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Buhari, Tinubu, APC determined to push Nigeria to precipice – Ezekwesili alleges

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A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has decried the activities of the Department for State Services, DSS, describing them as troubling. Ezekwesili also tackled President Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, alleging that they appear determined to push the country to the precipice. The former Minister’s statement contained … Read more

Shuwa, a former Borno SSG, has died

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Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa, the recently deceased Secretary of the Borno State Government, passed away. During the first term of Governor Babagana Zulum, Shuwa served as SSG. The former SSG passed away on Saturday at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital following a brief illness, according to a source. The seasoned administrator has experience working … Read more

Some actors have body odour – Frederick Leonard urges colleagues to use deodorants

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Nollywood actor, Frederick Leonard has said every sane human being should use deodorants compulsorily. He stated this while reacting to a post by his colleague, Victor Okpalan on Instagram recently. Okpalan had lamented about the attitude of some actors and crew members who come movie set with unpleasant smells. He wrote, “You can’t come onset … Read more

Tuberculosis not caused by witchcraft, poison – WHO

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As Nigeria joins the world to celebrate this year’s World Tuberculosis Day, the World Health Organization, WHO, has downplayed claims that the bacteria was caused by terrestrial forces. WHO National Professional Officer, Enang Oyama, explained that Tuberculosis was not caused by witchcraft or poison, as believed by some people. The WHO officer noted that those … Read more

Peter Obi denies calling 2023 presidential election ‘religious war’

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has denied referring to the just concluded presidential election as a “religious war.” xandertech recalls that Obi in a leaked audio clip, seemed to be urging the founder of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo to encourage Christians in South-West and Kwara state to vote for … Read more

Nwifuru, the governor of Ebonyi, names 21 special aides for security and media

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Francis Nwifuru, the governor of Ebonyi State, announced the appointment of 21 special assistants on internal security and new media on Saturday. The appointments will be sworn in on Monday, according to Nwifuru, who announced this in a statement made available to journalists in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, by his press secretary, Monday … Read more

Reps pass bill for FG to take over Dave Umahi University of Medical Sciences

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The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to convert the Dave Umahi University of Medical Sciences to a federal government-owned university. The bill, sponsored by Chinedu Oga, was considered by the Committee of the Whole and passed. The passage followed the adoption of the recommendations of the House Committee on Tertiary Education and … Read more

We’ll be honest about governmental policy, Idris said

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Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, has promised Nigerians that he will inform them of the truth on official plans and initiatives. The Minister of Tourism addressed during a gathering held at the National Press Centre in Abuja to welcome him and the Ministers of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy. Alhaji … Read more

Yobe inmates not engaging in reckless sexual activities – NCoS debunks rumour

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The Yobe State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has dispelled reports alleging that inmates engaged in reckless sexual activities following weeks of blackout in correctional centres in the state. The Command, through its Public Relations Officer, ASC Haruna Isa, in a statement issued on Monday, described the report as false, unpatriotic and malicious as … Read more