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Citizens Accuse Anambra Govt, INEC Of Conspiracy to Deny LP Victory in Ogbaru

Citizens Accuse Anambra Govt, INEC Of Conspiracy to Deny LP Victory in Ogbaru

By IDRIS UMAR, Abuja A socio-political group, the League of Ogbaru Professionals(LOP), has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmud Yakubu, to ensure the immediate release of result of the House of Representatives election in Ogbaru Federal Constituency, conducted on February 25. The group said in a statement signed by it's chairman, Dr. Innocent Ezekude noted that it was "shocking that while results for the presidential election held all over the nation has been collated and a winner declared, that of Ogbaru Federal Constituency held on the…
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Gospel Singer, Sammie Okposo, Is Dead

Gospel Singer, Sammie Okposo, Is Dead

Gospel Singer, Sammie Okposo, has died. He died Friday morning at the age of 51. His death was confirmed by his project manager, Hillary Vincent. Responding to inquiries, he said, “Yes it’s true. It happened this morning.” Vincent, however, declined further comments on the singer’s demise as he did not disclose the cause of the death. However, unverified sources on the Internet stated that the singer slumped before he was pronounced dead. Sammie Okposo started his music career as a soundtrack producer for Nollywood in 1992. He was well-known at that time in the small circle of Nollywood actors and…
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Ojielo Commends Summit Organizers, Tasks Agbaja Political Office Holders 

Ojielo Commends Summit Organizers, Tasks Agbaja Political Office Holders 

OUR REPORTER Organizers of the forthcoming Agbaja Peoples Summit in Enugu State have continued to receive commendations from people of the area at home and abroad. They say the Summit billed for next week is a commendable effort at uniting people of the old kingdom and harnessing its economic potentials. In one of the commendation letters received in the past week, the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Representatives of the United Nations Secretary-General to Rwanda, Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo said a discussion on the development potentials of Agbaja land was long overdue given the multiple human and natural resources that abound…
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TUNDE OLUSUNLE: A Tribute To Abdullahi Nyako (1958-2022)

TUNDE OLUSUNLE: A Tribute To Abdullahi Nyako (1958-2022)

Good Night, "My Brother Before, Before" I chatted with Abdullahi Nyako until about 9.30pm Wednesday September 21, 2022. We typically banter from time to time about politics, current affairs and similar issues. Whenever I desired to reach or pass a message to Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria's former Vice President, and presidential flagbearer of the Peoples' Democratic Party, (PDP), and I couldn't immediately reach him, I got across to him and he acted promptly. Like Atiku, who is also known by the traditional title of Waziri Adamawa, Nyako believed in my sense of judgement and objectivity. You can imagine my bewilderment therefore,…
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BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: For ‘2Cigar’, The Future Holds Bright

BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: For ‘2Cigar’, The Future Holds Bright

SYDNEY EZENTA writes on the birthday of one of Enugu state's flamboyant grassroots politicians His name is Prince Chidiebere Okoh but many in Enugu, the Coal City and beyond, know him as 2Cigar. He is a well-known socialite and fitness enthusiast but most importantly, he is a grassroots politician who has made his mark in Enugu politics since 1999. He didn't just jump into politics; public service and philanthropy have been part of his upbringing and passion as a man. He was born into a modest but famous family in Okpebe, Amodu in Nkanu West Local Government Area, where he…
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Ekwunife Wants Political Representatives Assessed By Impact  Of Their Actions

Ekwunife Wants Political Representatives Assessed By Impact Of Their Actions

-- Calls on Ndi Anambra to support Governor Chukwuma Soludo's Administration The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife PhD, has stated that the performance of political representatives must be measured by the impact of their actions, stressing the need for discipline and accountability among public officers. According to her, there is no better way to assess the performances of representatives, especially elected legislators except by measuring the impact of their actions on the people. Ekwunife said this on Saturday during her periodic radio interactive session with constituents on Ogene 98.3 FM Enugwu-Ukwu. "Representation is about service. When I…
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Tiwa Savage On Why She Looks Younger Than 42

Tiwa Savage On Why She Looks Younger Than 42

42-year-old Tiwa Savage has spoken on why she looks younger than her age. In a recent story shared by the mother of one on Instagram, she outlined the reasons and attributes of her cute looks. Savage listed her talent, good heart and wealth status as some of the attributes that have made her look younger than 42. “Okay even me sef, I agree say I no look my age for this picture. I get babyface, I come sexy, get talent, good heart, I come get money again ahn ahan,” she outlined in Pidgin English. Tiwa Savage The singer was in…
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Dr. Chidia Maduekwe makes case for Abia Good Governance at BMO outing, Abuja

Dr. Chidia Maduekwe makes case for Abia Good Governance at BMO outing, Abuja

THE URGENCY OF NOW - FULL SPEACH Nkaa G’eme – Kanyi Kesandu Our present situation in Abia State demands immediate response. There is no room for margin of error, or trial and error. The principles of fresh esoteric management theories have no place in the present governance need of Abia state. The solution lies with known and workable principles that can guarantee the urgent emancipation and migration of Abia people who are currently locked up within the enclave of decrepit deplorable despondency into self-assured dependency born out of certainty embedded or encapsulated within the single affirmative and assertiveness in the principles…
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No sex for roles in Nollywood – Kanayo O Kanayo

No sex for roles in Nollywood – Kanayo O Kanayo

Leading Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has refuted claims that sex-for-roles exist in the Nigerian movie industry. The actor on his Instagram page urged Nigerians to pay no attention to people with such opinions about the industry. He stated that it was a shame that many girls in the industry are not working hard enough. He wrote, “When you hear of sex-for-roles in Nollywood, please do not believe all you are told. “Many of the girls are not working hard to live up to the roles they are cast for. Quite a shame.”
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I felt like a loser – Iyabo Ojo opens up on struggles as a single mother

I felt like a loser – Iyabo Ojo opens up on struggles as a single mother

Famous Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has opened up on her struggles as a single mother of two children. The ace actress in a post on her Instagram page disclosed that she was confused and depressed as a single mother. According to her, she felt like a loser with no direction and was depressed about her life. Iyabo Ojo said: “I started my journey as a single mum with no direction. I was afraid, sometimes depressed, confused, I always had a lot of anxiety. “I felt like a failure, a loser, I felt I was not good enough, I felt little,…
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