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Saraki, Olubadan To Lead 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, will chair the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue, scheduled for January 22 at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja. A statement signed by Ahmed I. Shekarau, CEO of the Media Trust Group, said Saraki, a two-term governor of Kwara State (2003–2011) and senator for Kwara Central (2011–2019), will...
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Osun Govt Suspends Dealings With State NYCN, Orders Review Of Previous Engagement

Following ongoing controversy and a leadership crisis within the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), the Osun State Government has suspended further dealings with the body pending the outcome of investigations. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the government expressed concern over...
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Seun Kuti Slams ‘New Fela’ Comparisons, Warns Wizkid Fans

Nigerian Afrobeats singer and social media activist, Seun Kuti has criticised Wizkid’s fans over recurring comparisons that label the Grammy-award-winning star as the “New Fela,” describing the trend as disrespectful to his late father’s legacy. Speaking during an Instagram Live session, Kuti expressed frustration at what he called a persistent attempt to drag Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s...
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Prof Nwankwo Berates S-East APC Over Leadership Failure

A renowned academic and political analyst, Professor Chinedu Nwankwo of Ajali, Anambra State has strongly condemned the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South East, describing their decision to invite Governor Alex Otti of Abia State and Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State; both non APC governors to a core APC zonal stakeholders meeting...
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CD Calls For Review Of 1990 Firearms Act

The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has called for a review of the 1990 Firearms Act, urging the Federal Government to allow state governments access to sophisticated weapons to bolster their fight against insecurity. The National President of CD, Pastor Ifeanyi Odili, said in a statement that the Federal Government’s refusal to grant states permission to...
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Tinubu, Eno Receive Massive Support From A’Ibom Community

Elders, women, youths, and political stakeholders of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State have unanimously reaffirmed their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno in next year’s general elections. The endorsement came during a special New Year Get-Together of Ibiono Eastern Ward 1, described as a...
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Win For Anti-Corruption Fight – HEDA

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has hailed the decision of the United Kingdom, through the Bailiwick of Jersey, to return over $9.5 million in looted funds to Nigeria as a significant victory in the global fight against corruption and illicit financial flows. In a statement signed by HEDA Chairman Olanrewaju Suraju,...
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