Since the creation of Kogi state by the Ibrahim Babangida administration in 1991, the contest for power supremacy has been the major political characteristic. The three main tribes: Igala, Ebira and Kabba have a rich and interesting history in both the colonial and pre-colonial context. Brought together by fate, the vision of the founding fathers was to see the Read More
No fewer than 100 Islamic scholars, Monday commenced three days fasting and prayers for national peace and unity in the country. The team leader of the Volunteer and Patriotic Muslim Scholars, Malam Salihu Abdullahi-Mai, said at a news conference in Tudun Wada, Kaduna that the group mobilised 100 clerics for the three- day fasting and prayers. He said “Prayers and Read More
Former Governor Abdul’aziz Yari of Zamfara state has advised members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and shun any act of discrimination and differences among party members. He spoke in Talata-Marafa, Zamfara, when some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Maradun Local Government of the state defected to APC. Receiving the defecting party members during Read More
The Vice Chairman, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), Hon. Obinna Okechukwu, has commended Governor Willie Obiano and the state ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) for zoning the 2021 gubernatorial seat to the southern part of the state. Okechukwu, who is also the Chairman of New Motorcycle Spare Parts (NASPA) in Nnewi, gave the commendation in an interview Read More
The Federal University Gusau, Zamfara state, has appointed His Royal Highness, Arch. Ezeogo Ewa Elechi, the Isu Oha 1 of Ohaisu Kingdom, from Ebonyi state, as the university’s new chancellor. Speaking at the combined maiden convocation ceremony of the university Saturday, the vice chancellor, Federal University, Gusau, Professor Magaji Garba, described the new chancellor as a great man who Read More
Anglican Bishop of Enugu, Dr Emmanuel Olisa Chukwuma, has called on all Igbo men and women to support an Igbo man to be president of Nigeria come 2023. “If an Igbo man becomes the president of Nigeria, everybody should support him,” he urges pointing out that with unity, the nation will achieve greatness. Chukwuma who is also the archbishop Read More
The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has said the visit of the Oba of Benin kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, to Efik kingdom would enhance the bond of unity existing between the Efik and Benin kingdoms. The Obong, who spoke through his media and publicity chief, Otuekong Francis Edet, said Read More
As the year 2019 wounds up for the year 2020 to creep in, the attention of Nigerians is drawn on Anambra state whose governorship election is due soon. In view of this, OKECHUKWU ONUEGBU writes on the charge by Ohanaeze Ndigbo to politicians about the need to respect the existing zoning formula. In 2021, eligible voters in Anambra state would be Read More
No fewer than 500 international and local athletes will participate in the maiden ECOWAS-Abuja International Half Marathon scheduled to hold on Dec. 14. Mr Francis Njoaguani, Director, ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre, while addressing newsmen in Abuja on preparations, said the event is open to athletes outside West Africa. Njoaguani said the race with the theme “Run for Unity Read More
Bikers from Nigeria and South Africa are to engage in a riding initiative in South Africa tagged, ‘Africa Unite Bike Ride’ aimed at fostering peace and unity between both countries. Chief Executive Officer of Inspire Marketing and Branding International, Mr Yinka Abidoye, said during an interview that the exercise was under the auspices of MzansiNaija and Inspire Marketing & Branding International. “The Read More
The deputy president of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has urged the Muslim faithful to emulate the life of the Holy Prohet Muhammad (SAW) on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Maulud. This was contained in a statement issued Sunday signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Yomi Odunuga. The lawmaker said “it is only by so doing Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use his electoral victory at the Supreme Court on Wednesday to reconcile warring members of the party across Nigeria. The state chairman of the party, Chief Eze Nwachukwu, gave the advice Thursday in Abakaliki, noting that the victory should also galvanise unity in the party. Nwachukwu urged Read More
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Nigerians on plans by subversive groups and individuals to undermine national security, peace and unity in the country. DSS Public Relations Officer Peter Afunanya who made this known in a press statement, Monday in Abuja, said the groups also initiated narratives to deepen their subversive objectives so as to achieve preferred illegal Read More
