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A former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has told Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to seek dialogue with the Nigerian Government rather than calling for secession. Gowon advised Kanu to engage the Federal Government in talks to address issues affecting the South-East, and stop seeking disintegration as it could lead to loss of lives. The former military leader gave the advice while presenting his paper titled, “Unity in diversity: Responding to the current challenges of nation-building in Nigeria,” at the 2017 Distinguished Annual Lecture of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Jos, Plateau State. He said, “My young friend, Nnamdi Kanu, was not born during the civil war, which was declared ‘no victor, no vanquished.’ “It is sad to recall what happened at that time; the best way to seek redress is through dialogue. “Kanu should pursue a healthy conversation on issues he is not ...

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Three people have been confirmed dead, while six people sustained severe injuries in Lafiagi, Kwara State as irate youths burnt down a part of the house of a former governor of Kwara State, Senator Shaaba Lafiagi. The Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kwara State, Mr. Henry Bilesanmi, confirmed the death of three people, though some sources put the death toll at five. Also, the Wakillin Lafiagi, Umaru Shaaba, said the dead victims included Abubakar Alhassan and Musa Abdullahi. According to a death certificate from the General Hospital, Lafiagi, 24-year-old Abdullahi died from gunshot wounds in the femoral region. The death certificate, which was signed on behalf of the hospital medical director by an official, identified simply as Mrs. Abdul, stated that Abdullahi was shot by soldiers in Lafiagi township. The Wakillin Lafiagi told our correspondent on Saturday that over 300 youths had attempted to stop the former Kwara State governor from enter...

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The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has described the re-election of Mr Willie Obiano as the Governor of Anambra State for the second term, as a proof of the determination of President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to ensure a credible, free, fair and peaceful election under his leadership. The Governor, in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Petra Akinti Onyegbule, congratulated Obiano, for a well deserved victory. Bello also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on a peaceful, free and fair election in Anambra. “Ensuring a peaceful, free and fair election is a testament to the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari embodies and exemplifies the change mantra of the All Progressives Congress”, the Governor added. He said the voice of the people spoke loudly and it has resonated for all to hear. This, he said, was the singular most prominent feature of a democracy which allowed for the most population of a people to dec...

Governor Willie Obiano Wins Anambra Gubernatorial Election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as the winner of the November 18, 2017, governorship election in Anambra stateAccording to INEC, Obiano defeated two major opponents, Tony Nwoye of the All Progressives Congress and Obaze Oseloka of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to clinch the victory. BY WETTINGDEYSHELLE NEWS. Edited by Clyde Chinedu Chukwurah NOV 19, 2017 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as the winner of the November 18, 2017, governorship election in Anambra state According to INEC, Obiano defeated two major opponents, Tony Nwoye of the All Progressives Congress and Obaze Oseloka of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to clinch the victory. Gov. Willie Obiano As earlier proj...

Time to Build a New World  Being the text of the Acceptance Speech by the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano on his Re-election as the Governor of Anambra State on Sunday, November 19, 2017 Ndi b’ anyi, ekenem unu With utmost humility, I stand before you to accept thehistoric mandate you have bestowed on me today! Umu nnem, the victory we savour today belongs neither to Willie Obiano nor to our great party, APGA. No! This sweet victory belongs to Ndi Anambra! It belongs to the wheel barrow pushers and the Okada riders who have clearly seen in our recent political experience, a glimmer of light in the horizon. It belongs to the farmers in Ayamelum, Onono, Ogbaru, Omasi, Omor and Ufuma who have now realized that Agriculture is the future of Nigeria.  It belongs to the teachers and civil...