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Buhari Promises to Hand Over a Safe Nigeria to Successor

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to hand over a country free from insecurity. Buhari made the promise during the inauguration of the Emblem Appeal Fund, on Wednesday in Abuja. He reiterated that he would hand over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity to the next generation of leaders. The President, however, stressed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of veterans.

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politics

Ohaneze Urge Igbos to Participate in 2023 Elections

The Apex Igbo socio-cultural Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on Igbos to participate actively in the 2023 general election. Ohaneze made the call in an address read by the President-General, George Obiozor, at the National Executive Committee meeting in Owerri, Imo State. The address admonished Igbos to close ranks and vote for credible leaders, adding that it was incumbent on them to actively participate in the election by collecting their Permanent Voters […]

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News

EFCC Chairman Expresses Optimism that Dollar will Depreciate

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has expressed optimism that the value of the United States dollar will drop to N200 following the naira’s redesign. Bawa disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday. The Chairman, who commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the redesigning of the naira, noted that the naira should be redesigned every eight years.

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World

Republicans Secure 218 Seats in Lower Chamber of Congress

Republicans have secured the 218 seats needed for a majority in the lower chamber of Congress a week after the midterm elections. The 218 seats are enough to stall President Joe Biden's agenda for the next two years. But Democrats will keep control of the Senate when the new Congress convenes in January. The Republicans, who had hoped to win back control of both chambers underperformed expectations in last week's […]

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politics

Obasanjo Endorse Devolution of Powers

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed devolution of powers and called for sincerity, unity, decency, and diligence on issues. Obasanjo disclosed this when he hosted the leaders of the Yoruba Council of Elders,  led by Ajibade Oyekan. The Former President, however, stressed that education without required skills for empowerment and employment would not bring desired results.

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News

Police Calls for Synergy Between Amotekun and Other Security Agencies

The Nigeria Police has said the Amotekun Corps, and other security agencies must all work to keep roads and communities safe. Force Public Relations Office, Olumuyiwa Adejobi,  made this known in a Tweet on his Twitter account. Adejobi noted that this follows the return of the activities of kidnappers on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. He had earlier revealed that the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, had ordered an immediate restructuring of […]

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politics

Edo Governor Presents 2023 Budget

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has presented a N320.35bn budget to the State House of Assembly for the 2023 fiscal year. Obaseki, who presented the budget to the Assembly revealed that the budget comprises N192 billion for capital and N127.5 billion for recurrent expenditure. The governor noted that the document christened ‘Budget of Resilience and Transformation,’ was informed by the need to build a resilient and sustainable foundation for the […]

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News

Ayade Appeals to FG to Deploy Tucano Aircraft in Cross River

Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade, has appealed to the Federal Government to deploy Tucano aircraft to comb the forests in Akamkpa Local Government where bandits and kidnappers hold their victims hostage. Ayade made the appeal in a statement issued to newsmen in Calabar, the state capital. The statement urged the government to draft Nigerian soldiers into the Uyanga forests to help combat suspected bandits and kidnappers. It assured that […]

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Sports News

Djokovic Cleared for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has been cleared to play in the Australian Open, after the Australian government overturned a visa ban. The Serbian tennis star was detained in January over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid. Djokovic was deported from the country 10 days later, despite mounting a successful legal challenge. When he arrived in Australia in January, Covid cases were skyrocketing and government rules required anyone entering the country be […]

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