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Yarima Has No More Political Relevance – Zamfara APC

November 24, 2019 5:15 am

All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara state chapter has described the recent statements by the first civilian governor of the state, Senator Ahmed Sani Yarima blaming ex-governor Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar as a ploy to regain lost political relevance.

Speaking on behalf of the party at a press briefing in Gusau on Saturday, the  Secretary, Zamfara state APC Publicity Committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Maigandi GidanGoga said the recent statements by senator Ahmed Sank Yarima was nothing but an attempt to seek political sympathy having lost all his integrity due to his cunning character which the people have found out.

“Yarima has no more …

Anambra South Seeks To Produce Obiano’s Successor

November 24, 2019 5:15 am

Anambra South People’s Assembly, a social platform with the objective to unite, harness and project the interest of the constituents in the zone has called on all Anambra people to allow Governor Willie Obiano’s successor emerge from Anambra South in 2021.

The group made up of academics, technocrats, business guru and professionals including Dr E.Q. Okolie, a lawyer as chairman; Professor Donald Okoli, director of administration and Prince Isaac Onuka, executive director insisted in a statement signed by the stakeholders that equity, justice and fairness demanded that Governor Obiano’s successor must come from Anambra South to justify a zoning arrangement

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Iwuayanwu: Buhari 3rd Term Supporters, Groom Another Leader

November 24, 2019 5:14 am

ELDER statesman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) B.O.T member, Chief Emmanuel Iwuayanwu has advised those members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) clamouring for a third term tenure for President Muhammadu Buhari to rather nurture another leader, instead of according to him “embarking on a wild goose chase”.

Iwuayanwu who spoke to Sunday Sun in Owerri yesterday warned that those clamouring for the president’s tenure extension are doing themselves,  the president and the country at large no good.

“I congratulate Buhari for that decision that reinforces my confidence and trust in him, I know he is a reliable and …

Julius Berger Starts Piling Works On 3 Flyover Bridges

November 23, 2019 5:29 pm

Pilling works has begun on the three flyover bridges flagged off for construction by the Rivers State Government.

Engineers and technicians of contractor Julius Berger Nigeria Plc were seen at the site of the Rebisi flyover bridge carrying out piling activities with heavy duty equipment on Saturday.

Officials of the State Ministry of Works were on ground to monitor the progress of work and ensure that the contractor works in line with approved specifications.

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike flagged off the construction of the Rebisi, Rumuogba and Okoro-Nu-Odo flyover bridges in October. The three bridges are to be delivered within

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Food Sufficiency Will Improve National Security – Buhari

November 23, 2019 5:29 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to embrace farming as it will ensure food security which in turn, will improve the security situation in the land.
He made the appeal on Saturday while delivering the goodwill message at the 2019 Farmers’ Day in Obie, Rivers State, organised by Nigerian Agip Oil Company.
The president acknowledged farmers as the catalysts that led the country to the food self-sufficiency it now enjoys and for saving it billions of dollars yearly, which otherwise would have been spent on food importation.

“Agriculture is one of the veritable ways to economic recovery. It guarantees employment …

Civil Service Week: Fayemi Showers Cash On Ekiti Workers

November 23, 2019 5:27 pm

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has once again celebrated workers in the state by showering cash and other gift items on them at the grand finale of this year’s Civil Service Week.

Speaking at a luncheon and presentation of gifts to outstanding workers at the State Secretariat on Friday, Fayemi reiterated his commitment towards building a transformative and efficient civil service in Ekiti State.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, Fayemi, who expressed confidence in the competence and professionalism of civil servants in the State, assured that his administration would continue to motivate them to ensure quality service …

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Traffic Gridlock: Assembly Tasks Sanwo-Olu On Maintenance

November 23, 2019 5:24 pm

The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, raised serious concern about the current traffic gridlock experienced by Lagosians, following the ongoing maintenance of roads in the state.

The House commended the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for being proactive in road maintenance, but urged the governor to direct the Public Works Corporation to embark on scheduled maintenance of the roads on weekdays, as well as on weekends instead of doing that during peak periods.

Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa who presided over the plenary session called on the security agencies like Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Vehicle Inspection …

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ASUP Condemns Suspension Of Members In Bida poly

November 23, 2019 1:38 pm
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), has condemned the suspension of 10 members of the union by the management of Federal Polytechnic, Bida.
Mr Usman Dutse, ASUP National President in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, said that union officials should not be victimised unnecessarily.Dutse said the union officials were queried without any investigation and suspended.“We are not going to tolerate that kind of victimisation because it has become the culture of our institutions to sack union officials anytime they kick against any doubtful activities of the management,” he said.

NAN reports that

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12-Year-Old Angolan Half-Chimpanzee Boy’s DNA In Dispute

November 23, 2019 10:57 am
The genetic makeup of a 12-year-old Angolan, boy is now disputed by experts after his deceased mother allegedly told him he is the offspring of a human-chimpanzee love affair, reports the Gazeta Nacional.
The story made national headlines and has unleashed an outpour of generosity towards Augusto Dembo, 12, who now lives with his uncle and aunt in the capital city of Luanda.
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Omeruo, Awaziem Face Messi, Suarez At Barcelona Vs Leganes

November 23, 2019 10:55 am

The duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Chidoziem Awaziem will have their hands full today when Leganes welcome Barcelona at the  Estadio Municipal de Butarque in one of the La Liga Santander fixtures for this weekend.

The Super Eagles defensive duo, who were on duty for Nigeria during last international break in the victories over Benin Republic and Lesotho  in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, have the unenviable task of stopping the duo of Barcelona’s principalities, Lionel Messi and Luiz Saurez, who are expected to lead the attack for the La Liga reigning champions.

The fixture could be likened …

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We’re Addressing Your Concerns, FG Tells U.S. Investors

November 23, 2019 9:08 am
The Federal Government has assured existing and potential American investors of its commitment to addressing issues of corruption, political instability and insecurity in the country.

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Adeniyi Adebayo, conveyed the message at the 2019 USA-Nigeria Business and Investment Summit held in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

The three-day event, which ended on Friday night, was organised by the Nigerian consulate in Atlanta in collaboration with the ministry to promote investment opportunities in Nigeria.

The forum also provided a platform for private and public sector players from both countries to exchange, compare policies, network and …

North-East State Assemblies Initiate Bill To Regulate NGOs

November 23, 2019 9:07 am

The State Houses of Assembly of the six North-east states of  Adamawa,  Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe and Taraba, have introduced a bill to regulate and co-ordinate the activities of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the Boko Haram insurgents ravaged region.

This may not be unconnected to the recent allegation made by the Nigerian military that some NGOs under the guise of providing succour to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are fronting for the Boko Haram insurgents.

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The   Chairman of North East Speakers Forum (NESF) and the Speaker of Bauchi State House …

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