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Diezani Alison-Madueke Charged with Bribery Offences – UK Police; Peter Obi Affirms Labour Party’s Potential to Transform Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Diezani Alison-Madueke Charged with Bribery Offences - UK Police Peter Obi Affirms Labour Party’s Potential to Transform Nigeria Bisoye Coker-Odusote Appointed Acting DG of NIMC Meeting With Niger Coup Leaders…

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Tinubu Meets ’99 Govs, Pledges Palliatives in Response to Subsidy Removal Concerns; Ortom Hits Back at Atiku’s Aide, Denies ‘Worst Governor’ Tag | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu Meets '99 Govs, Pledges Palliatives in Response to Subsidy Removal Concerns Ogun State Govt Website Hacked, Measures Taken to Restore Services Ortom Hits Back at Atiku's Aide, Denies 'Worst…

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APC nominates Akpabio and Tajudeen for Senate President and Speaker; APC Representatives Reject Tinubu’s Zoning, Plot Upset in Speakership Battle | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

APC nominates Akpabio and Tajudeen for Senate President and Speaker APC Representatives Reject Tinubu's Zoning, Plot Upset in Speakership Battle Atiku's Aide Faces Backlash for 'Disgraceful' Video Showing Lawyer Opening…

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Adamawa, Kebbi, and other states conduct supplementary elections; Nobody can force me to leave Nigeria – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Adamawa, Kebbi, and other states conduct supplementary elections Nobody can force me to leave Nigeria – Peter Obi Collapsed building in Banana Island yields one fatality Gov Uzodinma selected as…

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Anti-Tinubu air passenger arraigned, remanded in custody; Final year student shot dead in UNIBEN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Anti-Tinubu air passenger arraigned, remanded in custody Final year student shot dead in UNIBEN Labour party condemns invasion of party’s office in Imo NEMA receives 144 stranded Nigerians from Niger…

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Youths will not leave Nigeria under my presidency – Peter Obi; Obasanjo punished me and Lagos people – Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Youths will not leave Nigeria under my presidency - Peter ObiObasanjo punished me and Lagos people - TinubuPolice arrest 61 suspected political thugs in KanoAkeredolu institutes 24-hour curfew in the…

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Three dead after gunmen storm the INEC headquarters in Imo

On Monday morning, three assailants at the Imo State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission were shot dead by the Imo State Police Command. One police officer was murdered and…

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Imo will overcome present challenges with prayers – Uzodimma; Falana sues FG, NASS over absence of CCTV at Kuje prisons | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Imo will overcome present challenges with prayers - UzodimmaBe mindful of fake news, NBC urges NigeriansFalana sues FG, NASS over absence of CCTV at Kuje prisonsNigeria now global supplier of…

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U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria; Fake news, misinformation is worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to NigeriaLagos, FG start fresh COVID-19 vaccinationFake news, misinformation worsening insecurity - Lai Mohammed4 kidnapped Catholic Reverend Sisters freed in ImoGunmen kill driver,…

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Kamaru Usman suffers knockout defeat against Leon Edwards; Uzodimma reassures Tinubu of South-East support | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Uzodimma reassures Tinubu of South-East supportKamaru Usman suffers knockout defeat against Leon EdwardsGunmen abduct four Catholic reverend sistersPolice rescue 12-year-old, 10-year-old girls kidnapped in ZamfaraNigeria’s Anthony Joshua loses to Ukrainian…

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Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeks; Nigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officer | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeksNigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officerNigerians will receive more money as the CBN encourages banks to increase savings…

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Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday; ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna university illegal, seeks cancellation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday.ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna University illegal, seeks cancellationAbia women protest doctor”s continued detention nine weeks after his kidnapping.Controversy over…

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Governor Uzodinma imposes curfew on 10 LGAs in Imo over IPOB, Army clash | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Uzodinma imposes curfew on 10 LGAs in Imo over IPOB, Army clash Imo governor, Hope Uzodinma has imposed a 12-hour curfew in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) following a clash…

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#ImoWantsIhedioha: The South-East protests to reject the Supreme Court ruling on Imo state

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. #imowantsihedioha ???? — Mundus (@mundus01) January 19, 2020 This is one of several dozens of videos that have been published on…

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Mercy Abang: In Oguta, women risk death to give birth

Down the muddy drive to Mgbele from Oguta Local Government Area sits a dilapidated building with fallen rusty brown roof, cracked walls and flaky, peeling paint and open windows obscured…

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A lawmaker defects to the APC but PDP members fault his decision

The defection of a member of the House of Representatives, Nnana Raphael Igbokwe, (Ahazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo) on the floor of the House on Tuesday caused an uproar from…

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‘The Ministry of Happiness is a well-thought out idea that will benefit the people’

Amid widespread condemnation, the Imo State Government has continued to provide reasons for the establishment of the Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment, saying its achievements will shock critics. Background: The…

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Okorocha swears in sister as Happiness commissioner

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has sworn in his sister, Mrs. Ogechi Ololo (nee Okorocha) as the state's Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment. Ololo was among the 28 new commissioners and…

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Okorocha is set to unveil the statue of Liberia’s Johnson-Sirleaf

Having unveiled the statue of the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma,  - see reactions - the governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha is set to unveil the statue of another…

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19 tweets that sum up how Nigerians feel about Rochas Okorocha right now

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, is certainly not the most popular politician in Nigeria, especially since he pulled what could be described as one of the biggest stunts of the…

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I will erect more statues… I owe no one an apology – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said he would erect more statues to attract investments and other positive things to the state. What happened: Okorocha had been widely criticised by…

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Reuben Abati: Okorocha and Jacob Zuma’s statue

What is it about South African President Jacob Zuma and statues? Two statues in one month- generating controversy from the streets of Pretoria to the streets of Owerri in Nigeria.…

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Opinion: President Zuma has a crush in Nigeria, and it isn’t female!

by Nimi Princewill Somewhere in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, a fancy statue of President Jacob Zuma poses in elegance, despite widespread condemnation of the romantic gesture by the Imo State…

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“A South African must not kill a Nigerian, every country must unite” – Jacob Zuma

South African President, Jacob Zuma has condemned the xenophobic attack on Nigerians residing in South Africa. Zuma, who was on a 2-day visit to Owerri, Imo State, said, “A South…

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The Thread: “Dear Rochas Okorocha, you’re mad for this statue of Jacob Zuma”

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has just erected a statue of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Nigerians are not cool with it. That's not all. The governor also…

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[The Injustice Blog] The ban of journalists in Imo is quite an aberration

It is said that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. So was the case of the Imo governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the Imo…

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Angry youth in Imo set palace of traditional ruler ablaze

Over 200 youth Tuesday, reportedly set ablaze the palace of the traditional ruler of Obollo Autonomous community in Isiala Mbano Local Government, Imo, Eze Edwin Mbaeyi. According to Vanguard, one Collins…

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Charly Boy is only acting a script, he has been recruited – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha yesterday said Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy was recruited in 2014 by his political opponents to fight his administration and the All Progressives…

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Catholic priest kidnapped and murdered in Imo state

A Catholic priest in Imo state, Cyriacus Onunkwo has been murdered by unknown gunmen. The state commissioner of police, Chris Ezike, confirmed this to Channels Television Sunday. Rev Father Onunkwo…

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Opinion: Governor Rochas Okorocha- A complete failure of leadership

by Peter Adeshina Yesterday 30th of August, Governors of states in the South-East region met with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The reason the meeting…

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