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Gov. Uzodimma presents N475bn budget of ‘wealth expansion’ for 2023

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…The lawmakers unanimously promised to give the budget accelerated attention to ensure it is passed on time so that the governor can start implementation immediately in the interest of the people of Imo State. By Mandy Park Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, yesterday, presented a 2023 budget of approximately N475 billion to the State House of Assembly, reiterating that his administration will continue to vigorously pursue policies and projects that will create wealth and impact positively on the lives of ordinary people. After the presentation, members of the House of…

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Nigerian masses have lost electoral focus—Umma Getso, former VP candidate YPP

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…says younger generation should get Nigeria back in 2023 Umma Getso, the vibrant political activist was the former Vice-Presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in 2019. In this engaging chat, she speaks on 2023 elections, presidential candidates, security challenge, the fears and what Nigerians should look out for, among other national issues. Excerpt What is your take on the conversations so far by the different presidential candidates in terms of issue-based campaign? Are you satisfied? Infact, lets be honest, the way our Nigerian politics is going, I am…

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Doyin Okupe’s conviction cannot demoralize me – Peter Obi

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has said that the conviction of his campaign Director General, Doyin Okupe cannot break his resolve to be Nigeria’s president come 2023. Obi stated this on Monday during an interactive session with journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital saying that he is undaunted by the conviction Okupe over alleged money laundering. According to Obi: “I am hearing about it (the conviction) just like you. I am still studying what is coming out of the courts and everything. I believe in the…

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Jumoke Cares Foundation delights Lagos kids with Christmas food, clothes, toys, others

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By Mandy Park A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Jumoke Cares Foundation, has in line with its over 12-year tradition, donated food, clothes, toys and other items to less-privileged children of Agbado and its environs within the Alimosho Council Area of Lagos State.   The founder, Jumoke Kolawole, said that the gesture was to make the kids happier every Yuletide and beyond, recalling that she used to be disturbed about what to wear during Christmas going by her humble background.  Speaking earlier to journalists, Jumoke said: “Since 2021, Jumoke Cares Foundation (sister…

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Tinubu woos organised labour 

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…promises good fiscal policies By Mandy Park The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has pleaded with the organised labour to pitch tent with him in the 2023 election, promising better fiscal and monetary policies. He also reminded them during a Townhall meeting in Abuja, yesterday, Monday  19th December, that he has an outstanding track record for good governance and was most qualified to lead Nigeria among the presidential candidates running for the office. Tinubu said his antecedents as former Lagos State governor, during which…

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NAFDAC, CAPPA, Advocates raise concern on health implications of trans-fatty consumption

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…call for effective regulation …seek gazetting Fats, Oils Regulations 2022 By Mandy Park   The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and other stakeholders have raised serious concern on the global health implications of transfat foods and oils. This is as they called for effective regulation and the need for effort at all levels in the value food chain to reduce the transfat effects. Particularly, they want the Fats, Oils Regulations 2022, gazetted. The stakeholders were speaking at an SME-MEDIA…

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Gunmen Burn Imo High Court, ‘Files Destroyed’

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By Mandy Park Gunmen in the wee hours of Saturday attacked and set ablaze the high court in Orlu LGA of Imo state. The gunmen were said to have attacked the complex which houses a magistrate court and the high court on the fateful day. Files were reportedly destroyed in the incident, but it is not yet clear if there were casualties. Michael Abattam, Imo State police Command spokesperson, did not respond to calls or messages when contacted to comment on the incident. The development came four years after a…

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Gov. Uzodimma faults building collapse on poor engineering quality

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By Mandy Park Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodimma, has blamed frequent building collapses in Nigeria on poor engineering quality. As a result,he advocated that members of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) should be allowed to discharge their duties like other professionals. The governor spoke, when he received the president and top executive members of NSE in Nigeria, on Friday, who paid him a courtesy call at Government House, Owerri. Said Uzodimma “The innocent lives we lose every time there is building collapse could be avoided if engineers were allowed…

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Go And Collect Your PVCs, Obi Tasks Nigerian

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By Mandy Park The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has charged Nigerians who are not happy with the downward spiral of the country, to strive to collect their permanent voters cards (PVC) as the distribution of the cards has commenced. He stressed that the effort made by them to obtain their PVCs would strongly arm them with the electoral power to take back their country during the 2023 general election. Obi made the call at this year’s prayer programme of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Renewal Movement,…

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Paul Okoye slams trolls calling new lover ‘ugly’

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Singer Paul Okoye has revealed the faces of those criticizing his relationship with Ivy Ifeoma and calling her ‘ugly’. The 40-year-old confirmed their relationship in an Instagram post on Tuesday, with many condemning the his new found love. Paul Okoye also buzzed the internet when he made another post with the caption “one year anniversary” on his Instagram account with many believing that he was celebrating one year of his relationship with Ivy. Responding to the criticism in an Instagram post on Thursday, Paul posted photos of those calling Ifeoma…

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