Day: April 11, 2023

WOLE SOYINKA: The Man ‘Died’ In Installments By Law Mefor

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No true freedom fighter can obfuscate voices of freedom and democracy and still claim to be one. Professor Wole Soyinka has pitched his tent with the oppressors and enemies of the people. If he has not, he must recant and retrace his steps, and that way regain perspective and realign with old Soyinka. This new Soyinka is rather strange, looking more like a product of uncanny incestuous intercourse.   Wole Soyinka in his most iconic quote told us: “The man dies in all who keep silent in the face of…

10th NASS Leadership: Parliamentary advocates engage Izunaso, Barau, Ned Nwoko, others

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Nigeria’s leading Parliamentary Advocacy Network (PAN), has continued its engagement with various leaders and stakeholders across the country ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June. The group promotes good governance, independence of the Legislature and equity at the National Assembly. The Parliamentary group had met with some senators-elect and a member of the House of Representatives, gunning for the Speakership. It also met with Senator Jibrin Barau, Senator Osita Izunaso and senator-elect, Ned Nwoko. Izunaso, currently a candidate for Senate President, stressed the need to give…

BREAKING: Former Anambra state Gov, Mbadinuju dies at 78

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Former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju is dead. Mbadinuju according to a statement by the family died on the 11th of April, 2023 at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness. The statement reads, “NOTIFICATION OF THE TRANSITION OF DR. CHINWOKE MBADINUJU (ODERA) Fidelity Leaderboard “With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our father, grand father, uncle, friend and associate, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, a former governor of Anambra State and elder statesman.   “ODERA as he…

Gov Zulum extends teachers’ retirement age by 5 years

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Borno State Governor ,Babagana Zulum has extended the retirement age of teachers in the state by five years.   This is contained in a circular from the Borno State Teaching Service Board signed by the Permanent Secretary, Malam Yusuf Garga.   “The attention of all teachers is hereby drawn to the fact that Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the extension of years of service of all teachers in Borno State from 35 to 40 and from 60 to 65 by age whichever comes first.   “All interested teachers willing to…

UFC: Dabiri-Erewa applauds Adesanya’s victory over Pereira

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Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya for his emphatic knockout win over his staunch contender, Alex Pereira.   The NIDCOM Boss believed that Adesanya’s victory came through due to his determination, focus and resilience to succeed. “That is the Nigerian spirit in him”, she said.   The Nigerian Stylebender win came after he was beaten thrice in previous bouts by the Brazilian, Alex Pereira.   Israel Adesanya reclaimed the Ultimate Fighting Championship title 287 at the FTX Arena, Miami, Florida.    

JUST IN: Worshippers trapped as truck rams into mosque in Suleja

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No fewer than three persons have been trapped after a trailer loaded with powdered milk rammed into a mosque at Suleja, Niger State.   According to Daily Trust, the accident occurred around 6 am on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, when many people had left the mosque after morning prayers.   An eyewitness said the trailer fell on the back section of the mosque where women and children pray.   However, three people, including a child, were trapped in the ruins and subsequently sustained injuries.   When the scene was visited…