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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Faults Obasanjo’s Call For INEC Chair’s Removal

Ohanaeze Ndigbo yesterday opposed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s call to remove Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation in a statement by its Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said the call is not only ill-advised but also politically motivated, lacking any substantive merit or...
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…Urges New Chairmen To Deliver

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun told the newly elected local government chairmen to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots. The governor said this at their swearing-in at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. He said as the closest tier of government, they are expected to formulate policies and implement...
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Abiodun Swears In New LG Bosses

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun yesterday swore in the newly elected local government chairman following their victories in Saturday’s council election. Speaking during the ceremony, Abiodun urged the new council bosses to be accountable and ensure dividends of democracy cut across all parts of their local government areas. Abiodun, who pledged to end all forms...
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2024 Media Awards: Nestlé Unveils Panel Of Judges

Nestlé Nigeria yesterday unveiled the panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an event that recognises and celebrates journalistic excellence across the country. A statement from Nestle Nigeria shows that 285 submissions were received from talented journalists nationwide, who submitted entries for the awards. The winners will be announced at a prestigious...
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Shettima Inaugurates Innovative Drive For Indigenous Healthcare Solutions

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched ‘Grand Challenges Nigeria’ (GCNg), a national innovation programme aimed at revolutionising Nigeria’s healthcare landscape through locally-developed solutions. The initiative, part of the global Grand Challenges network, would focus on maternal and child health challenges in the first phase. Speaking yesterday when he launched the GCNg at the Presidential Villa,...
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