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Mar

2020

See Why S’East, S’South Christian Leaders Vow To Meet With Natioinal Assembly Today

NATIONAL NEWSBoko Haram insurgency, Nigerian Army, SouthEast South-south church leaders, terrorism

Church and Christian leaders from the Southeast and South-south geopolitical zones, have yesterday, Tuesday, resolved to meet with the leadership of the National Assembly today, Wednesday. The proposed visit was decided upon after a one- day meeting at Vision Africa Radio over the alleged threat by some terrorists to bomb 14,000 churches in Southeast and South-south zones. The chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Abia State, Apostle Emmanuel Agomuo who spoke after the meeting disclosed that the Church and Christian leaders had taken what he described as a critical view of the threat as well as the killings by…

Mar

2020

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Not Interested In The Throne Anymore, I’ve Moved On Already — Sanusi

NATIONAL NEWSdethronement, federal republic of Nigeria, Muhammad Sanusi

Former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has in a video circulating online, said he had moved on and would not want to go back to the throne following his banishment. Sanusi made this remark shortly after a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja granted an interim order seeking his release from detention in Nasarawa. According to the deposed Emir, his removal was so badly done that he could have challenged it in court if he wanted the throne back. Reacting to the Kano State government over the issuance of his dethronement letter, he said:“I have done what I could…

Mar

2020

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Trek Africa Real Estate Summit: Fashola, Sanwo-Olu, Others Set To Shake Nigeria

NATIONAL NEWSBabajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Lagos State Nigeria, livable Nigeria, Trek Africa Real Estate

All roads shall lead to prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, March 20, 2020, as Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu alongside the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola deliver their speeches at the 2020 edition of the "Trek Africa Real Estate Summit & Expo". According to a release issued to Famous Reporters, the event which is organised by Real Estate Reporters would have in attendance dignitaries from all walks of life, among whom is the Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos, ESV Adedotun Bamgbola who would also impact on the nation…

Mar

2020

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Read Why IGP ADAMU Mohammed Must Not Suffer Removal … COSEYL

NATIONAL NEWScoalition of South East Youth Leaders, inspector general of police

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, (COSEYL) has landed the Inspector General of Police, IGP Adamu Muhammed for their creditable acts, describing the recent call for his removal as being callous. In a release signed by Chief Goodluck Egwu Ibem and Comrade Kanice IgwePresident- General and Secretary- General, respectively, the group decried the call by some Nigerians, urging President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the Inspector General of Police, IGP Adamu Muhammed and other service Chiefs to end insecurity in the country. The group described the statement as one borne out of out of ignorance of the existing security position,…

Mar

2020

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Read Why Boko Haram Targets Christians, CAN Reveals….

NATIONAL NEWSbloodshed, Boko Haram insurgency, Christian Association of Nigeria, death, killing, Nigerian government, war

CAN Says Boko Haram Targets Christians To trigger religious War. See Why.... The South East and South South Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) has frowned at the level of insurgency, following the incessant killings of innocent Christians in the country. This assertion was made in a communiqué signed and issue to news men by the CAN Chairmen of South South and South East, Dr. Ege Isreal Enyiekemini and Bishop Dr. Goddy Okafor respectively, in Umuahia after a one colloquium on insecurity in Nigeria, with the theme, "the Sacredness of Life". The initiative which was held at Vision Africa Complex, Umuahia the capital…

Mar

2020

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Read Why African Development Bank Pledges Partnership With Abia Government

NATIONAL NEWSAbia State government, African development Bank, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, women empowerment

The President of Africa Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has assured the government of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, of his readiness and willingness to partner the state towards the actualisation of development of critical infrastructure in the state. A glaring indication that Governor Ikpeazu's meeting with the Bank's President yielded positive returns for the State, as the latter commended Ikpeazu's clarity of vision. According to a release signed by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Chief Onyebuchi Ememanka (Esq.), the meeting of the Governor in the company of his with the Bank management yesterday at the Bank Headquarters, in…

Mar

2020

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Breaking!! Gov. Umahi Prohibits Chinese Migration Into Ebonyi … Vows To Provide Machine For Instant Test On Suspected Patients

NATIONAL NEWSCoronavirus Disease, ebonyi state government, fight against Coronavirus Disease outbreak in Ebonyi, restriction of Chinese migrants into Ebonyi State

In a bid to prevent the eruption of dreaded Coronavirus Disease in the state, EBONYI state government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health has made a call restricting the migration of Chinese into the state as the fear of Coronavirus Disease intensifies. Engr. David Umahi who was represented by his deputy Barrister Eric Kelechi Igwe made this call during the sinstazation training and public enlightment program to ward off Coronavirus in Ebonyi. The state deputy Governor explained that the Ebonyi state government did not intend to discriminate the Chinese "but to keep them away for proper treatment and examination",…

Mar

2020

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Northern Crisis: Release Of 1,400 Boko Haram Insurgents Increased Rate Of Crisis In North… PFN

NATIONAL NEWS400 Boko Haram suspects, Boko Haram insurgency, military, Nigeria government, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigereia, release of 1, Rev blessed Amalambu

The state secretary, Pentecostal Feullowship of Nigereia, Abia State chapter has frowned at the recent release of purportedly repentant Boko Haram Suspects in the North by the Military. Rev. Blessed U. Amalambu while speaking with Famous Reporters in Umuahia, argued that the release of the suspected Boko Haram insurgents and rehabilitation into the society had thrown the lives of the people into more jeopardy, as there have been more recorded incidents of attacks following the said act of President Mohammadu Buhari's led government. It would be recalled that Borno State Commissioner for Information had revealed thatnot fewer than 1,400 repentant…

Feb

2020

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Nigerian Army Begs Ebonyi Youths To Obtain Military Form<br> … It Has So Much Advantages — Brigadier Akpan

Nigerian Army Begs Ebonyi Youths To Obtain Military Form
… It Has So Much Advantages — Brigadier Akpan

NATIONAL NEWSAPC government, ebonyi state government, Nigerian Army, Nigerian government

Brigadier Emmanuel Henry Akpan has enjoined youths of Ebonyi state to join the Nigerian Army saying the military in the country has undergone notable transformations. The Army General made this call when he led a team of team of Nigeria Army in charge of recruitment on a sensitisation tour in the state, pointing out that embracing the military would be advantageous to the youths, it would enable them earn a living. Brigadier Akpan who educated the youths on the positive impacts of the military in youths, as mandated by the chief of army staff,appealed to the state government to avail…

Feb

2020

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“Amotekun has come to stay and we must stand by it”… Lagos Speaker

NATIONAL NEWS"Amotekun, Lagos State Government, Nigerian government, security

Those were the alarming words of Lagos Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, at the public hearing on Amotekun, Monday at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Speaker, in his keynote address declared that Amotekun, as a security outfit, in the state and the South West had come to stay, as the public hearing on the issue ended a verdict, hence “no going back on Amotekun”. Also, the Lagos Arewa community/Miyeti Allah, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Muslim community, Community Development Associations (CDAs), Community Development Committees (CDCs), state security outfits, traditional rulers including the Aare Ona Kakanfo, Otunba Gani Adams, political…