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First Ladies, Hajiha Aisha Buhari, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, Women Politics
Monday, June 15th, 2020
The Presidency has reacted to the shooting incident that happened in the Presidential Villa on Thursday. Recall that First Lady, Aisha Buhari had cried out over the arrest and detention of her Aide-de-camp by the Inspector-General of Police. The Presidency said President Muhammadu Buhari says the law should be allowed to take its course. The […]
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Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Monday, June 15th, 2020
…as Buhari orders investigation …Security experts, lawyers react By Dapo Akinrefon, Evelyn Usman, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Henry Ojelu PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday directed security agencies to carry out proper investigation into the shooting that took place last Thursday within precinct of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. His reaction came as pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, some security […]
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Headlines, Niger Delta
Friday, June 12th, 2020
Ken Saro-Wiwa was an extraordinary who stopped at nothing to demonstrate his love for his people and for the Nigerian Nation. Unfortunately, the dominantly brutish character of the state came against him, ignoring his contributions and good intentions. Ken Saro-Wiwa and 8 others were eventually murdered by the Nigerian government in Port Harcourt on November […]
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Headlines, Niger Delta
Friday, June 12th, 2020
Demand Saro-Wiwa’s Exoneration….Says Votes Will Count in 2023 The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has condemned Nigeria’s failure to exonerate Ken Saro-Wiwa and eithgt others whose murder engendered Nigeria’s democratization in 1999. In his democracy day speech, president of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke said “Nigeria’s suspension from the CommonWealth coupled with global […]
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Governors, Headlines
Friday, June 12th, 2020
By Fikayo OlowolagbaThe Nigeria Governors Forum has declared a state of emergency on sexual violence against women and children. The Chairman of the NGF, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday after the forum’s 10th COVID-19 teleconference meeting on Wednesday. The Governors agreed to, “Declare a State […]
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Headlines, Women Politics
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon Nigerian economist and international development expert, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted after the World Trade Organisation (WTO) accepted her nomination for the position of its director-general. Despite protests by the Egyptian government who nominated Mr. Abdel-Hamid Mamdouh for the same position. Egypt opposed Okonjo-Iweala’s nomination on grounds of it being belated. The […]
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Governors, Nigerian Police, Rivers, State News
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
Nyesom Wike By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Police in Rivers State asked residents to ignore the 8 pm to 6 am COVID-19 containment curfew imposed by Governor Nyesom Wike and instead honour the 10 pm to 4 am protocol stipulated by Federal Government. The Police Command in Rivers in response to residents’ complaints said […]
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Presidency, Sani Abacha (1993-98)
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
From L-R: Late General Sani Abacha, his wife, Hamza Al-Mustapha and Muhammadu Buhari By Ibrahim Hassan – Wuyo Again, former Chief Security Officer, CSO, to late Nigerian military ruler Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha has risen in defence of his boss. He said the former head of state died at a time a coup was being […]
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General Politics, National Politics, Presidency, Sani Abacha (1993-98), Top Stories
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
Abacha’s former Chief Security Officer (COS), Major Hamza Al-Mustapha By Ibrahim Hassan – Wuyo In defense of Nigerian former head of state, General Sani Abacha, his former Chief Security Officer (COS), Major Hamza Al-Mustapha said instead of blaming the late military ruler for the billions looted during his regime, Nigerians should instead query those who […]
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Headlines
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
By Taiwo Okanlawon President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has reacted to the resignation of Jennifer Blanke, as vice president for agriculture, human and social development at the bank. Blanke’s resignation was confirmed by the bank on Wednesday and takes effect July 4, 2020. Blanke who joined the bank in 2017, said […]
