Year: 2017

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, together with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun and other national officers of the party, shunned the local government campaigns flag-off held on Saturday in the Uyo Township Stadium, Akwa Ibom State. The decision of the national leadership of party to stay away from the campaign flag-off could not be ascertained as at press time, but reliable information at our disposal has it that the development is coming on the heels of a petition to…

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The elective congress of the Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) Abuja chapter ended on a successful note on Saturday with Mr Odu Gabriel Ochang of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) emerging as the chairman. Others who were elected to fill the various posts include, Orok Joseph (vice chairman – NTA), Odama David Okpashi (secretary – Vanguard), Ogar Francisca Ada (assistant secretary – ITV), Ukpanyang Idara Patrick (treasurer – FRCN). Also elected into the executive committee of the forum are, Okon Ene (financial secretary – Cool FM, Nigeria Info &…

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The Niger Delta Roundtable Group has called on the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu to seek relevance with something else rather than disparaging the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to a statement signed by the Group’s spokesman, Samson Okon, the group said Tinubu has lost his face and is desperately seeking relevance in the political space. The group said: “Our attention has been drawn to the comments made by the ceremonial National Leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu, disparaging the administration of former…

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…. laud PMB’s effort towards a safer country for citizens.   The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group [NDMG] , has said it is delighted with the recent Global Terrorism Index report which emphasis the gains made by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in the global fight against terrorism   The group said without doubt, the feats have been made possible by the commitment of President Muhammad Buhari in his resolve towards ridding Nigeria and the world of this heinous crime that has de-humanised and debased mankind.   In a statement…

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  The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ahead of its December 9/10 elective national convention extended the closing date for the purchase and submission of nomination forms from December 19 to 29, 2017. The party stated this in a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Prince Dayo Adeleye and made available to TheLeaderng.com, saying that the completed nomination form must be submitted latest November 30, 2017. Read statement below… Extension of the Closing Date for the Purchase and Submission of Nomination Forms for Elective Offices at the National…

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Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said one of his greatest wishes on his 57th birthday was to have woken up in the morning to receive a congratulatory message from President Muhammadu Buhari or read such message in the media. He said he expected the president as the father of the nation to call him first as a governor and a leading opposition figure. Fayose spoke to journalists at the Government’s House in Ado-Ekiti. “My wishes on my 57th birthday as Ayo Fayose are many but one of them which…

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Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Senate President, Bukola Saraki took the official prayer and led the Chambers into today’s proceedings at 10:53am.   Senator Abu Ibrahim moved for the approval of the votes and proceedings of Tuesday, 14th November 2017, Senator Sam Anyanwu seconded.   *ANNOUNCEMENTS* The senate president, Bukola Saraki read a letter of appreciation from Senator Danjuma Goje, thanking his colleagues for their support throughout the burial ceremony of his late wife.   The senate president welcomed guests…

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