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2023: Detractors Working to Derail My Govt, Obaseki Cries Out
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has warned political detractors spreading lies and falsehood in the state with the intention of causing crisis and havoc ahead of the 2023 elections, to steer clear of the state.
The governor,…
Just In: Nigeria defeat Egypt 1-0 in AFCON opener, dent Pharaoh’s record
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their first group match at the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon.
Super Eagles were dominant and impressive throughout the game.…
FG, WFP to Scale-up School Feeding Programme
By Michy Abraham in Abuja
The Federal Government and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are working at scaling up the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP).
A statement on Tuesday by the WFP read…
2023: Umahi Joins Presidental Race, After Meeting Buhari
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has joined the 2023 Presidential race, pledging to replicate the Ebonyi Example at the national stage.
Umahi disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Tuesday after a closed-door…
Report: CBN may increase interest rate this year
A new report has said likely stronger dollar demand will convince the Central Bank of Nigeria of the need to tighten monetary conditions as with the trend across global central banks to manage foreign exchange reserve depletion.…
I’ll Join Race for Presidency if APC Zones Ticket to S’East says Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, says he will consider contesting for president if the All Progressives Congress zones its presidential ticket to the South-East region.
Kalu disclosed this to NAN on arrival at the…
Nigerians’ Best Choice for 2023 Presidency Remains Yahaya Bello says Nwaokobia
Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia, the National Coordinator of a political group “Got Your Back Nigeria” has said Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has the support of even the opposition party to run for the Presidency of Nigeria…
Ernest Shonekan was a nationalist, committed to Nigeria’s peace, unity – South West Govs
The governors in the South West have described the death of elder statesman and former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan as a huge loss to the country.
They said Shonekan was committed to the peace…
Shonekan, Ex-Nigerian Interim leader, dies at 85
Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the interim national government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has died.
Shonekan died at a hospital, in the Lekki area of Lagos state, at the age of 85.
He was the…
Drug war: NDLEA, NSCDC renew partnership
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have agreed to strengthen existing partnership and synergy between the two agencies in various areas of operations…