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EDUCATION

Dokpesi and I were schoolmates at Loyola College Ibadan during the Civil war – Pat Utomi

A Chieftain of the Labour Party, Pat Utomi has recently taken to his social media page to mourn the demise of Raymond Dokpesi, the Founder of DAAR Communications and African Independent Television (AIT), a multimedia Company in Nigeria. According to reports, Raymond Dokpesi was said to have died after suffering a health challenge.

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Dokpesi and I were schoolmates at Loyola College Ibadan during the Civil war – Pat Utomi

HEALTH

The First Female Medical Doctor In Nigeria

As reported by The Sun, Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1910. She was the daughter of a wealthy businessman. She attended St. Mary's Convent School and was a pioneer student at the prestigious Queens College Lagos. She studied Medicine in Dublin specialising in gynaecology.

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The First Female Medical Doctor In Nigeria

POLITICS

How Nelson Mandela Became a Global Symbol of Democracy

Nelson Mandela, the renowned South African leader, and anti-apartheid icon, transcended the boundaries of his country to become a global symbol of democracy. His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and reconciliation propelled him to the forefront of the struggle against apartheid and transformed him into an inspirational figure admired by people around the world.

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How Nelson Mandela Became a Global Symbol of Democracy

EDUCATION

Reactions Trail What Obi Said About Queen Of Rosary Students In Anambra After Latest Achievement

The labor party presidential aspirant has praised students from the Queen of the Rosary College in Onitsha, Anambra state on their latest achievement on the world stage The students from the college clinched second place in the just concluded World Affairs Challenge. The event was an international competition for high school students, aimed at developing and implementing their S.M.A.R.T according to the Labour Party presidential aspirant

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Reactions Trail What Obi Said About Queen Of Rosary Students In Anambra After Latest Achievement

POLITICS

PDP Has Right to Suspend, Expel You if Action is in Accordance with the Law, Court Tells Nyesom Wike

According to Vangaurd News report, In a significant ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) possesses the authority to suspend or expel its members, including former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, if such actions are conducted in compliance with the law.

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PDP Has Right to Suspend, Expel You if Action is in Accordance with the Law, Court Tells Nyesom Wike

EDUCATION

Reactions trail as Peter Obi commends success of Nigerian students amidst hike in fuel prices.

Recall that the prices of fuel sporadically shot up, after a statement made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. So many Nigerians have been left feeling frustrated and stranded, in the midst of the entire chaos caused by the increase in fuel prices, Mr. Peters Obi Gregory took to his twitter page on the 1st of June 2023, to commend the success of the Nigerian Students from Queen Of The Rosary college, Onitsha, who clinched second place in the just concluded World Affairs Challenge, an international competition for high school students aimed at developing and implementing their own S.M.A.R.T.

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Reactions trail as Peter Obi commends success of Nigerian students amidst hike in fuel prices.

EDUCATION

Reactions Trail What Obi Said About Queen Of Rosary Students In Anambra After Latest Achievement

The Queen of the Rosary College pupils from Onitsha, Anambra state, have received plaudits from the labour party's presidential hopeful for their most recent success in international competition. In the recently finished World Affairs Challenge, the college students took second place. According to the Labour Party presidential candidate, the occasion was a worldwide competition for high school students that was designed to help them create and implement their S.M.A.R.T.

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Reactions Trail What Obi Said About Queen Of Rosary Students In Anambra After Latest Achievement

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Today's Headlines: I've Doubled Nigeria’s Infrastructural Fortunes In 8 yrs - Buhari;Buhari Lauds Na

I've Doubled Nigeria’s Infrastructural Fortunes In 8 yrs - Buhari Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers President Muhammadu Buhari said he has doubled Nigeria’s infrastructural fortunes within the period of his eight years of administration. Buhari stated this in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Saturday.

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Today's Headlines: I've Doubled Nigeria’s Infrastructural Fortunes In 8 yrs - Buhari;Buhari Lauds Na

POLITICS

'The US Visa Ban Is Not Only On The Politicians, It Also Extended To Their Children' -Oluwole Uzzi

The United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken stated yesterday that the United States will be imposing visa restrictions on individuals who undermined the democratic process during the elections in Nigeria. The Former INEC Director on Publicity and Voter Education, Lawyer Oluwole Osaze Uzzi has alleged that the magnitude of the US visa bans is extended to the children of the politicians who are schooling abroad or staying overseas.

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'The US Visa Ban Is Not Only On The Politicians, It Also Extended To Their Children' -Oluwole Uzzi

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Tinubu; We Won’t Lose Sleep Over Visa Ban –FKK, US Debt Fight Raising Government Borrowing Costs, Says Yellen

Tinubu: We won’t lose sleep over visa ban – Fani-Kayode Photo Credit: Dailypost A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has claimed that Bola Tinubu’s camp won’t lose sleep over threat of visa ban by foreign countries.

