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Catholic Bishops Urge President Tinubu to Rethink Economic Policies Amidst Worsening Hardship

Catholic Bishops Urge President Tinubu to Rethink Economic Policies Amidst Worsening Hardship

The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reassess his economic policies, citing the escalating hardship faced by Nigerians. Speaking at the 2024 Second Plenary Assembly of the CBCN in Auchi, Edo State, Ugorji emphasized that the current economic policies have caused more harm than good. Ugorji, also the Archbishop of Owerri, acknowledged that the socio-economic challenges facing the nation cannot be resolved by economic reforms alone. He advocated for a return to a regional system of government to combat corruption and address the nation's problems.…
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“Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027” – “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Ben. Kalu

“Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027” – “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Ben. Kalu

The Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and President of United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) feels compelled to address the recent utterances of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, which threaten the fabric of our democracy. We urge him to desist from making undemocratic statements, as Nigeria is not a one-party state. We reject the notion that every governor must come from the APC simply because the party holds power at the center. This idea contradicts democratic principles and the rule of law. There is no law in Nigeria mandating governors to come from a particular party. The APC's…
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ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURFACE AGAINST FORMER ALGON CHAIRMAN, CHIKWE UDENSI

ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURFACE AGAINST FORMER ALGON CHAIRMAN, CHIKWE UDENSI

A disturbing report has emerged alleging that Chikwe Udensi, a former National Chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON) and a gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has brutally beaten his wife, Chidinma Udensi, to the point of almost disfiguring her. According to a statement released by Irene Amos Abbott, a niece of the victim, Chief Udensi has a history of violent behavior towards his wife, with incidents escalating from slaps to severe beatings. The latest incident allegedly occurred when Chidinma requested a divorce, prompting Chief Udensi to lock her in their home and threaten her life. The…
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Edo 2024: Of Mute Monday, Dancing Olumide And Astute Asue… A Choice So Simple.

Edo 2024: Of Mute Monday, Dancing Olumide And Astute Asue… A Choice So Simple.

The politics of Edo State Governorship contestation have been very intriguing since the return to civil rule in 1999. Very curiously however, the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election appears the simplest and the most predictable. Not in anyway denigrating the league of other contestants for the high office of Governor of Edo State, what is largely before us is a Three-horse race. We have Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC, the Ruling Party at the Centre. We have Olumide Akpata, the candidate of the Labour Party LP. And we have Asue Ighodalo A.I, the candidate of…
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President Tinubu’s Wife Reaffirms Husband’s Deep Love For Nigerians

President Tinubu’s Wife Reaffirms Husband’s Deep Love For Nigerians

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated her husband's dedication to the nation's well-being, despite the current economic difficulties. During a recent courtesy visit to Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, she conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's promise to tackle the country's challenges head-on. In a statement released by her Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady expressed her husband's love for Nigeria and its citizens, assuring that he will work tirelessly to address their concerns. Oba Akiolu, in his remarks, called for patience and prayer, emphasizing that "everything good needs prayers." This reassurance comes as Nigerians face significant economic challenges,…
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