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Boko Haram Set Yobe State Many Years Behind – Governor Buni

January 19, 2020 2:31 pm

Governor Mala Buni of Yobe state has said the challenges of the Boko Haram insurgency has set back the progress of the state many years, affected the people in many ways and had sapped the very scarce resources that the state would have used in more useful and more impactful ways to improve the living conditions of the people of the state.

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Governor Buni stated this, while swearing the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali and seven newly appointed permanent Secretaries at the Banquet Hall …

Obasanjo Meets Dapo Abiodun Behind Closed Doors

January 10, 2020 6:42 am
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, met Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun behind closed doors.

NAN reports that Obasanjo stormed the Governor’s office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, and went straight into the meeting, which lasted for about an hour.

In an interview with newsmen after the meeting, Obasanjo said he had visited the governor to discuss varied issues regarding development of the state with him.

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Some of the issues, according to him, involved education, agriculture and rural development.

Obasanjo equally said he used the opportunity to welcome

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Tennis And Cricket Stars Rally Behind Australia Bushfire

January 3, 2020 2:56 pm

Tennis and cricket stars spearheaded by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn on Friday pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating cash for every ace or six they hit.

The blazes have claimed 18 lives and forced mass evacuations, with the country bracing for a weekend heatwave expected to fan the deadly infernos.

Tennis Australia also announced a “Rally for Relief” exhibition match at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on January 15 ahead of the Australian Open, with “the world’s top players” taking part.

It also made a Aus$1.0 million (US$690,000) donation to help communities repair and rebuild …

Man City Flex Financial Muscle To Leave Man Utd Behind

December 6, 2019 3:51 pm

The balance of football power in Manchester has swung comprehensively to City from United on the field and the Premier League champions are now on the verge of toppling their neighbours in the financial stakes as well.

Despite failing to hit the heights of their past two title-winning campaigns, City host United on Saturday already 11 points ahead of their local rivals just 15 games into the league season.

The Red Devils sit sixth, eight points adrift of the Champions League places, and facing a huge fight to get back into that highly lucrative competition next season.

As City try …

The Woman Behind Ireti Doyle

November 10, 2019 8:05 am
“I want to do you, whatever you want, Ireti Doyle hums and moves to the rhythm of “Blow my mind”, Davidos’ single featuring American artist, Chris Brown as I walk into the dressing room.
“It’s her best song,” Tony our stylist chips in. “And I like Burna Boy. I know all the lyrics to his songs, she adds. Soon, she and her daughter, kick off a mild argument on who loves Burna Boy more leaving the team laughing. It is a wonder to know that Ireti Doyle is a mother of six children and a grandmother.

“I am ready and

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Wike: Niger Delta Govs Behind NDDC Audit

Wike: Niger Delta Govs Behind NDDC Audit

November 7, 2019 4:08 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, wednesday said that the Niger Delta governors were behind the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari to audit the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Wike explained that the governors had told the President during their visit to about the rot in the commission and the need for a forensic audit of the interventionist agency.

Wike, who made these revelations when members of the commission’s interim board visited the Government House in Port Harcourt, added that apart from the demand for the audit of the commission, the Niger Delta governors also urged the President to …

Obono-Obla: Osinbajo Behind My Travails

Obono-Obla: Osinbajo Behind My Travails

November 4, 2019 3:48 am

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In a letter dated August 29, 2019, addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, and made available to THISDAY at the weekend, Obono-Obla made a series of allegations against the vice-president, saying he made several efforts to frustrate the investigation of several corrupt persons by the panel.

According to him, his decision to resist such pressure allegedly mounted on him  by Osinbajo to halt several investigations through the Deputy Chief of Staff, Ade Ipaye, in the vice-president’s office, and two secretaries of the panel at different times, appointed by Osinbajo, landed him in his …

Femi: We Must Hold Budget Defence Behind Closed Doors

Femi: We Must Hold Budget Defence Behind Closed Doors

October 23, 2019 12:48 pm
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has defended the decisions of some committees in the green chamber to hold budget defence behind closed doors.
Since the budget defence started about three weeks ago, some committees like North East Development Commission (NEDC), Niger Delta Affairs, Power, Foreign Affairs and Basic Education have been sending out journalists invited to cover the defence during the 2020 budget breakdown of various Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs).
But the Speaker, while speaking with journalists after making a surprise appearance at the budget defence of the House Committee on Agriculture, insisted that
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CHAN Qualifier: Eagles Train Behind Closed Doors For Togo

CHAN Qualifier: Eagles Train Behind Closed Doors For Togo

October 18, 2019 5:15 am

Home-based Super Eagles, yesterday, trained behind closed doors as they perfect strategies for tomorrow’s make or break Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying match against the Sparrows of Togo.

The Imama Amapakabo-tutored team crumbled to the Sparrows 4-1 in Lome, capital of Togo, in the first leg of the fixture a fortnight ago, and needs to score, at least, three goals without conceding any, to turn the table against the Togolese side.

Already, the Tologese team arrived in Lagos yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s crucial game billed for the Agege Stadium in Lagos.

Coach Amapakabo, on Wednesday, released a list of …

Kanu exposes those behind fake Buhari, gives detailed facts

Kanu exposes those behind fake Buhari, gives detailed facts

August 29, 2019 12:46 am

Following the brouhaha surrounding the true identity of Jubril Al-Sudani, the impostor camouflaging as Nigeria’s president and his recent visit to Japan, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu yesterday, the 28th of August, made a broadcast to reveal those behind the imposition of  the Sudanese impostor on Nigeria, Africa Daily News, New York gathered.

In almost a two-hour broadcast, Kanu explicitly explained how Jubril was shopped for and brought to Nigeria, as well as the fellows behind him. He further condemned the photoshopped images of the purported Buhari in Japan, which the Nigerian government …

Biafra: Diaspora supporters solidly behind IPOB leader

Biafra: Diaspora supporters solidly behind IPOB leader

June 18, 2019 10:31 am

Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has continued to garner more international support in his foreign tour targeted at restoring the republic of Biafra.

IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, in a statement on Tuesday in Awka, said Biafrans across the west coast of the USA had publicly pledged their moral and material support for Biafra restoration.

He said many more IPOB family members, influential individuals and diaspora organisations were queuing up to host their leader in various cities across the United States.

He revealed that Kanu would visit Chicago to meet Biafrans in …

Kingibe: Obasanjo, among those behind June 12 annulment

Kingibe: Obasanjo, among those behind June 12 annulment

June 13, 2019 12:09 am

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, yesterday said ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo was one of the architects of the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which was won by the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.

Kingibe was Abiola’s running mate on the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP).

He said although Obasanjo attempted to convene a meeting of statesmen to address the aftermath of the June 12 crisis, President Muhammadu Buhari only attended the inaugural meeting and stopped because of the direction of the session.

Kingibe said Buhari’s position was …

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