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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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Tinubu Appoints Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

Tinubu Appoints Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Friday. Kekere-Ekun's appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, which would make her the 23rd CJN and the second female to hold the position. She succeeds Justice Ariwoola, who retired after reaching the mandatory age of 70 years, having assumed office on June 27, 2022. President Tinubu had earlier thanked Justice Ariwoola for his dedicated public service. The appointment of Kekere-Ekun marks…
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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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US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, US President Joe Biden will offer a heartfelt parting speech before handing the reins to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for the next election. Not too long after his abrupt exit and Harris's swift ascent, many of the same individuals who pushed for Biden's removal because of age concerns will be bidding him farewell like a hero. As he approaches 81 years old, Biden is predicted to support Harris—the nation's first Black, female, and South Asian vice president—as the most qualified candidate to carry on his legacy of defending American…
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Ibere Youths Express Gratitude to Gov. Otti for Developmental Strides, Honouring of Mayor Osinachi Nwaka

Ibere Youths Express Gratitude to Gov. Otti for Developmental Strides, Honouring of Mayor Osinachi Nwaka

The Executives and entire members of Ibere Concerned Youth Forum, a renowned socio-political group in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State have unanimously restated their satisfaction over the quintessential leadership of the Labour Party (LP) government of Dr. Alex Otti. Describing Otti's leadership style as 'second to none' in a communiquéissued at the end of the general meeting of Ibere Concerned Youth Forum (ICYF) held on August 13, 2024 in Ibere, and made available to the famousreporters.com, the group lauded the Governor for transforming the state "through his developmental and infrastructural strides since assuming office as the Executive Governor…
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