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Zamfara: Marafa’s rantings and other sundry matters

Opinion December 11, 2021

By Aminu Atiku The recent All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses in Zamfara State has no doubt, brought to the fore,…

Breaking: Intrigues, as ADC suspends its presidential candidate, Kachikwu, accuses him of blackmail (1,648)
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu, from the party, accusing him of false, misguided and defamatory video he made and circulated, among other infractions. The party also considered Kachikwu's action as "smacks of crass irresponsibility, gross indiscipline, disingenuous scandalization and blackmail, and completely unfit of someone who wants to
Concerned Religious Prayer Forum Responds to Criticism of National Prayer Initiative (685)
The Concerned Religious Prayer Forum has issued a statement clarifying its mission and responding to recent criticisms surrounding its seven-day national prayer initiative. Established as a non-governmental organization on January 9, 2024, the Forum emphasizes that it is an independent group composed of citizens motivated by a shared desire to promote peace, unity, and prosperity
Aso Rock Dumps National Grid Over ₦47bn Annual Power Bill (549)
The Presidency is set to disconnect the Presidential Villa from Nigeria’s national electricity grid and switch entirely to a dedicated solar power system, citing an annual electricity bill estimated at ₦47 billion. The move follows the completion of a solar mini-grid project at the Presidential Villa, approved under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Wale Edun Hails Medicaid Cancer Foundation’s ₦100 Million Contribution to Patients (546)
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has applauded the Medicaid Cancer Foundation for disbursing ₦100 million to cancer patients and support organisations, calling it a shining example of how private-sector philanthropy can create meaningful social and economic impact. Speaking at the Cervical Cancer Day Commemoration in Abuja,
Edo Breaks the Debt Cycle: Okpebholo’s First 90 Days Save State ₦30 Billion (529)
While most Nigerian states are sinking deeper into debt, Edo State is rewriting the story—with action, not excuses. In just 90 days, Governor Monday Okpebholo has cut the state’s domestic debt by a whopping ₦30.6 billion, signaling a sharp turn from the borrowing binge that has plagued state governments nationwide. Official data from the Debt

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Zamfara: Marafa’s rantings and other sundry matters

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