Former Delta deputy governor lauded over community dev

A community leader and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Sabastine Chucks Nwagwor has commended the former deputy governor of Delta state, Chief Benjamin Elue, for his patriotism and selfless service in the state, especially in Obior community. Mr. Sabastine Nwagwor who stated this while speaking to newsmen in Abuja, said Chief Benjamin Elue has made remarkable impacts in the state and Nigeria in general. “Chief BSC...

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Buhari vows to kill corruption in Nigeria, urges governors, others to lead by example

The President–elect, Muhammadu Buhari, says he will kill corruption before it kills Nigeria when his administration takes off on May 29. He also admonished state governors and other public officials to practice whatever they preach. Mr. Buhari said this when members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom Chapter, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday. He said the nation’s problems were not ethnic or religious, but corruption. He...

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Youth forum congratulates Delta governor-elect, Sen. Okowa

A group of professionals and businessmen comprising of Ika people of Delta and Edo states under the auspices of Onye Bia-Ali Ochor Nwene has congratulated the governor-elect of Delta state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on his landslide victory at the April 11 governorship polls. Speaking in Abuja during their fortnightly meeting last Sunday, the Chairman, Mr. Sylvester Ashameri said the victory of Sen. Okowa was well deserved, adding that the...

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Jonathan leaving empty treasury for us, APC govs-elect tell Buhari

As FG borrows to avert cash crunch Ahead of May 29 swearing-in ceremony, serving governors and governors-elect under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday met with the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari and expressed their concerns about the present state of the economy. Briefing journalists after a closed door meeting with the President-elect in Abuja, Chairman of the forum, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State,...

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Military rescues ​another 234 women, children​ from Boko Haram​ camps​

  Nigerian military on Friday said another set of 234 women and children​ have been​ rescued ​by troops ​in Borno State. Defence spokesperson, Chris Olukolade,​ said the​ women and children were rescued through the Kawuri and Konduga end of the Sambisa forest on Thursday. Sambisa forest had for years been a hideout for Boko Haram terrorists. Mr. Olukolade, a major general​,​ said the victims ​were evacuated to join others at a location for...

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Catholic bishops task President-elect on national challenges

  The Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged the in-coming Muhammadu Buhari administration to tackle the political and economic challenges confronting the country. The President of the CBCN, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, made the plea at the consecration of Most Rev. Denis Isizoh, the new auxiliary Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Anambra, on Friday. Kaigama said Buhari should choose a team with proven...

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Why TAN Boss, Ubah Weeps Over Jonathan’s Defeat

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN), Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah, on Thursday, wept profusely at the Presidential Villa in Abuja over the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 28 election. TAN was the major group that spearheaded the re-election campaign of the President even before he formally announced his decision to seek re-election. The group organised zonal rallies in the six geopolitical...

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