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APC Ratifies Suspension Of Ken Nnamani, Orji Kalu, Onyeama, Others

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Southeast Zone has ratified the suspension of some leaders of the party accused of anti-party activities in Enugu and Abia States. The Zonal Secretariat of the party stated that the ratification followed the South East Executive Meeting of the APC on April 16, 2023. National Vice Chairman (Southeast) of the party, Ijeomah Arodiogbu said that …

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UPDATED: First Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan Arrive Abuja

A total of 376 Nigerians fleeing the crisis in Sudan have arrived in Abuja in what is now the first batch of a government-assisted evacuation exercise. The evacuees arrived in aircraft owned by Air Peace and the Nigerian Airforce (NAF), which conveyed the evacuees from Aswan in Egypt to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. While Air Peace conveyed 282, NAF conveyed 96 evacuees, according …

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Catholic Prelate To Participate In British Coronation For first Time Since Reformation

The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6, will be a historic moment for both the Catholic Church and the British monarchy, as well as the whole of the U.K. For the first time since the Reformation, a Catholic prelate will be formally participating in the coronation ceremony, along with other Christian leaders across the country who have …

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‘Obi’s Mantra Mandatory For Elected LP Office Holders’

He expressed confidence in the ability of the judiciary to do justice to the matter and give credence to its position as the last hope of the common man. “It is very obvious that Labour Party will in no distant time sweep the entire South East geopolitical zone where the party showed in unmistakable terms that it is in control …

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Police Arrest Suspect In Atlanta Shooting; 1 Dead, 4 Wounded

ATLANTA — Police arrested a man accused of opening fire inside the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice Wednesday, killing one woman and wounding four. Workers and others in a bustling commercial district took shelter for hours during the manhunt. Authorities swarmed the city’s midtown neighborhood shortly after noon in search of the shooter. Police said in a statement …

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Varsity Don Advocates Media Freedom, As Journalists Hold Press Week in Edo

By Eben Enasco   In Nigeria, the freedom of expression is protected by section 39 subsection one of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Constitution, but despite this constitutional protection, media organizations are largely controlled by the government. Professor Eddy Erhagbe of the Department of History and International Relations, University of Benin, as the guest speaker at the 2023 World Press Freedom …

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Over 200 Journalists From Over 100 Countries, Territories To Participate In US Flagship Journalism Program

United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today – on World Press Freedom Day – that more than 200 emerging journalists from over 100 countries and territories will participate in the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists, the Department’s premier journalism exchange this year. The gesture is in recognition of the vital role a …

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Do Not Betray Your People’s Trust, Obaseki Charges 8th Edo Assembly Members-Elect

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has charged members-elect of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) not to betray the trust reposed in them by their constituents but to deliver quality and robust representation to the people. Obaseki gave the charge when he received the outgoing 7th EDHA members and the incoming 8th EDHA members, who were on a …

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Edo Assembly: Speaker Charges Members-Elect On Quality Representation.

By Eben Enasco Members-elect of Edo State House of Assembly have been urged to see their elections as an opportunity to serve the people they represent. The Speaker, Rt. Hon Marcus Onobun who was recently elected to represent Esan West at the green Chambers of the National Assembly, gave the charge during a courtesy call to the Anthony Enahoro Complex …

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Gov Obaseki Dissolves Executive Council

…Sacks Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants By Eben Enasco Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has dissolved the State Executive Council, expressing appreciation to members of the council for their service to the government and people of the State. The governor said the dissolution of the council takes immediate effect, according to a statement released by Crusoe Osagie, his Special …

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