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Benue NASS Caucus Sends Strong Message To Akume

January 12, 2020 3:24 am
The Benue Caucus in the National Assembly, has charged the Minister of Special Duties, George Akume to tender an unreserved apology to the Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse.

The caucus gave the charge in condemnation of Akume’s recent allegation against the Tor Tiv which was branded as unacceptable.

THISDAY had reported Akume made scathing and derogatory statements against the Tor Tiv, accusing him of partisanship – (tor pati) meaning king of politics.

Akume allegedly castigated the church in Benue State, calling Pentecostal denominations (where the Tor Tiv fellowships) in particular as insignificant groups who have no electoral value.

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Gbajabiamila Sends Message To Lawan

January 11, 2020 1:16 pm
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has eulogised the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, who is marking his 61st birthday.

The Speaker said Lawan, who has been in the National Assembly since 1999 serving first in the House and later in the Senate, is one Nigerian that has actively contributed to the development of the country’s legislature.

In a congratulatory message he personally signed in Abuja on Saturday, the Speaker recalled the valuable contributions of the Senate President while he served as a member of the House and later as a non-presiding officer in the Senate.

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MEND Meets Jonathan, Sends Message To Buhari

January 11, 2020 3:10 am
Following the December 24, 2019 attack on the Otuoke residence of ex President Goodluck Jonathan by gunmen, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), paid a solidarity visit to him at his residence in Yenagoa in Bayelsa on Friday.

This was contained in a statement by MEND spokesman, Jomo Gbomo.

MEND sympathized with the former President and his family while emphasizing “the futility of violence and terror as means of enthroning a better deal for the Niger Delta region, except as a last resort”.

Read Also: I Joined Politics Because I’m Not Corrupt – Buhari

 

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President Buhari Sends Message To Nigerian Youths

January 10, 2020 11:12 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerian youths that the country cannot be divided for any reason.

He advised the younger generation to keep a broader view of the country as one entity, and continuously de-emphasize ethnic and religious backgrounds in nation-building.

A statement to THISDAY on Friday by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said that the President stated this when he received the All Progressives Congress (APC), youth leaders, from the six geo-political zones in Abuja on Friday.

Read Also: Amotekun: Northerners Blow Hot Over S-West Security Outfit

He told the youths, “With all certainty, someday you

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Iran Sends Message To US Amid War Threats

January 10, 2020 2:19 am
Iran has reportedly sent words to the United States that it doesn’t want war and would not carry out further attack on American targets.

CNN reports that Iran initiated contact through at least three back channels, including Switzerland and other countries.

There were “multiple messages and they were all the same,” a source said.

“Iran wanted to convey their retaliatory action had ended – and was waiting to see how the US would respond”.

In response, the US sought to communicate to Iran that its proxies in the region were of concern at the activities of the Iranian state, the

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Puma Cordero’s Double Sends Bordeaux-Begles Back Top

December 29, 2019 3:55 pm

Argentina winger Santiago Cordero scored two tries as Bordeaux-Begles returned to first place in the French Top 14 with a 27-23 victory at Pau on Sunday.

Bordeaux-Begles, now two points clear, had temporarily dropped to second spot following Lyon’s convincing victory over Bayonne on Saturday.

The home side, who were without suspended ex-All Blacks full-back Ben Smith, move up to 10th thanks to a late bonus point.

“Obviously being the leaders in December is good but what we want is to be top at the end of the season,” Bordeaux-Begles coach Christophe Urios said.

“The game went as I imagined, …

I Made Sure Oshiomhole Fell By Roadside – Phillip Shaibu

Edo: Obaseki’s Deputy Sends Warning To Gov’s Opponents

December 20, 2019 9:31 am

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, says the administration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki was not distracted by the political crisis in the state.

He warned opponents not to take his principal for granted because of his desire for peace.

The Deputy Governor stated this in a chat with newsmen at his residence in Benin on Friday.

While noting that the mandate was to transform the state, he stressed that the Obaseki’s administration had not deviated from this mandate.

Read Also: Enugu Airport Closure: Govt Releases Free Shuttle To Owerri

Shaibu, who said the administration would not be …

Buhari At 77: Femi Fani-Kayode Sends Message To President

December 17, 2019 8:37 am

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has sent a message to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion marking his 77th birthday.

Tuesday 17th of December 2019 marks the 77th birthday of President Muhammadu Buhari who was democratically elected in 2015 and has spent four and a half years in office.

Fani-Kayode, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP joined a host of other Nigerians such as the First Lady, Dr Mrs Aisha Buhari to send a goodwill message to Buhari.

However, in what seems like a cryptic message, the former Minister said he wishes the President all that …

Magu Blows Hot, Sends Strong Message To Corrupt Nigerians

December 16, 2019 2:18 pm

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, says that the commission would crush corruption and corrupt individuals in Nigeria.

Magu said the fight against corruption and corrupt individuals would be more intense in 2020.

The acting Chairman spoke at the end of the year get together held at the commissioner’s office at Iyaganku through the Ibadan Zonal Head of the commission, Friday Ebelo, over the weekend.

According to Magu, the EFCC was very prepared to crush corruption and corrupt individuals in Nigeria.

He tasked officers of the commission to gear up for more …

Alli Double Sends Mourinho’s Tottenham Up To Fifth

November 30, 2019 2:18 pm

Jose Mourinho’s perfect start as Tottenham manager stretched to three games as Spurs saw off Bournemouth 3-2 thanks to Dele Alli’s double on Saturday.

Recovering Alli’s form of old was one of Mourinho’s stated priorities when taking charge last week and it is already paying dividends as the England international has now scored three times in three games under Mourinho.

Moussa Sissoko scored his first goal for over two years in emphatic fashion on the volley from Son Heung-min’s cross to make it 3-0 before two goals from substitute Harry Wilson gave Bournemouth late hope of a dramatic comeback.…

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Setonji David has urged the Federal Government not to pay a lip service to the reconstruction of Lagos-Badagry Expressway, decrying the work pace.

Lagos-Badagry Expressway: David Sends SoS to Government

October 22, 2019 2:57 pm

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Setonji David has urged the Federal Government not to pay lip service to the reconstruction of Lagos-Badagry Expressway, decrying the work pace.

David, representing Badagry Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the appeal in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

According to him, though the project has been approved by the Federal Government, the snail pace at which the work is going will elongate the sufferings and the agonies of the residents of the area.

“We are going through …

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