Tag: Battle
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Battle of wits begin in Edo as hotel cancels Shaibu’s venue booking for declaration
Ahead of Edo 2024, the battle of wits between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Philip Shaibu has begun as formal declaration of his governorship ambition today (Monday), Eterno Hotels in Benin City has cancelled his booking to use the hotel. Recall that Obaseki and his principal just reconciled but all seems not to be…
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Lagos 2023 and March 11 messy battle – By Ehichioya Ezomon
Members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress grapple with the fear of losing Lagos to opposition Labour Party in the March 11 governorship and state legislative election in the state. Labour – buoyed by its stunning defeat of the APC in Lagos that’s home to P
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JUST IN: Nigerian Army confirms, names senior officer, three others killed during battle with ISWAP
The Nigerian Army on Saturday confirmed the killing of a Senior Officer, Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusuin in battle with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
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La Liga: I can’t win the battle with the press – Koeman
Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman blasted match referee Carlos del Cerro Grande after receiving a red card during his side’s 0-0 draw with Cadiz, claiming: “In this country, they send you off for nothing!” Barca extended their recent winless run to three matches in all competitions after a stalemate at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on Thursday…
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The Battles of Ibadan in the June 12 Uprising, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa The bloody five-year pro-democracy uprising that forced the military back to the barracks after a cumulative 29-year military dictatorship began on Monday July 5, 1993. Hundreds of lives were lost. Some of the bloodiest battles were fought in Ibadan on Tuesday April 14 and Friday May 1, 1998. Ibadan is the traditional…
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Daura’s sack: No tough battle between Buhari and Osinbajo — Presidency
The Presidency on Wednesday said there was unanimity on the sack of the Director General of the Department of State Service (DSS), Lawal Daura. Recall TheNewsGuru had earlier reported the termination of Daura’s appointment by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo following the invasion of the National Assembly by the operatives of the DSS. The invasion,…
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Nigerian theatre practitioners battle over political appointment
The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, NANTAP has called on the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo to take a look at the appointment of Comrade Tar Ukoh as the Artistic Director, National Theatre and National Troupe of Nigeria. According to theatre practitioners, his appointment is not in line with the regulations guiding the…
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Again! Wizkid, Davido battle for superiority
….As fans take sides The once cordial relationship between Ayo ‘Wizkid‘ Balogun and David ‘Davido‘ Adeleke has once again run into stormy waters.The music stars who have been battling for superiority with each other for years have once again resumed their hostilities on social media. The sought after pop stars are at loggerheads over what…
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2019 elections will be a battle between Nigerians and those in authority – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has said the 2019 general elections will be a battle between Nigerians and those in authority that are unnecessarily making life difficult for them (Nigerians). The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Dayo Adeyeye, therefore, called on Nigerians not to see the 2019 election as a PDP problem, but…