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OLDEST CATHOLIC PRIEST IN NIGERIA, MSGR THOMAS OLEGHE, DIES AT 104, OBASEKI MOURNS The Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Edo State, on Sunday announced the death of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, who passed away at the age of 104. Mourning the death ofonsignor OLEGHE, former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, described him as a great missionary of the Catholic faith. …

PRESIDENCY LOBBIES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OVER TAX REFORM BILLS The Presidency has intensified lobbying the National Assembly to pass the tax reform bills, Daily Trust has reliably learnt. It was gathered that the leadership of the House of Representatives has invited caucus leaders of the House for a crucial meeting aimed at convincing lawmakers to back the bills. The meeting is …

FOUR FACTS THAT MAKE SOUTH AFRICA THE TRUE GIANT OF AFRICA The title giant of Africa has for many years been attributed to Nigeria, the most populous and generally the richest African country in recent times. But the facts have changed between South Africa and Nigeria about who the true giant of Africa is. Nigeria in the last decade, has …

ENUGU GOVT GIVES DECEMBER DEADLINE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF COAL MINING OPERATIONS In a bid to restore its prominence as the leading coal mining state in the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, the Enugu State government weekend met with mineral title holders in the state, issuing them December deadline for commencement of operations. In a communique issued at the end of …

SENATE PRESIDENT, AKPABIO, PRAISES THE IGBO FOR INDUSTRY, SELF-RELIANCE Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded the Igbo people for their industrious spirit and their remarkable ability to develop and invest in the communities they inhabit, no matter their location. Akpabio made these remarks during a night of tribute held in honour of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. He highlighted the …

SINS OF SIMON EKPA, THE SO-CALLED BIAFRA PRIME MINISTER IN EXILE The arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), by Finnish authorities last Thursday has reignited questions about his controversial role in the Biafra agitation movement. Born on March 21, 1985, in Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State, Ekpa has emerged as a polarising figure …

YAHAYA BELLO: BETRAYED BY TRUST, REDEEMED BY CHOICE – ABDUL MOHAMMED LAWAL Leadership is often seen as a fragile bridge of trust; built with vision, maintained with integrity, and, most times, tested by the actions of others. His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, is an example of the strength needed to overcome such tests. His leadership in Kogi State broke barriers, …

HUNGER IN THE LAND: THIEVES INVADE CHURCH, STEAL HARVEST COWS LESS than seven days to the ninth “Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service” of the Celestial Church of Christ, Testimony Parish, Elerumoke, Egbeda, Iyana Ajia in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State, suspected thieves desecrated the temple of God and made away with two large cows meant for the celebration of …

THERE’S CONSPIRACY AGAINST ME – DANIEL BWALA The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has raised the alarm over what he called “overwhelming conspiracy” against him from some television guests and anchors in the country. He, however, did not give specific identification of those conspiring against him. Bwala was last week appointed as one of the …

PDP GOVERNORS GIVE DAMAGUM, NWC THREE MONTHS TO CALL NEC MEETING Governors elected on the platform of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from their meeting with a “strong advice” for the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC) to call for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party latest by February. Since August, the NWC has …