Tag: Leaders
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Northern Elders Forum appoints new leaders; seeks immediate end to killings
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has appointed new leaders and approved a new structure proposed by its special “Think Thank” Committee. A statement issued on Thursday by the chairman of the implementation committee of the forum, Mohammed Kirfi, said the new appointments were made at a meeting which held on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement…
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IBB authenticates statement by media aide, insists Nigeria needs new breed of leaders in 2019
Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida on Monday reaffirmed the authenticity of the statement issued by his media aide, Kassim Afegbua on his behalf on Sunday reiterating the need for President Muhammadu Buhari to step a side for a younger president in 2019. Babangida who spoke in an interview with ThisDay said the second statement…
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2019: Vote in the right leaders, Ibori tells electorate
A former Governor of Delta, Mr James Ibori, on Thursday urged Nigerians to take the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration seriously to enable them to vote for the right candidates during elections. Ibori, who is also the publisher of The Independent Newspapers Ltd., said this at the company’s Annual Thanksgiving service held at its premises in…
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Leaders responsible for increasing rate of poverty in Nigeria – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday blamed the increasing rate of poverty amongst Nigerians on the choices made by the leaders elected into public office. He warned that hard choices must therefore be taken by leaders, to break the poverty cycle, including having to step on toes when necessary. He spoke at the 7th convocation…
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2019: Buhari meets APC leaders, insists ‘Nobody can force me to do anything’
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja and stated why he is ‘not in a hurry to anything’ The president said he prefers to seriously reflect on issues placed before him and ensure that his conscience had been satisfied prior to granting approval. “I decided…
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Nigerian youths should question leaders on what they are doing with public funds – Amaechi
…says youths now openly celebrate corrupt officials The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says Nigeria youth are copying the wrong model of leadership, an act, he notes, may jeopardise their future. Mr. Amaechi made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Future Awards Africa held…
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Happening Now: PDP elects new leaders at 2017 convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will today (Saturday) elect new leaders at its national convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Delegates and other party faithful from across the country have been arriving at the nation’s capital for the big event since last week. About 3,000 delegates (elected and statutory) are expected to vote to fill…
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Benue flood: PDP leaders visit victims, donate food, other items
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, has paid a sympathy visit to flood victims in Makurdi, Benue State. The party’s official twitter handle gave out this information on Friday. The delegation, which was led by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye, the National Legal Adviser of the party, Dave Iorhemba, and…
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BREAKING: Buhari meets APC Governors, party leaders in London
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met with the governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and leaders of the party in Abuja House, London, United Kingdom. According to a tweet from his official handle @NGR President, Buhari is expected back in the country soonest and he extends his greetings to Nigerians. “The president send his…
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Nigeria: A nation without leaders by Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie
When a nation is in turmoil, those who have faith in God must pray. Given clear indices that Nigeria is in turmoil, we pray: Gracious God, grant that our leaders become wise, and the wise become our leaders. But it would be irresponsible fideism to simply pray and fold our arms. Those who pray must…