calumny
11 Sep
A faith-based group, the Northern Faith and Patriotic Assembly (NFPA) has warned against the campaign of calumny against Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Led by Rev Attah John, NFPA in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja called on those who mean well to President Tinubu to pray for…
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All is now set for the mandatory traditional rites of the new Alaafin, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade. It would be recalled that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had presented a certificate of appointment and staff of office to Oba Owoade at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan, affirming his appointment as the 46th Alaafin. As part…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly, at Monday's plenary in Port Harcourt, ordered Governor Sim Fubara to present the 2025 budget to the law
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The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called for an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the sexual harassment allegation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. A statement signed by the Country Vice President of FIDA Nigeria, Eliana Martins, and the National Publicity Secretary of FIDA Nigeria, Chineze Obianyo,…
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The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, as the State Executive Committee (SEC) firmly maintains that its Chairman, Venatius Ikem, remains suspended until the National Working Committee (NWC) and key stakeholders meet to address the situation. In a statement issued in Calabar by the party’s Secretary,…
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The United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) has distributed food and clothing worth several millions of Naira to communities affected by last year’s severe drought in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, and Taraba states. The distribution, which was made during the weekend, was said to have been funded by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).…
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) disclosed on Monday that Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lag
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The Proprietor of Hezekiah University and the Archbishop of Living Christ Mission, Inc., Prof. Daddy Hezekiah, has announced an annual scholarship for 50 students of the institution worth over ₦20 million. This was disclosed to newsmen by the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Anthony Okere, in a pre-convocation press conference held at the VC's…
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The Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria has called on the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, not to play politics with the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The rights group also called on the Senate not to be distracted by the sexual harassment…
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The plight of Nigerians in the Philippines has reached a critical stage, with increasing diplomatic and immigration difficulties exacerbated by the dilapidated state of Nigeria’s embassy in Manila. Tony Marioghae, Presiding Bishop of TEAM International and President of Nigerians in Diaspora (NIDOPHIL) Philippines, has called on the Nigerian government to take decisive action to address…
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Residents of Epe, who have been experiencing months of blackout, have started enjoying electricity as the Lagos State Government begins replacing vandalised infrastructure in a bid to restore power supply to the affected communities. Many communities in Epe have been in the dark for over six months following the vandalisation of critical electrical infrastructure that…