One of the leading figure in the struggle for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria, Senator Shehu has revealed how pro-democracy fighters lost out in the succession arrangement by Nigeria’s former Head of states, Abdulsalami Abubakar transition programme in 1999. The Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 9th National Assembly, said he and other...
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Akpata likens Edo govt classrooms to poultries
The Candidate of Labour Party in the September 21 2024 Edo governorship election, Mr Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata has pledged adequate funding for Basic Education including children with special educational needs and keep Children safe if elected. Bit, he decried the decay infrastructure in most public schools under the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki as ‘pathetic...
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A call for authentic change in Edo
From Hadiza Ibrahim The recent decision by the students of AAU Ekpoma to boycott the meeting with the PDP Candidate Asuen Ighodalo is a powerful statement of their deep-seated disappointment after enduring years of unfulfilled promises and disillusionment. This sentiment is shared by both students and staff alike, who have grown weary of empty...
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Soludo sacks 228 fake Certificates holders
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has sacked 228 workers in Anambra State Local government Commission for being in possession of fake Certificates. They were fished-out during the headed by a retired Permanent Secretary, Dr. (Mrs.) Ndidi Onuigbo-led Verification and staff Biometrics identification exercise in the State. Mr Vincent Ezeaka, Chairman of the Commission...
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Suspected thugs disrupt APC meeting in Edo
The leadership crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area assumed a worrisome dimension on Saturday. This followed the disruption of the party meeting at the residence of former House of Representatives for Ikpoba-Okha and Egor Federal Constituency, Hon. Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma’s house in the Council area by suspected thugs. It was...
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Cleric supports widows, needy with food items
The Parish Priest of St. Francis Catholic Church, Ekewan road, Benin Revered Father Andrew Obinyan has supported a vast trove of widows and indigent parishioners with food items and other incentives. The gesture, which was part of his customary empowerment programme of the Cleric in the spirit of Easter Celebrations. Addressing his congregation on Tuesday...
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Aviation minister, Soludo last moments with Access Bank CEO
Nigeria minister of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Festus Keyamo, SAN and governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo have relieved their last moments with late Herbert Wigwe. The co-founder of Access Bank, the CEO of Access Holdings and the founder of Wigwe University, died in helicopter crash in California, United States last week Friday....
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Suspended Anambra monarchs make U-turn, withdraw Ubah’s title
Three suspended monarchs in Anambra State have bowed to pressure, withdrawing the Chieftaincy title conferred on the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The State government previously described the actions of the embattled monarchs as a violation of the Code of Conduct in the State Ministry of Chieftaincy...
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End cross-carpeting — Jega seeks transparent appointment into INEC
Erudite Professor of political science at the Bayero University, Kano, and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, on Tuesday suggested the proscription of cross-carpeting by politicians as the act undermines the fundamental essence of democracy. Professor Jega also advocated the unbundling of INEC, which he noted had been saddled with...
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Shaibu: My headache started after attending Oshiomhole’s swearing-in
The deputy of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has says his travails began after he was caught in viral video during the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on 13 June 2023 in honour of Senator Adams Oshiomhole. Shaibu, was elected on a joint ticket on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party,...