Author: Utebor Paul
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NHRC condemns killing of Lagos female lawyer by police officer
Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN, Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has condemned the killing of a female lawyer, Mrs Bolanle Raheem, by a policeman in Ajah, Lagos. Ojukwu made the condemnation in a statement when reacting to the unfortunate death of Raheem. He described the incident as ‘ regrettable’ adding that the…
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2023: APC PCC lauds Sanusi’s massive support for Tinubu’s presidential ambition
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has lauded the efforts of Chief Dotun Sanusi, Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, for his consistent mobilisation of support for Sen. Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate. Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, the Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), gave the commendation…
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Buratai foundation hails FG over reintroduction of history in schools
The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has commended the Federal Government for reintroducing history subject to Nigeria’s school curriculum. The National Coordinator of the foundation, Mr Ibrahim Danfulani, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the foundation was happy with the development since its Grand Patron, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, is a historian. Danfulani…
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U.S. govt. to strengthen forensic analysis capacity of NDLEA
The United States government has announced a project to strengthen the forensic and chemical analysis capacity of the NDLEA as well as its intelligence gathering and prosecution capabilities. NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi stated this on Monday in Abuja. He added that the support was from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics…
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Olympic: We’re ready to work with you – ANOCA tells Gumel
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has congratulated Habu Gumel on his re-election as President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC). This is contained in a statement on Monday by Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer of the NOC. He said the association stated this in a congratulatory message dated Dec. 22 and signed by…
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Akwa Ibom: Appeal Court reserves judgment in Udofia, Enang’s APC governorship poll dispute
The Court of Appeal, Abuja has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by the sacked Akwa Ibom governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akanimo Udofia, against the judgement of a lower court. The three-member panel headed by Justice Elfreda Williams- Dawodu made this known after counsel to the appellant, Damian Dodo, SAN, and…
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Matawalle condoles with Mangal family over death of CEO Max Air Line
Gov Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has described the death of Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MAX Air Line, Alhaji Bashir Mangal, as a great loss. Matawalle described the deceased as seasoned business man and philanthropist. Newsmen reports that the deceased, who was the younger brother of the business Mogul and Chairman of Max Air, Alhaji…
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Buhari mourns Amb. Shehu Malami
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of the former first Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Amb. Shehu Malami, Sarkin Sudan of Wurno, who passed away recently. Buhari, described the news of the death of the Sokoto Prince and a businessman, Dr Shehu Malami as a great shock and sad development. Buhari said…
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Yuletide: Presidential aspirant urges Christians to emulate the love of Christ
Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has urged Christians to emulate Christ in showing love to others while celebrating Christmas. Kachikwu said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said that as Christians were celebrating the Christmas festivity it was important for them to extend the love of Christ to…
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Ilaje/Ese-Odo 2023: Arogbo/Ijaw People Are Interlopers – Former PDP Gov Aspirant
A frontline PDP governorship aspirant in the 2020 election in Ondo state, Hon. Banji Okunomo has said it is an insult for Arogbo/ Ijaw people to drag the House of Representatives seat with Ilaje in Ondo South Senatorial district. Okunomo described the Arogbo/Ijaw people as interlopers in Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal constituency. He admonished Ilaje leaders supporting…