Chains by any other name would still hurt as much—anonymous 2023 presidency: Northern youth group endorses Tinubu to lead, Nigeria: Igbo Presidency 2023 – Nigeria’s Date With Justice and Unity. 2023 Presidency: Nigerians divided over Tinubu’s ambition. Disunited South-West, South-East Risk Losing 2023 Presidency, Says Sani. Why North may retain power in 2023 –Kwande A cursory look at the few Read More
The member representing Hong/Gombi federal constituency of Adamawa state, Hon Yusuf Captain Buba, has urged Nigerians to put aside their differences which arose from the 2019 general elections and work together for the peace, unity and development of Nigeria. Buba, who is the chairman House Committee on Foreign Affairs stated this Tuesday in Yola in his Sallah message to Muslim faithful Read More
The newly elected chairman of National Association of Private Schools Proprietors (NAPSP), Kaduna main Division, Mr. Akintunde Busayo, has promised to build on the legacy left behind by his predecessor by ensuring unity of its members. The proprietor of Destiny College Malali in Kaduna North local government area, who took over from, Alhaji Shettima Abba Gana, said that his leadership Read More
Kwara North All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders’ Council, Wednesday, called on the governor –elect, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, to ensure fair and equitable distribution of political appointments in the state. The elders in a communique jointly signed by Abubakar Mora, the chairman of the council, and Manzuma Abdulmalik, the secretary, Wednesday in Abuja said sure approach would quarantine unity and strengthen Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) North-east Zonal Youth Wing Abuja chapter has accused the party national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, of progressively undermining the unity and stability of the party. The group alleged that Oshiomhole’s approach to the emergence of the leadership of the 9th Assembly was a clear invitation to anarchy, adding that this must be halted if the party to Read More
Kurmin Jibrin FC dropped the underdog toga to defeat Kagarko North FC 4-2 on penalties after both sides played to a 1-1 draw during regulation time of an exciting opening match of Commissioner Cup yesterday in Kaduna. The football competition, which is in support of the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Nasir el-Rufai, is sponsored by the Read More
It is not our differences that create disharmony, conflicts or religious/ethnic crises. Rather it is the large intolerance and un-willingness to accept each other as one family and brothers in humanity. We need to accept one another, and love our fellow mankind, we don’t have to agree with each other; but we shouldn’t disparage other’s belief and culture or make Read More
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on the occasion of his 61st birthday anniversary, describing him as “a man who epitomises humility, intelligence and patriotism.” In a congratulatory message he personally, Dogara extolled the virtues of the vice-president and saluted his “unalloyed loyalty, dedication and commitment to the Nigerian project.” Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has remained mired in controversies among its leading lights in respective states barely 12 months to the 2019 general elections. PATRICK ANDREW writes. Why the conflicts Since the All Progressives Congress (APC) against all odds took Nigeria’s political stage by storm by defeating the incumbent and seemingly invincible Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), it has remained Read More
Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Christians in Nigeria on the solemn occasion of the commencement of this year’s Lenten season. “As they join their counterparts worldwide to emulate the worthy example of Jesus Christ who fasted 40 days at the beginning of His earthly ministry, the President urges Christian brothers and sisters to pray fervently for the country’s Read More
By Amaechi Okwara Asaba Over 4, 000 All Progressives Congress (APC) members from Ika North East local government area of Delta state, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s domain, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defected, led by APC chieftain, Comrade Ebenezer Obiazorkwo and seven APC ward chairmen in the council, were received by governor Okowa during PDP meeting held Read More
By Oyibo Salihu Lokoja The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Ado Ibrahim has called on well meaning Ebira people and corporate organisations in Kogi to invest in sports in order to discover new talents and reduce youth restiveness in the state. The royal father, who made the call at the weekend during the grand finale of the 2017 edition of Ajanah Read More
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