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Today's Headlines: Tinubu’s Emergence, Will Of God – APC Chieftain, Governor Lawal Appoints DG Media

Tinubu’s emergence, will of God – APC Chieftain Pastor Reuben Wilson, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, says the emergency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s President is the handiwork of God. Wilson, who is also the South-South Coordinator of The Asiwaju Group (TAG), made this known in a statement he issued on Saturday in Yenagoa.

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Today's Headlines: Tinubu’s Emergence, Will Of God – APC Chieftain, Governor Lawal Appoints DG Media

OTHERS

Today's Headlines: I Have No Plans To Join APC, Says Wike; Tinubu’s Emergence, Will Of God - APC Pastor

I Have No Plans To Join APC, Says Wike Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has refuted rumours that he is planning to switch from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress after meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday. Wike, along with Seyi Makinde and James Ibori, met with Tinubu to offer him support, four days after he was sworn in as the president of Nigeria. Wike, a chieftain of the PDP, dismissed rumours that he was planning

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Today's Headlines: I Have No Plans To Join APC, Says Wike; Tinubu’s Emergence, Will Of God - APC Pastor

POLITICS

President Buhari Honors three Prominent Nigerians with Newly-Dedicated Federal Secretariats

President Muhammadu Buhari made a significant announcement on his official Twitter handle, revealing the dedication of three newly-completed Federal Secretariats in Nigeria to honor prominent individuals. In his tweet, President Buhari stated, "It was my pleasure to approve the recommendation to dedicate the newly-completed Federal Secretariats in honor of three illustrious Nigerians."

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President Buhari Honors three Prominent Nigerians with Newly-Dedicated Federal Secretariats

POLITICS

Today's Headlines:Why I Attended El-Rufai’s Event —Wike;Clark Condemns Abba’s Reappointment

Why I Attended El-Rufai’s Event Despite Heavy Rain—Wike Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, said that Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State is never known to be sycophantic in nature, describing him as fearless and a courageous man who speaks truth to the powers that be.

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Today's Headlines:Why I Attended El-Rufai’s Event —Wike;Clark Condemns Abba’s Reappointment

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Fuel Subsidy: You Are Wicked For Swift Price Hike – Diri Tells Marketers

Senator Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa State, has criticized the state's oil marketers for quickly raising the cost of Premium Motor Spirit, or PMS, also known as gasoline, in response to a simple announcement that had not yet taken effect. Gov. Diri advised oil marketers in the state on Tuesday not to hoard and not to raise prices, and he threatened to take serious action against any filling station that disobeyed the order.

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Fuel Subsidy: You Are Wicked For Swift Price Hike – Diri Tells Marketers

POLITICS

Wike sites judges’ quarters on Bayelsa’s demolished buildings

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has kicked off the construction of seven units of five-bedroom buildings for judges of Rivers State judiciary at the Akasa Street Old GRA where his administration recently demolished flats initially belonging to Bayelsa State. The Nation report that, The Governor, however, said nothing had strained the relationship between Rivers and Bayelsa.

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Wike sites judges’ quarters on Bayelsa’s demolished buildings

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Buhari Swears In RMAFC's Commissioners, Wike Backs Akpabio As Senate President

Buhari Swears In RMAFC's Commissioners Photo credit: daily trust President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in seven federal commissioners of the Revenue, Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The president performed the brief ceremony before the start of the Valedictory Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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Today's Headlines: Buhari Swears In RMAFC's Commissioners, Wike Backs Akpabio As Senate President

POLITICS

Demolished Bayelsa building sites for judges' quarters, says Wike

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike yesterday kicked-off the construction of seven units of five bedroom buildings for judges in Port Harcourt, Rivers State The judges quarters is springing up on Akasa Street, Old GRA, where the Rivers State government recently demolished structures belonging to the Bayelsa State.

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Demolished Bayelsa building sites for judges' quarters, says Wike

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Imo lawmaker defects from PDP to APC; Gov AbdulRazaq emerges new Chairman of NGF

Imo lawmaker defects from PDP to APC Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition, Jerry Alagbaoso, on Tuesday, tendered his resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. Alagbaoso, who tendered his resignation letter on the floor of the House, also announced he has made the decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress.

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Today's Headlines: Imo lawmaker defects from PDP to APC; Gov AbdulRazaq emerges new Chairman of NGF

POLITICS

Reactions As Governor Douye Diri Says That Buhari Did Not Initiate Any Project In Bayelsa

According to PUNCH, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri stated on Tuesday that outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari did not begin any new projects in the state during his eight years in government. He made the remarks during the opening and handover ceremony of the Federal Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa, which is named after former President Goodluck Jonathan, whose administration began construction on the facility in 2011.

