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Seun Kuti Thanks Family, Friends, Lawyers After Freedom

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has expressed gratitude to his family members, friends and legal advisers for their support towards his release from police custody. Recall that...

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10th Senate: Count Me Out Of Senate Presidency Race – Lawan

The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has denied reports that he aspiring for the position of the Senate in the yet-to-be-inaugurated 10th National Assembly,...

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Gov AbdulRazaq emerges new Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara state has emerged as the new Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum. This is contained in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye Wednesday morning to journalists in Ilorin. According to the statement,the exalted office was bestowed on him by his colleagues. The governor among others pledged to uphold the ideals and vision of the NGF as a most credible, authoritative, influential and effective inter-party platform for consensus building and peaceful resolution and advancement of pan-Nigeria goals, interests and aspirations The statement reads,”I want to thank Allah, exalted is He, for the historic event in which my brother Governors bestowed upon me the Chairmanship of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). It added that,”The significance and the huge responsibilities of this office are not lost on me. “I hereby pledge to uphold the ideals and vision of the NGF whilst recognising and appreciating the eminent track record of the institution as a most credible, authoritative, influential and effective inter-party platform for consensus building and peaceful resolution and advancement of pan-Nigeria goals, interests and aspirations. “l will ensure regular consultation with all members in order to arrive at consensus on all issues for the advancement and promotion of national interest, peace, progress, and stability of the nation.” “As a body, we will also continue our tradition of maintaining a close and cordial relationship with His Excellency the President, the National Assembly, all Federal and State institutions, the business community, the civil society, media, and development partners. “Finally, l wish to thank my dear colleagues for the confidence reposed in me as the new Chairman of NGF.”the statement ends

Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara state has emerged as the new Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum. This is contained in a press statement issued by...

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Senate Confirms Dabiri-Erewa’s Reappointment As NIDCOM Boss

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa for reappointment as the Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) for a...

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May 29: Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair visits Tinubu

Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has paid a visit to the President-elect of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The meeting between the two leaders was...

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10th NASS Leadership: Legislative Aides To Yari, Others Respect APC’s Zoning Arrangement

North Western forum of National Assembly Legislative Aides has called on Senators and Members – elect for the 10th National Assembly, contesting for leadership positions...

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May 29: Ganduje dissolves cabinet

Ahead of May 29 handover date, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has ordered all Public Officers holding political appointments to handover affairs of their offices...

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Biden announces US delegation to Tinubu’s inauguration

President Joe Biden of the United States, has announced the delegation that will attend the inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Recall that no fewer...

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National Assembly Launches Democracy Radio

The National Assembly through the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has established a radio station “Democracy Radio” in Abuja to propagate the activities...

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Dangote Refinery Shows Africa Is Not Only About Poverty, Crisis – Shettima

Nigeria’s Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, has hailed Aliko Dangote for the establishment of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Plant, saying that it has shown that...