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Why Nigeria Is Better Off As A United Nation – Kanu Agabi

Why Nigeria Is Better Off As A United Nation – Kanu Agabi

October 26, 2022 3:46 am

Chief Kanu Agabi who is a former Attorney General of the Federation, has given reasons why he believes that Nigeria will fare better as a united country than being divided into several parts.

He pointed out that all the problems bedeviling could be surmounted if the people are united.

Agabi, who made this known yesterday in Uyo, during the 2022 National Conference on Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria with the theme, ‘Nation Building in Challenging Times,’ explained that Nigeria is also in a dire need of a radical change and urged the people to be the …

2023 Nigeria May Break-Up If North Retains Power– PANDEF

2023: Nigeria May Break-Up If North Retains Power– PANDEF

September 7, 2022 5:38 am

Ahead of next year’s election, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has vowed to do everything within its power to mobilise Nigerians to reject the emergence of another northern president in the forthcoming 2023 presidential election saying that Nigeria may cease to exist if that is allowed to happen.

The National Publicity Secretary PANDEF, Ken Robinson, made this disclosure on Tuesday when the Leadership of the organisation paid the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Prince Adewole Adebayo a consultative visit on Tuesday in Abuja.

PANDEF disclosed that it has concluded plans to organise people from Niger Delta …

NYSC Only Surviving FG Initiative Still Uniting Nigeria — Emir

NYSC Only Surviving FG Initiative Still Uniting Nigeria — Emir

July 22, 2022 6:14 am

According to the Emir of katsina, Alhaji Dr. Abdulmumimi Usman Kabir has observed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is presently the only surviving Federal Government Project among so many that were established between 1970 to 1990.

Emir Kabir made the observation on Wednesday, 20th July, 2022 when the State Coordinator NYSC katsina state Hajiya Muhammad Aisha paid a courtesy call on the Emir in his palace.

The Katsina monarch called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to continue to support the NYSC Scheme, noting that it is the only project that brings in national unity and integration.

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2023 Wike, Masari Makes Strong Case For Nigeria’s Unity

2023: Wike, Masari Make Strong Case For Nigeria’s Unity

May 4, 2022 1:05 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and his Katsina State counterpart, Aminu Masari, have called on Nigerians, irrespective of political leanings, to make unity a priority to ensure the speedy development of the country.

The governors made this call when they met at the Government House, Katsina, Katsina State on Tuesday, stressing that sustenance of the unity in diversity of Nigeria over the years have played a citical role in the growth and development of the country.

Africa Daily News, new York reports that Governor Wike, who is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, disclosed that he …

Nigerians Must Embrace Unity To Grow - Osinbajo

Nigerians Must Embrace Unity To Grow – Osinbajo

May 2, 2022 2:38 am

The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has identified the lack of unity and love as the key problems affecting the growth of the country, insisting that Nigerians must embrace unity for the country to move forward. 

The vice president made this assertion in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during the wedding of the daughter of Governor Hope Uzodinma.

He called on the newlywed to love themselves as Christ loved the church.

He said, ‘In marriage, two different people from different backgrounds, are brought together and they become one. This should be a lesson for Nigerians.’

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Nigeria’s Federal System Skewed, Unworkable - Akeredolu

Nigeria’s Federal System Skewed, Unworkable – Akeredolu

March 15, 2022 10:19 am

The Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has asserted that the current arrangement of the federal system of government has rendered all states of the federation almost helpless and deplorable.

He pointed out that the identity of each state has been eroded in a mistaken apprehension of the needs for unity and peaceful coexistence.

The governor, who maintained that there is need for component units in a federation to enjoy considerable latitude to explore their individual avenues for sustenance, insisted that the present system as practiced is skewed, and has eroded the identities of the states.

Akeredolu made …

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Oba Of Benin Speaks On Unity Of Nigeria

January 25, 2020 8:07 am
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’oba N’edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II on Friday called for the peaceful co-existence and unity among Nigerians.

Ewuare II made the call during a courtesy visit on the governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Bello, at Government House, Minna.

“There is need to pray for peaceful co-existence and unity of Nigeria,” he said.

He said that Edo and Niger states have a long sustained relationship dating back to its creation by the ex-military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd).

The traditional ruler, who was happy with the warm reception accorded Edo indigenes in the state, added

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Ethiopia PM Abiy Urges Unity As He Collects Nobel Prize

December 10, 2019 3:29 pm

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed collected the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Tuesday, appealing for unity as ethnic violence flares in his country and reconciliation efforts with former foe Eritrea have stalled.

“There is no ‘Us and Them’,” he said in his speech at Oslo’s flower-bedecked City Hall. “There is only ‘Us’, for ‘We’ are all bound by a shared destiny of love, forgiveness and reconciliation.”

The Nobel committee honoured Abiy — Africa’s youngest leader at 43 — for the spectacular progress in the months after he took power in April 2018.

Just months into his premiership he …

Whose Hate Speech Threatens National Unity?

November 24, 2019 10:46 am
There seems to be a correlation between pursuit of criminalization of free speech (hate speech) and Press Council Amendment Bill the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) and BON rejected outright during a public hearing on the bill… This concluding part of Inside Stuff’s submission to the Veritas University, Abuja (The Catholic University of Nigeria) on “Hate Speech and National Security”, also speaks to the futility of pursuing another legislation against Sections 22 and 39 of the 1999 Constitution… Read on…As I was saying, seeking to criminalise speech making and advertising it as hate speech because it is unfavourable to powerful and
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We’ll Deliver Ogoni-Nkoro Unity Road By May 2020 – Wike

We’ll Deliver Ogoni-Nkoro Unity Road By May 2020 – Wike

November 5, 2019 9:36 am

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said the state government will complete and deliver the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro Unity Road as part of the first year anniversary of his second term. 

To this end, the governor has directed the immediate release of additional funds to the contractor for the completion of work on the all-important road.

He said: “I have directed the release of additional funds to the contractor for the completion of the road.

“We have directed the contractor to use the funds to complete the road. The road will be commissioned as part of the first year of our second term.”…

Gowon At 85: You Are A Legend Of National Unity - Buhari

Gowon At 85: You Are A Legend Of National Unity – Buhari

October 19, 2019 1:31 am
  • Kept the country as one with his sense of vision, wisdom and discipline

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja celebrated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on the occasion of his 85th birthday scheduled for today, describing him as a living legend and a symbol of national unity.

Buhari, according to a statement by his media adviser, Mr. Femi Adesina, said Gowon, despite being the youngest ruler of Nigeria so far, kept the country as one with his sense of vision, wisdom and discipline.

He said Gowon laid the foundation for Nigeria to thrive by creating federating units and …

Pray for Nigeria's unity, MFM's G.O. urges Nigerians

Pray for Nigeria’s unity, MFM’s G.O. urges Nigerians

August 26, 2019 1:28 am
The General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. D. K. Olukoya, has urged Nigerians to remain fervent in prayers for the peace of the nation.Olukoya, who made the call yesterday at the end of the church’s 30th anniversary celebration and international convention held between Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Lagos, said: “I am a believer in one Nigeria. I believe God Has a purpose for Nigeria. If you look at the map of Africa, it looks like a gun and Nigeria is at the trigger end of it. So, God has a …

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