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Today's Headlines: Tinubu; We Won’t Lose Sleep Over Visa Ban –FKK, US Debt Fight Raising Government Borrowing Costs, Says Yellen

POLITICS

Buhari leaving Nigeria much better than he met it — Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State expressed his belief that President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has significantly improved Nigeria during his tenure. Ganduje made this statement at the inauguration of the state's new Ultra-Modern Custodial Centre in Janguza, which has a capacity of 3,000.

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Buhari leaving Nigeria much better than he met it — Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State

EDUCATION

ICPC Lauds College For Winning 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day Quiz Competition

Following its emergence as the winner of the 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day quiz and debate competition, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has lauded staff, students and members of the Students Anti-Corruption Club of Bill Clinton College, New Nyanya, Nasarawa State for remaining steadfast to the fight against corruption.

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ICPC Lauds College For Winning 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day Quiz Competition

POLITICS

US visa ban is not just for politicians alone but also extended to their children- Oluwole clarifies

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has announced that the US will impose visa restrictions on individuals who undermined the democratic process during Nigeria's elections. Former INEC Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Lawyer Oluwole Osaze Uzzi, has claimed that the magnitude of the US visa bans has extended to the children of politicians who are studying or staying abroad.

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US visa ban is not just for politicians alone but also extended to their children- Oluwole clarifies

POLITICS

Former APC Spokesperson Timi Frank Urges International Community to Stay Away from Tinubu's Inauguration

Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to distance themselves from and abstain from attending the inauguration of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, scheduled for May 29.

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Former APC Spokesperson Timi Frank Urges International Community to Stay Away from Tinubu's Inauguration

POLITICS

Today's headlines: Senate Convenes Emergency Session, NDLEA arrests 20 in Oyo mop-up operation

Senate Convenes Emergency Session Photo credit: Daily Trust According to the order paper, the bills up for debate are: A Bill for an Act to Amend the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act and for other matters connected therewith, 2023 (SB. 1124) – Second Reading.

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Today's headlines: Senate Convenes Emergency Session, NDLEA arrests 20 in Oyo mop-up operation

POLITICS

US Visa Ban: The visa ban is not only on politicians, it also extended to their children - Oluwole Uzzi

The Secretary of State of the United States, Anthony Blinken, announced yesterday that visa restrictions will be imposed on individuals who have undermined the democratic process during the elections in Nigeria. Lawyer Oluwole Osaze Uzzi, a former director of public relations and voter education at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), claims that the visa bans also apply to the children of politicians who are studying abroad or residing overseas.

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US Visa Ban: The visa ban is not only on politicians, it also extended to their children - Oluwole Uzzi

POLITICS

Allow Senators To Pick Their Leaders, Group Tells APC

According to the leadership news,In a recent development, an advocacy group has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to grant autonomy to senators by allowing them to independently elect their leaders. The group's demand, reported by Leadership Nigeria, comes in the midst of internal discussions within the party regarding the selection of Senate leadership positions.

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Allow Senators To Pick Their Leaders, Group Tells APC

EDUCATION

Osodeke re-elected National President of ASUU

In the early hours of Monday morning, members of the Association of Academic Officials of Universities unanimously elected Professor Emmanuel Osodeke to a second two-year term as their National President. The consortium members are also said to have re-elected Chris Piwuna, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Professor, Medical College, University of Jos, as Vice-Chair along with Osodeke from Michael Okpara Agricultural College, Omodek, Abia State.

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Osodeke re-elected National President of ASUU

POLITICS

The US Visa Ban Is Not Only On The Politicians, It Also Extended To Their Children -Oluwole Uzzi

Anthony Blinken, the secretary of state for the United States, said yesterday that anyone found to have harmed democracy during the Nigerian elections may face visa restrictions. Oluwole Osaze Uzzi, a former INEC director for publicity and voter education, has asserted that children of politicians who are studying or residing abroad are also subject to the US visa bans.

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The US Visa Ban Is Not Only On The Politicians, It Also Extended To Their Children -Oluwole Uzzi

POLITICS

Oluwole Uzzi: Politicians And Their Children Are Both Subject To The US Visa Ban

Anthony Blinken, the secretary of state for the United States, said yesterday that, anyone found to have harmed democracy during the Nigerian elections, may face visa restrictions. Oluwole Osaze Uzzi, a former INEC director for publicity and voter education, has claimed that, the extent of the US visa bans extends to politicians children, who are studying or living abroad.

  18 days ago ago
Oluwole Uzzi: Politicians And Their Children Are Both Subject To The US Visa Ban