Year: 2016

Ahead of the December 26 Ondo State governorship election, the Young Democratic Party (YDP) governorship candidate has stated that his party will focus on human capacity building as a way to redirect the economy of the state. The deputy governorship candidate of the party, Mr. Egbeola Olawale Martins, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, asking the electorate whether they want to allow themselves to keep on being led into a fast changing 21st century through the doors of 20th century leaders and their ideas or want to…

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The Federal Government at the weekend has withdrawn allegations levelled against former Director General, Pension Transitional Arrangement Department (PTAD), Nellie Mayshak over misappropriation of funds. This was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Babachir David Lawal, which vindicates her from the offences. The letter dated September 26, 2016 with a reference no: SGF.12/S.11/C.1/VI/564 reads in part, “While conveying Mr President’s appreciation to you for your service to the nation during your tenure, may we wish you God’s guidance and best…

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The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari in his efforts to end recession in the country. He made the call during a media interaction on the forthcoming crusade with the theme “Emancipation Crusade”. The crusade is scheduled to hold on October 30 at the National Stadium, Abuja. The cleric, who was represented by the State Overseer, Deeper Life Bible Church, Federal Capital Territory, Pastor Joshua Esho, said there was need to exercise patience with the Buhari-led government. He said, “We…

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In a bid to stern the growing spate of the religious extremism being propagated by the Islamic Movement of Nigerian (IMN), a group of Nigerians in the United States have lunched a movement under the aegis of More Voices Against Terrorism (MVAT). The movement which was inaugurated by the convener, Cosmas Collins said the activities of the IMN has given Nigeria and Nigerians living abroad a negative imagine, saying there was urgent need to draw the attention of the international community to their heinous crimes against the Nigerian state. In…

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A civil society group, the Independent Service Delivery Monitoring Group (Centre for Transparency Advocacy), which deployed over 100 observers to the Edo governorship election has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Over the peaceful and transparent conduct of the election. The group in a statement signed by the Director Communication and Mobilization/ Head of Observer Team, Faith Nwadishi said also affirmed that the deployment of men and materials by INEC as well as security agents to polling units was done on schedule. It said despite isolated infractions in some…

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The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Wednesday arrived Abuja for his one day crusade. This is just as the renowned man of God assured that Nigeria Will come out of economic recession. Kumuyi, who stated this on arrival at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja,  called on Nigerian leaders and followers to sit and think of where they have left each other stressing that the destiny of the country have been placed in their hands. He is in Abuja…

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As Edo State electorates queue to vote on Wednesday for its next governor, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has uncovered plans by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to arrest its leaders and polling agents on trumped up charges and prevent them from monitoring the elections. The PDP stated this in a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye. The statement reads, “We have discovered plans of the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC) to arrest, intimidate and detain senior members of our Party and our polling unit…

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Ahead of Wednesday, September 28, 2016 governorship election in Edo State, the opposition Peoples Democratic party on Tuesday alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with the help of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to write and announce fake result of the exercise. The PDP stated this in a statement made available to TheLeaderng in Abuja. Press Statement EDO: APC PLANNING TO WRITE AND ANNOUNCE FAKE RESULTS WITH THE HELP OF INEC -PDP As final preparations are put in place for the Edo State Gubernatorial Election which is slated…

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Tor Uja has called on the Nigerian Church to do more in investing in the missions. He disclosed this in Abuja during a courtesy call on him by members of the International Missions Fellowship (IMF), Abuja chapter. The NCPC  helmsman stressed that the missions is the most important thing to do. According to him: “any nation that is not doing missions is not doing well.” He charged them as a leading Christian community to invest in the people both…

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The executive secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Tor Uja on Monday solicited for the support and assistance of the minister of  foreign affairs, Dr. Geoffery Onyema, in the activation of Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) signed in 2013 between Nigeria and the State of Israel. Uja, who called for the assistance when he paid he visited the minister in his office in Abuja explained that because of the non activation of BASA, pilgrims have to fly for long hours due to absence of a direct flight from Nigeria to Israel.…

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