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Reactions As Governor Douye Diri Says That Buhari Did Not Initiate Any Project In Bayelsa

SOCIETY

Bayelsa Police Arrest 22 Suspected Robbers and Cultists

The Bayelsa State Police Command has made significant progress in its fight against crime with the arrest of 22 suspected robbers and cultists. The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Romokere Ibani, announced this during a press briefing held at the command's headquarters in Yenagoa on Friday.

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Bayelsa Police Arrest 22 Suspected Robbers and Cultists

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Igbo Should Stop Playing Bad Politics - Ngige; NLC Insists Julius Abure Is Labour Party Chairman

Igbo Should Stop Playing Bad Politics - Ngige Photo Credit: Daily Trust Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, Tuesday said Igbo should stop playing bad politics of exclusion and putting their eggs in one basket at every political dispensation. Ngige stated this at the inauguration of the Federal Secretariat in Awka, Anambra State capital.

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Today's Headlines: Igbo Should Stop Playing Bad Politics - Ngige; NLC Insists Julius Abure Is Labour Party Chairman

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Over $50 Billion Oil Industry Projects Unveiled In Bayelsa As NOGOS Ends, Wabote Speaks

According to VanguardNews, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) announced that the just-concluded Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) 2023, which ended in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, offered $50 billion worth of opportunities. dollars were revealed. The NCDMB said the oil and gas projects were presented by international and domestic companies, adding that they will be developed within five years.

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Over $50 Billion Oil Industry Projects Unveiled In Bayelsa As NOGOS Ends, Wabote Speaks

POLITICS

Buhari Names Federal Secretariat After Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

President Muhammadu Buhari has named a federal government facility after his predecessor, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Photo of President Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) Buhari has named a federal government facility after his predecessor, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. On Tuesday, Nigeria's president virtually inaugurated three bridges, three secretariats, and one road project undertaken by his government.

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Buhari Names Federal Secretariat After Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

POLITICS

Wike sites judges’ quarters on Bayelsa’s demolished buildings

At the Akasa Street Old GRA, where his administration recently demolished flats that were originally owned by Bayelsa State, Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has begun construction on seven units of five-bedroom buildings for judges of Rivers State judiciary. However, according to the Governor, there had been no deterioration in the ties between Rivers and Bayelsa.

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Wike sites judges’ quarters on Bayelsa’s demolished buildings

POLITICS

Buhari did not initiate any new project in any part of the state throughout his eight years - Douye Diri

Photo showing Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri on Tuesday, outgoing President Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (ret.) did not initiate any new projects during his eight years in office in any part of the state. According to VANGUARD NEWS, At the Federal Secretariat Complex's virtual inauguration and transfer ceremony in Yenagoa, he said this.

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Buhari did not initiate any new project in any part of the state throughout his eight years - Douye Diri

POLITICS

President Buhari Honors Goodluck Jonathan With Federal Building Name

President Muhammadu Buhari has honored his predecessor Goodluck Jonathan by renaming a federal building in his honor. According to Naija News, the Nigerian president held a virtual ceremony on Tuesday to officially launch a number of initiatives created by his government. Three bridges, three secretariats, and one road are all part of these developments.

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President Buhari Honors Goodluck Jonathan With Federal Building Name

POLITICS

President Buhari to Commission Seven Legacy Projects

President Muhammadu Buhari will commission seven legacy projects completed by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing across the country on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The projects include: 1. The Second Niger Bridge 2. The Loko-Oweto Bridge 3. The Ikom Bridge 4. The completed Section of the over 200 kilometres of Kano-Kaduna Dual Carriage Expressway

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President Buhari to Commission Seven Legacy Projects

SPORTS

Remo, Sunshine, Enyimba make Super 6, Wikki relegated

Remo Stars, Enyimba and Sunshine Stars all picked the last available tickets to the Super 6 play-offs of the abridged 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday, following crucial wins on the final match-day of the regular season. Needing a win to book their place, Remo Stars took their destiny as a matter of urgency, racing to a 4-0 lead at halftime, thanks to goals from Andy Okpe, youngster Seun Odunsi and a brace from Philip Odubia.

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Remo, Sunshine, Enyimba make Super 6, Wikki relegated

RELIGION

Clergy raises concern over worsening insecurity across Nigeria

His Excellency, Archbishop Gimbright Adaigho, a clergyman and a member of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), has bemoaned the rising level of insecurity in the nation and noted that the situation necessitates an urgent review of the current security architecture before it worsens further.

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Clergy raises concern over worsening insecurity across Nigeria