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Dec
02
2023
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Beauty, Brains, Brawn On Eve Of 44

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Beauty, Brains, Brawn On Eve Of 44

Lifestyle
By TUNDE OLUSUNLE She was a breath of fresh air when she joined the political fray in Kogi State. She's an attorney who is reputed for her efforts in advocacy. She is also a multitasking entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist. She certainly was not the first woman to aspire to elective office in the "confluence state," an alias which derives from the convergence of Nigeria's largest two rivers in the capital of her state. She came, however, with distinctive flair, style, guts, grit and elocution. The trademark veil over her head re-echoes memories of the iconic former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazair…
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Nov
28
2023
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Nsude’s Day Of Glory In Ile-Ife (a pictorial review)

Nsude’s Day Of Glory In Ile-Ife (a pictorial review)

Culture, Lifestyle, Photo News
The day was Thursday, November 9, 2023 and the setting was Ile-Ife, the traditional home of the Yoruba people. The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, had chosen to honour three men and a woman for their personal attainments and outstanding contributions to their communities.  The traditional chieftaincy awards were the Ooni’s initiative to recognize men and women who have, by dint of hard work, attained top heights in their professions, careers or callings. In a world where the spirit of community often takes the backseat to individual pursuits, the award aims to inspire people…
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Nov
27
2023
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Finally, Phillip Shaibu Enters Edo Gov Race

Finally, Phillip Shaibu Enters Edo Gov Race

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Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has formally announced his entrance into the race for the 2024 governorship race, thus ending weeks of sustained anxiety on the issue. In a pre-recorded speech aired Monday morning, Shaibu, who has been the deputy governor of the state since 2016, said he would run for the governorship on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). After his official declaration, Shaibu launched his campaign office in Benin City, the state capital, at an event crowded with party supporters in branded attires and other items. “After all the consultation we have made, we needed…
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Nov
26
2023
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Breaking Enugu’s Water Supply Jinx: The Morning After

Breaking Enugu’s Water Supply Jinx: The Morning After

Opinion
By SHEDDY OZOENE On Saturday 27th May, 2023, two days before his inauguration as Enugu State governor, I spent about 20 minutes with Dr. Peter Mbah. We discussed several issues but it finally crystallized around his vision for Enugu State. For a man on the cusp of history, his calmness was notable while the general ambience of his Zoo Estate home was rather tranquil. The flurry of activities was there alright but they were more organized than you would find elsewhere in such circumstances. It portrayed to me a man who had depth and focus. At a point in our…
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Nov
11
2023
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Ooni Honours Frank Nwugo, Anene-Okeakwa, Nick Eze and Mutiu Adepoju 

Ooni Honours Frank Nwugo, Anene-Okeakwa, Nick Eze and Mutiu Adepoju 

Culture
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has honoured four outstanding Nigerians for their personal attainments as well as their commitment to development in their various communities.  Those honoured include Delta State's former Director-General, Revenue Monitoring Tracking & Audit, Chief Frank Nwugo; Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Dr (Mrs) Josephine Anene-Okeakwa; legendary Footballer Mutiu Adepoju and a renowned businessman and philanthropist, Chief Nick Nnabuike Eze. In a colorful ceremony in Ife on Thursday, Nwugo was installed as Otun Oba Asoju Atunluse while Dr. Anene-Okeakwa got the title of Yeye Asoju Alatunse. Adepoju is…
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Nov
08
2023
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PATRIOT, PACIFIST: Interrogating Peter Obi’s Speech

PATRIOT, PACIFIST: Interrogating Peter Obi’s Speech

Opinion
EXPRESSO 》By Steve Osuji Why did it take Peter Obi all of 10 day to speak up? This of course,  is the first point to note. In the rise and ebb of historic moments, timing could be everything. Like a surfer, you must catch the wave of events at its crest or lose the moment for good. This is why not a few Nigerians were troubled about Obi’s silence after the  Supreme Court  “miscarriage” on the last Presidential Election even though he is generally believed to have been robbed of the mandate.One day passed. One week passed. Many began to see…
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Nov
08
2023
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Rotimi Amaechi’s Crocodile Tears

Rotimi Amaechi’s Crocodile Tears

Politics
By SHEDDY OZOENE Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is a sharp-shooter and newsmaker any day. As far as our national political issues go, he hardly sits on the fence, so his abstinence from those public commentaries that draw attention to him, has raised a few eyebrows. Penultimate week, however, he came out of his ‘hiding’ to headline TheNiche public lecture in Lagos and he was at his singing best. The news is not what he said at the public lecture, the reason he gave for restraining himself from commenting on political and governance-related matters, is somewhat curious. Since he…
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Nov
02
2023
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Carabao Cup: Chelsea Still Hopeful But Liverpool, Newcastle Are Favourites

Carabao Cup: Chelsea Still Hopeful But Liverpool, Newcastle Are Favourites

Sports
Eight teams remain in the Carabao Cup and all those still involved are hopeful of triumph at Wembley in February. That is particularly the case this season, with Manchester City and Tottenham knocked out in previous rounds and both Arsenal and Manchester United exiting in tame fashion on Wednesday night. Chelsea booked their place in the last-eight with a comfortable win over Blackburn but face a much sterner test in December, when they welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge.  Liverpool remain the favourites to go all the way in the competition and they will back themselves to reach the semi-finals, having been drawn…
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Nov
02
2023
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Akwa Ibom Gov, Corporate Groups Excited Over Editors Confab

Akwa Ibom Gov, Corporate Groups Excited Over Editors Confab

Economy
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and many corporate organisations like the Nigeria Deposit insurance Corporation (NDIC), Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) and United Bank for Africa are rallying support for the annual conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors which gets underway in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in a few days. Other organisations that have also indicated support for the conference, being organised by the professional body of editors in Nigeria, include Zenith Bank, Access Bank, Nigeria Port Authority and the Dangote Group. A statement by the NGE President, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren on…
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Oct
30
2023
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Fubara Condemns Masterminds Of Impeachment Threat, Thanks Rivers People For Support

Fubara Condemns Masterminds Of Impeachment Threat, Thanks Rivers People For Support

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  Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has condemned those who are threatening to impeach him from office and declared he has not done anything to warrant such an action.  The governor who was speaking in the premises of the State House of Assembly on Monday decried the fire incident in the Complex and promised to arrange an alternative venue for the House sittings. Sounding confident, the governor described as "rubbish" the report that some members sat in the House and commenced impeachment proceedings against him, adding that no lawful sitting of the House took place. The governor alleged that on…
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