Delving into his experience with both military and civilian rule, President Muhammadu Buhari submits that multi-party democracy is the best system. The President spoke Wednesday at State House, Abuja, while playing host to a delegation of the Universal Peace Federation. He wondered why some African countries were still descending into the abyss of unconstitutional change of government, saying: “I thought we had finally put that behind us.” On the Peace Summit being planned for Abuja, to bring all African countries together before the end of this administration, President Buhari pledged Nigeria’s support, “relative to resources, to help in stabilizing neighboring…
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said that the state was indebted to former Lagos State Governor and Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and would pay back with massive votes during next month’s election. Governor Oyebanji who stated this during the inauguration of the 143-member APC State Presidential Campaign Council in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday, described the former Lagos State Governor as the undisputable father of progressive politics in the country who should be well supported for the nation’s number job. Oyebanji who was joined at the inauguration ceremony by the immediate past…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged eligible voters in Yobe State and the northeastern part of the country to ensure that his party’s presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is elected in the forthcoming general elections. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at August 27 Stadium in Damaturu, the President said a vote for Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, would guarantee the sustenance of progress made in the security, economy and education sectors of the country. The President vowed that following the victory against terrorists in the region, the APC-led government is more than ever…
By Patrick Ochei The Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command, DSP Edafe Bright has said that the media is indispensable in the operations of the Nigeria Police in curbing crimes and criminality, maintaining that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), as the umbrella body of all media practitioners in the State has remained a veritable partner to the Police towards prosecuting the war against insecurity. He made this assertion when he paid a friendly working visit on the Union’s Executive in the State on Tuesday 10th January, 2023, at the Press Centre in Asaba, where he…
Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, charged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Delta State Senatorial District, Hon. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas to be magnanimous in victory, ensure fair and even distribution of projects across the District when elected in the forthcoming presidential and national assemly elections scheduled for February 25th, 2023. Ogiame Atuwatse III, gave the charge Tuesday, when Hon. Joel-Onowakpo, an accomplished businessman, a chartered accountant and APC Delta South Senatorial District candidate accompanied with members of his campaign Council paid a consultative visit to the palace of the highly revered Monarch. Olu of…
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, said the election of Sen. Aisha Dairu Ahmed Binani, as the next Governor of Adamawa will open opportunities for women in the country and send a signal to the world on Nigeria’s leadership maturity. Speaking at the Lamido of Adamawa’s Palace in Yola, the President said he was in support of the gubernatorial candidate and would continue to provide moral support for her success in the forthcoming polls. “I came here to make sure that from the end of Nigeria to other places, I want to identify with the candidate, Binani, and…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Damaturu urged Nigerians to develop strong confidence in the country, its security institutions and never allow any terrorist groups to destablise Nigeria again. Speaking at the palace of the Emir of Damaturu, Hashimi II El-Kanemi, the President said government will continue to protect the right of every Nigerian child to education, particularly the children displaced from their homes by Boko Haram. ‘‘With the four months I have left as President, I’ll continue to be steadfast and I hope that I will retire in peace. ‘‘We must develop strong confidence in our country. Let us…
Multiple Grammy Award winner, Angelique Kidjo, said her mother revealed to her that she is a Nigerian, from Iseyin, a town in Oyo State. Kidjo, 61, revealed in a recent interview with Smooth FM in Lagos State, Nigeria. Although born in Benin Republic 🇧🇯 the singer explained that her mother claimed that she has lots of relatives in Nigeria even though she doesn’t visit them often. “My Mum told me that I am from Iseyin because when my grandfather’s great great great great father came back from Brazil, they found their roots in Iseyin. “From my mother’s side, we have…
Meet Nasara James Dabo From Southern Kaduna, the 13 year old genius who solved 34 questions in 172 seconds to win International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) In the just concluded International mathematical Olympiad competition. 13-year old Nasara James Dabo is a student of Ideal international college Narayi, Kaduna. The young prodigy who participated in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) finished the contest gathering a total score of 145 points, solving 34 Mathematical questions in 172 seconds (less than 3 minutes). This record added a feather to her cap, as she emerged the top scorer, beating over 150 selected participants in the…
The Ijaw Council of Traditional Rulers on Monday, January 9. 2023, offered royal blessings the Delta South Senatorial District Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the forthcoming general elections, Hon. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, describing him as the best suited for the position. The prayers were offered by the monarchs at the palace of the Paramount Ruler of oil-rich Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder Capt King Joseph I. Timiyan JP, in Warri, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, during a consultative visit by Joel-Onowakpo. Speaking on behalf of the Ijaw monarchs, HRM Timiyan, who is the Chairman…