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January 30, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Congratulates Osinbajo’s Father-In-Law, Pa Soyode At 80

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated Chief Olutayo Soyode, father-in-law of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 80th birthday. The vice-president, alongside his wife, Dolapo on Sunday, graced the Thanksgiving Service and luncheon held in commemoration of the octogenarian in Lagos. ...

January 19, 2023 No Responses

Catholic Bishops Urge Nigerians To Elect Patriotic, Servant Leaders

For the desired change in the country, Nigerians must vote for leaders who will be true patriots and servants of the people, the Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have said. The Bishops also advised the electorate to ensure that...

January 17, 2023 No Responses

PVCs: PDP, APC Trade Words In Lagos Over Alleged Manipulation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to pay special attention to Lagos State in ensuring free, fair and credible elections, alleging manipulation of collection of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The Lagos ...

January 3, 2023 No Responses

661,783 PVCs Remain Uncollected In Edo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Edo office, has disclosed that 661,783 old and new Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to be collected in the state as at December 31, 2022. Mr Timidi Wariowie, the Head, Voter Education and...

December 16, 2022 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Demola Seriki

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a condolence message to the family of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, saying his ”passing has left the government in shock.” Buhari sympathised with friends and professional colleagues of the natio...

December 15, 2022 No Responses

Catholic Clerics Preach Love, Seek Divine Guidance On Leadership

Nigerians across the nation have been urged to show love and embrace forgiveness and reconciliation during the Yuletide season, in line with the spirit of Christmas. They were also enjoined to seek divine guidance in choosing the right leaders for...

November 24, 2022 No Responses

Adeleke Faults Appointment Of 30 Permanent Secretaries By Outgoing Gov Oyetola

Out-going Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola on Thursday approved the appointment of 30 Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the state’s civil service. In a swift reaction, the Governor-Elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, said any Coordin...

November 24, 2022 No Responses

Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal’s Group Endorses Peter Obi For 2023

A group coordinated by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, has endorsed presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, as its preferred candidate for 2023 poll. In a statement released in...

November 14, 2022 No Responses

Tinubu Donates N40m To Flood Victims In Edo

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu donated N40 million to flood victims in Edo State on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the floods displaced about 32,893 persons in Etsako Central,...

November 11, 2022 No Responses

Group Unveils Vote023 Campaign To Encourage Voting

A Venture Builder and Founder of Emergent Labs, Emeka Mba, supported by Angela Ochu-Baiye, a Social Entrepreneur and Chied Executive Officer of Inspired by Jela, has launched an initiative tagged ‘Vote023′, a non-partisan incentive-d...

November 6, 2022 No Responses

Adamawa Lawmaker Donates 10 Vehicles To Tinubu’s Campaign

A member of the House of Representative, Abdurazak Namdas (APC-Adamawa), on Saturday, donated 10 vehicles to the Bola Tinubu/Kashim Shetima presidential campaign team. Namdas who represents Jada/Ganye/Tongo/Mayo Belwa Federal Constituency is also the Sec...

September 25, 2022 No Responses

Catholic Bishops Drum Support For Credible Polls In 2023

Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja have pledged to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure free, credible and transparent general elections in 2023. The commitment is contained in a communiqué jointly signed by Most Rev. Ignatius Kaiga...

September 18, 2022 No Responses

2023: NUJ Warns Members Against Colluding With Politicians

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council on Saturday warned members to avoid the temptation of being used for blackmail and character assassination for undue favour from politicians. The Council made the call in a communique issued at...

August 17, 2022 No Responses

Tinubu In Closed Door Meeting With Obasanjo In Abeokuta

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday held a closed door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Tinubu, who arrived at the Obasanjo’s residence inside the Olusegun...