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FORMER HEAD OF STATE, GEN. ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR, COMMISERATES WITH THE CEO LEADERSHIP SCORECARD OVER MOTHER’S DEATH

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Nigeria’s former Head of State and Pathfinder of Democracy, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has extended heartfelt condolences to Humphrey Onyima, Publisher of Leadership SCORECARD Magazine and CEO of Scorecard TV, over the passing of his mother, Mrs. Grace Nwoma Onyima. In a condolence message from London, General Abubakar said: “Dear Humphrey, please accept my deepest condolences….

Russia accuses US, UK of meddling in Nigeria’s internal affairs

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The Russian government has distanced itself from allegations linking it to recent hunger protest in Nigeria. The government said claims linking it to the protest were coordinated media campaigns by Western and Ukrainian officials in attempts to meddle in Nigeria’s internal affairs and “shift the blame for any consequences onto the Russian Federation.” Russia in…

OSAMA BIN LADEN’S SON, OMAR, ORDERED TO LEAVE FRANCE OVER PRO-TERRORISM SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

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In a significant move, French authorities have directed Omar bin Laden, the 43-year-old son of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to leave the country due to his social media posts advocating terrorism. According to France’s new Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, Omar bin Laden’s posts in 2023 prompted the order to leave French territory….

Ododo Dwarfs FG, Raises Minimum Wage to N72,500

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Gov. Ododo…Grants Tax Relief on Salaries In a historic move, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo yesterday approved a minimum wage of N72,500 for the state’s workers, surpassing the federal government’s minimum wage by N2,500. The governor’s decision was made after receiving a report from the Kogi State Minimum Wage Implementation Committee, headed by Elijah Avenemi,…

LEO EDOCHIE, NIGERIA’S TOP CELEBRITY GOLFER VOWS: My mission is to inspire more people to embrace the sport

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Precisely in August, last year, Chief Leo Edochie finally hit the fairway to herald his long overdue comeback to the enthralling sport of golf that he embraced some sixteen years ago.It was such a long, tortuous journey to this destination. Friends and associates had mounted pressures, even cajoled him just to lure him to golf…

NYSC Allows Redeployment for Married Female Corps Members

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August 26, 2024 The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed prospective married female corps members who have been posted away from their husband’s state of residence to request redeployment. NYSC made this announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. NYSC said, “Attention All 2024 Batch ”B” Stream II Married Female Prospective…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU GREETS GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA @ 83

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s former head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, on his 83rd birthday, today, August 17. General Babangida, fondly called IBB, was Nigeria’s military president from 1985 to 1993. President Tinubu salutes the former head of state on this special occasion, noting his endeavours towards the development of the nation,…

ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER, WIFE REPORTEDLY KIDNAPPED, AIDE KILLED

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By Emmanuel Luper, AUGUST 16, 2024. The Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, Hon Patrick Aghamba and wife have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Kogi State. Sources said an aide of the commissioner, whose name was given as Mr ABK Offiah, was killed in the process. Though the incident has not been confirmed,…

Team Nigeria and the Paris Olympics

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By Zayd Ibn Isah Many Nigerians are miffed by their country’s abysmal performance at the recently concluded Olympics in Paris. Team Nigeria entered the tournament with high expectations but ultimately came up empty. Not even the world record breaker and star athlete, Tobi Amusan, could salvage a gold medal for the country, talk less of…

RENEWED HOPE IN KOGI STATE AS GOVERNOR ODODO CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING OF NIGERIA’S FIRST BAREFOOT RENEWABLE ENERGY COLLEGE

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Kogi State is ushering in a new era of opportunity with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College, the first of its kind in Nigeria. This momentous occasion was celebrated in Lokoja, the state capital known for its scenic confluence of the River Niger and River Benue, in the presence of the Honorable…