October 2, 2020

We Are Free To Pursue Legal Option – Ize-Iyamu

October 2, 2020 6:20 am

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said he and his party are at liberty to pursue any legal option they deem fit as long as the peace of the state is not threatened.

In an Independence Day message signed by Ize-Iyamu, he said his party was collating facts and would soon speak authoritatively in the best tradition of rule of law, fairness to all and due process.

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He said, ‘We will brief you all in

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Buhari Making It Difficult To Celebrate Diversity – Kukah

October 2, 2020 6:19 am

Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic diocese in Sokoto, says President Muhammadu Buhari is making it difficult for Nigerians to celebrate diversity.

The cleric spoke at The Platform, an annual conference organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, on Thursday.

The virtual event hosted by Poju Oyemade, its convener, was to commemorate the nation’s 60th independence anniversary.

Kukah faulted the current composition of the Nigerian leadership with Muslims occupying leading positions across various political institutions.

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He said the current arrangement where the president, those in charge of affairs at …

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Let’s Face Future With Hope – Osinbajo To Nigeria Youths

October 2, 2020 4:24 am

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has called on the youths not to succumb to the challenges confronting Nigeria.

He reminded them that they hold the key to a more united, peaceful and prosperous nation.

Osinbajo expressed disagreement on comments reflective of a bleak view of Nigeria’s history.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said despite the onerous challenges, Nigerians have endured as a people.

Osinbajo made the remarks, Thursday, at the virtual edition of the NASFAT Global Youth Seminar.

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He advised young citizens to guard their hearts and protect their capacity …

Trump And First Lady Melania Test Positive For COVID-19

October 2, 2020 4:23 am

President Donald Trump announced early Friday that he and his wife both tested positive for the coronavirus, an extraordinary development coming months into a global pandemic and in the final stretch of his reelection campaign in which he has flouted experts’ guidance on preventing the disease’s spread.

The diagnosis amounts to the most serious known health threat to a sitting American president in decades. At 74 years old and obese, Trump falls into the highest risk category for serious complications from the disease, which has killed more than 200,000 Americans and more than 1 million people worldwide.

His infection with

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Akeredolu Meets Buhari, Demands Deputy Governor’s Resignation

My Deputy Agboola Ajayi Plans To Rig Election – Akeredolu

October 2, 2020 4:22 am

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has accused his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, of planning to militarise Ilaje Local Government during the October 10 governorship election.

He said the plan was aimed to intimidate the people and discourage them from coming out to vote with a view to giving the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) a conducive atmosphere to rig the election.

Akeredolu, who spoke through the spokesman for his campaign organization, Olatunde Richard, said Ilaje people were determined to vote massively for the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure their son, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, his running mate, is voted into power.

He said the people must …

Sirleaf Praises Kwara As Model For Women Empowerment

October 2, 2020 4:21 am

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Liberian President says Kwara is a model for women empowerment, as it demonstrates institutional reforms and political will as key for gender inclusion.

Sirleaf made this remark during the First Kwara State Gender (virtual) Conference organised by the state government on Thursday in Ilorin.

The theme of the conference is “Institutional Reforms, Political will, the key to Gender Inclusion”.

Sirleaf said that advocacy for women empowerment should include reforms at various levels.

She described Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a regional leader in the promotion of gender inclusion, urging other Nigerian leaders to emulate him.

“You have …