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2019: Nigerians in Diaspora express support for Professor Moghalu’s presidential ambition

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Nigerians in Diaspora have expressed support for the 2019 presidential campaign of the former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu. This was declared during a townhall meeting held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Washington DC, United States of America. Making a compelling case on his candidacy at the event, Professor Moghalu shared his robust, structured and ambitious vision for Nigeria – one that is deeply rooted in both local and international experience, commitment to change, and an unrivaled passion to serve Nigerians, which he…

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Yele Sowore: APC must be removed in 2019

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The publisher of online platform, Sahara Reporter, Omoyele Sowore, says he does not believe in the ‘third force’ coalition midwifed by a former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo. He also condemned Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party was deceptive and must be removed in 2019. Mr. Sowore, who is vying for the presidency in 2019, made this known on a public affairs radio programme in Ibadan on Saturday. The activist was in Ibadan in continuation of his 2019 presidential campaign efforts. The programme held on Fresh FM, Ibadan,…

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Police confirm two dead in Plateau mining collapse

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The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the death of two persons in a mining collapse which occurred in Wase Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Spokesperson ASP Terms Tyopev, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos. Tyopev told NAN that the incident took place on April 7. “At about 23 hours, the Wase Police Division received information that there was a mining collapse which led to the death of two people. “The people that died were Safianu Yinusa of Kangial…

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Bayelsa government not halting development Of Niger Delta University

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Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has dismissed as untrue claims that the state government had plans to kill the state owned Niger Delta University. He spoke against the backdrop of claims in some quarters that the governor is starving the institution of funds and stalling it’s development. Iworuso-Markson Sunday in Yenagoa said the Restoration Government led by Hon Seriake Dickson had always placed emphasis on the critical place of education in the desire to develop the state. He said that a government which made education…

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Chris Smalling: Manchester United fightback a warning shot to Manchester City

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Manchester United gave Manchester City a warning sign of what is to come next season, United defender Chris Smalling believes after the Red Devils’ incredible comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2. City would have sealed the Premier League title with victory against their local rivals, and are still well-set to win the league for a fifth time as they boast a 13-point lead over United with six games to go. However, by fighting back United consolidated their place in second, four points clear of Liverpool, and sent a message…

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French rail strike resumes as government warns it won’t back down

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French rail workers launched their latest two-day strike on Sunday over plans to overhaul the heavily indebted train operator SNCF, the biggest test yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s drive to reform the country’s economy. Neither side appears ready to back down, with Prime Minister Edouard Philippe warning that the government would not be deterred despite union pledges for three months of rolling stoppages, and possibly more. “I get messages from people who support the government, saying we need to carry this through all the way. And that’s what we are…

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The reasons Nigeria must wake up fast

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Fellow Nigerians, please, permit me to say it as bluntly and categorically as possible, our dear country, Nigeria, the giant of Africa, is slumbering and snoring deeply. The Federal Government apologists are free to live in delusion and denial, but I stand by this obvious position. They can continue to deceive President Muhammadu Buhari and although he can continue to suffer under their hypnotic spell for a long time, he would one day wake up to appreciate people like us telling him the unadulterated truth. We were abused black and…

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2019: Catholic Church to play role in elections

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The Warri Diocese of the Catholic Church has expressed its resolve to play an active role in the upcoming electioneering process. The Chairman of the Warri Diocesan Politics Commission, Very Rev Fr Chris Ekabo, who disclosed this during a telephone chat on Sunday, also said the church would adopt a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Felix Anirah, as its candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly, Sapele state constituency. Father Ekabo, noted that the church had decided to play active role in electing leaders at different levels, promising…

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Canadian fertility doctor Barwin uses own sperm to impregnate women

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A Canadian fertility doctor, Norman Barwin may face a class action lawsuit in which he is accused of using his own sperm to inseminate 11 of his clients without their knowledge or consent. In a statement, Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP, the law firm behind the case, said that DNA investigation shows that Barwin is the biological father in 11 individuals whose parents went to the doctor for assistance with fertility. The law firm said it has been in contact with more than 150 people who have allegedly been “adversely affected”…

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Buhari should be ruthless with looters – Oshiomole

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The former governor of Edo, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, to adopt a “ruthless” measure against alleged looters of the nation’s treasury. Oshiomhole, who disclosed this on Sunday in Benin, described as mindless the stealing by the then Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led Federal Government. The former governor noted that it was the right of Nigerians to know the level of rot that transpired in former President Goodluck Jonathan’s government. “I think that if other Nigerians don’t understand the power of transparency, the right…

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