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Mbah Salutes Obasanjo At 88, Calls Him A Global Leader

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in congratulating former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 88th birthday, describing him as not only a consummate nationalist but also Nigeria’s gift to the world. Taking to his verified X handle on Wednesday, Mbah said, “It is a great honour for me to...
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Court Stops Senate From Probing Natasha

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting a disciplinary proceeding against the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court, presided by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, gave the order following an ex parte application filed by counsels to Akpoti-Uduaghan. The...
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Rivers Govt Reacts To State Assembly’s Ultimatum

Amid the ongoing leadership crisis in the state, the Rivers State Government on Wednesday said it would not comply with the ultimatum issued by the State House of Assembly to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule as the Speaker, had...
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Obasanjo: Celebrating A Statesman At 88

With several national and international honours due to his contributions to national development and roles in resolving crises in Africa and beyond, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who clocks 88 today, has been described by many as father of modern Nigeria, FELIX NWANERI reports Like most great men of his kind, the height reached and kept...
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When Igbo-Eze North LG Chair Met With Constituents In Lagos

FELIX NWANERI writes on the recent interface between the chairman, IgboEze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, and indigenes resident in Lagos State where issues bordering on development of the area were discussed The Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State literally relocated to Lagos on Sunday, February 23. The occasion was an...
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Tinubu Hails Obasanjo’s Legacy As Former President Turns 88

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an extraordinary leader whose contributions have shaped Nigeria’s history and development. President Tinubu gave this commendation while paying tribute to Obasanjo on his 88th birthday anniversary. In a birthday message issued on Wednesday, President Tinubu reminisced about Obasanjo’s decades of service to the nation,...
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Gov Fubara Has No Option – Sen Abe

A former lawmaker who represented Rivers South East Senator, Magnus Abe, on Monday said Governor Siminalaya Fubara has no option but to obey the Supreme Court ruling on political crisis in the state. Senator Abe who made this remark while speaking on Arise TV said he regretted that Governor Fubara was made to believe he...
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Memoir: IBB Commended For Acknowledging Mistakes

A former presidential candidate and businessman, Dr. Gbenga Hashim has stressed the need for Nigerian leaders to acknowledge past mistakes as such will enthrone a culture of accountability and reconciliation essential for national progress. Reacting to the debate over General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography: “A Journey In Service,” Hashim commended the ex-military president for acknowledging his...
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How To Make INEC Truly Independent

It is a common knowledge that the root cause of Nigeria’s problem is lack of good leadership. Yet, the leaders appear to make no serious efforts towards concrete solutions. Instead, they make the leadership process so deceitful, dishonest, and deadly. To that end, politics is abandoned to a small clique of the corrupt class. The...
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