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APC Leader Hails FG For Prioritising Appointment For ‘Disability Matters’

The Special Citizens Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC South East chapter, Dr. Stanley Chinedu Nwachukwu has praised Federal Government of Nigeria for ensuring compulsory appointment of Special Advisers on Disability Matters within the 774 Local Governments Administration of the Federation. Speaking to journalists in Owerri, the Imo State capital, Nwachukwu applauded the...
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Coronation: Alaafin Arrives From Canada

The new Alaafin of Oyo Oba Akeem Owoade arrived in Oyo yesterday to begin the traditional rites ahead of his coronation next month. Owoade, who in Nigeria after weeks in Canada, was in January presented with his certificate and staff of office by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. His media aide Bode Durojaiye said: “Alaafin...
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Adeleke Meets With Monarchs Over LG Crisis

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday insisted that the Court of Appeal did not reinstate the sacked local government chairmen and councillors. Adeleke, who met with traditional rulers, said there was no court ruling that reinstates the council chairmen whose election was declared null and void by court. At the meeting attended by the Ooni...
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Renowned Poet, Playwright, Mabel Segun Dies At 95

Renowned Nigerian poet, playwright, writer of children’s books, teacher, broadcaster, and sportswoman Mabel Segun has died at the age of 95. She passed on in the early hours of Thursday, March 6, 2025, according to the family announcement in a statement made available to New Telegraph. The statement reads: “It is with gratitude to God for...
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Lent: Solemn Reminder Of Life’s Transient Nature

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday extended his heartfelt wishes to all Christians in Nigeria and across the world as they commence the season of Lent, describing the period as a solemn reminder of life’s transient nature. Tinubu said that beginning from Ash Wednesday, the 40-day period is a sacred time of fasting, prayer, and repentance,...
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