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Monthly Archives: November 2018

12 Businesses You Can Start with Less than N30, 000 for Each

By Francis Okoye Do you know you can start a new Business with just N30, 000? You can run and manage it with that amount until it grows. Are you a graduate, a school leaver, a pensioner? Are you tired of looking for a job that does not exist? Do you think your problem is that you did not go ...

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Atiku To FG: Address Issue Raised By Nnamdi Kanu That You Are A Foreigner

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice- President and presidential flgabearer of the Peoples Democratic has told the presidency and the Federal Government to leave him alone and focus their attention on addressing the concerns over the identity of President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in a chat with Daily Independent, Atiku who spoke through Segun Sowunmi, spokesman of his campaign organisation said the nations ...

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Sign Electoral Act Amendment now, Atiku urges Buhari

Presidential candidate of PDP in the 2019 elections and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign into law, the Electoral Act amendment, if he is really interested in the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. Speaking at the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council yesterday in Abuja, Atiku said that signing the Electoral ...

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It feels good to be a student Again!

By Amarachi Okpunobi Are you a student of a tertiary institution or a secondary school? How did you feel the day you saw your name on the Jamb portal that you have been admitted to a University after the frustrations of computer system in the exam hall? How do you feel when you checked the WAEC portal and you credited ...

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EFCC Conducting Forensic Analysis Of Ganduje Bribe Videos In London: Magu

Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has finally admitted that the commission is currently investigating videos showing Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, allegedly receiving bribe. DAILY NIGERIAN had on October 14 and 15 published videos showing Mr Ganduje receiving bribe from a contractor. Mr Magu shed light on the bribe video saga in ...

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Okorocha’s Aides, Imo Lawmakers Defect To DPP

At last, Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, yesterday announced the movement of his son-in-law, Mr. Uche Nwosu, other aides and members of the State House of Assembly from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Democratic People’s Party (DPP). Okorocha, who spoke with journalists at the Government House, Owerri, however, promised to work for the victory of Nwosu as ...

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St Michael’s Parish Isiagu Appreciates Fr Aloysius after Two Years

By Amaka Olua Three Years after he served as the Parish Priest of St Michael’s Parish Isiagu and left unappreciated due to problems created by some of the Parishioners, the Spiritual Director, Tansi International College, Awka, Fr Aloysius Chukwuma Orekie, was on Sunday November, 18 2018, invited by St Michael’s Parish Isiagu for reconciliation and appreciation of his good work ...

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Ogbuehi Chukwudolue: A Devotee to the Public Good

By C. Don Adinuba Very few leaders I have ever seen who have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of the public good as much as Chief James Agukwu Chukwudolue, Ogbuehi Omeihekwu X1 of Umuezeawala, Ihiala, Anambra State. It is doubtful that he was comparable to any leader in the whole of Ihiala, the fourth largest town in Anambra State, by ...

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Fides Kitchen – Yam And Garden Egg Porridge

By Chioma Nnagbo Again, we have come to the end of another series, and I know you had fun in this journey of yam series because I did. Because it’s the last week of the month and because I like saving the best for the last, I’m glad to introduce to you my very own specialty. Do you know that ...

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Limits of Religious Blackmail

An idea which needs weapons to survive will die. A living idea conquers by itself. – Jerzy Popieluszko By Ifeanyi Afuba Even before the outrage that greeted the confrontation against the Anambra State Government instigated by a Bishop of the Anglican Church and his wife had died down, a fresh wave of incitement against the Willie Obiano Administration has been ...

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Power! Power!! Power!!!

By Amobi Pat Chukwuma Power belongs to God. But since Satan’s revolt in heaven, everything has altered. Lucifer, who was the head of the Angels, challenged the power of God. He conspired with his fellow dissident angels to overthrow God and usurp His power. Unfortunately, his heinous agenda failed. War broke out in heaven between the faithful and unfaithful angels. ...

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Arthur Eze backs Buhari, donates N1b for Umahi’s reelection

Renowned oil magnet, Prince Arthur Eze, yesterday, announced his support for the second term bids of President Muhammandu Buhari and Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi. To that end, he announced the donation of N1 billion to Governor Umahi to enable him fund his re-election bid. He also donated N250 million to the traditional rulers in the state. First largess ...

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My Son In-law Will Contest Imo Gov’ship In Another Party – Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha, yesterday, gave a hint that his son-in-law and former Chief of Staff, Uche Nwosu, will vie for the Imo State governorship on the platform of another party. Nwosu, who is also a governorship contender of the APC, and others who did not make it during the recent primary elections, would most likely quit the ruling party for ...

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VP: Atiku visits Ekweremadu, explains choice of Obi

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday visited the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, to seek his understanding over the choice of Mr Peter Obi as his running mate. On the entourage of Atiku were the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council, who is also the President of the Senate, ...

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Polish Nun Who Helped Saved Jews During Holocaust Dies At 110

Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak. Credit: Archdiocese of Krakow via Flickr. Believed to be the “oldest nun in the world,” Polish Dominican nun Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak has died at the age of 110, the Archdiocese of Krakow has announced. Sr. Cecylia was born Maria Roszak on March 25, 1908 in the town of Kielczewo in west-central Poland. After graduating from ...

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Young Man Healed By Padre Pio Recounts Story of Miraculous Cure

Matteo Pio Colella (L), the young man cured by Padre Pio. Credit: The Mystery of Padre Pio Matteo Pio Colella was just 7 years old when he contracted a deadly disease. Doctors believed there was no hope for the boy, but he made a full recovery. His cure was the miracle that paved the way for the canonization of St. ...

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Kenya Bans Marie Stopes From Performing, Advertising Abortions

Kenyan authorities have banned the international abortion group Marie Stopes from offering any form of abortions in the country. This comes after a government agency investigated complaints that the group was promoting abortion through its advertisements. Marie Stopes is a UK-based organization that claims to be the “world’s largest provider of contraception and safe abortion services” and operates in 37 ...

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Priest Killed By Military Gunfire In Cameroon

A priest serving in Cameroon has been killed by military gunfire, amid a military and political conflict that has rocked the country for in recent years. Fr. Cosmas Ombato Ondari was reportedly killed Nov. 21 in Mamfe, a city in the country’s southwest, CNA has learned. Onari, a member of the Mill Hill Missionaries, had been serving in the country ...

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Ganduje Denies Donating N10m To EFCC, ICPC

Hours after announcing the donation of N10 million to the upcoming National Anti-corruption Marathon tournament, the Kano State government has denied the report. Recall that the state government, in a statement, had announced the donation of N10 million to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, and Athletic Federation of Nigeria, AFN, who are the ...

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You Are Wrong to Seal-Off Anambra Assembly, Lawmakers Tell Police

By Jude Atupulazi Members of the Anambra State House of Assembly on Monday asked the police to unseal the legislative complex to enable them to carry out their lawful activities, unhindered. The Anambra State Police Command had on Thursday last weak sealed the assembly complex following a fracas that had resulted from the impeachment of the Speaker, Rita Maduagwu, on ...

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