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VERBATIM NEWSMAGAZINE AUG./SEPT. 2024 EDITION

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A brand-new edition of Verbatim News Magazine is out—Aug./Sept. 2024! So, dive right in to in-depth stories featuring imperative analysis and real-life stories on what really counts today. Engaging politics, culture, and breakthrough content on international trends will be fitting for any style to get your feet wet in this edition. Take a glimpse at stuff that's not featured...

DAY OF HONOUR FOR THE PRIDE OF TARABA

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The Association of Taraba People in Abuja, TRA , identified and unveiled some of their best on Saturday, December 16,2023 in Abuja. Among them was Dr. Mohammed Murtala Saleh , Director in charge of FAAC at the office of the Accountant General of the Federation in Abuja. They were clearly the Pride of Taraba. In an investiture ceremony, each...

GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH END MEETING IN KADUNA; RESOLVE TO TACKLE CRITICAL CHALLENGES HEAD-ON

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Governors of the northern region of Nigeria December 15, 2023 rose from their maiden meeting since their swearing in May 2023 with a resolve to foster the region's development through renewed commitment to enhanced security, peaceful coexistence for economic development, youth employment, reduction of drug abuse and revitalization of education at all levels.  The forum also resolved to collectively fastrack...

ANOTHER POLITICAL STORM HITS RIVERS STATE

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Just about nine weeks after the Rivers State House of Assembly was thrown into political turmoil, the state has witnessed another political upheaval. On Monday, December 11, 2023, residents of the state woke up to shocking news that 27 lawmakers loyal to the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike have defected to the All Progressive Congress, APC, leaving behind about 5...

GOVERNOR ODODO RALLIES SUPPORT OF EBIRA COMMUNITY IN ONDO FOR AIYEDATIWA

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Ahead of the November 16 Governorship election in Ondo state, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on members of Ebira community in the state to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to sustain the laudable achievements of the APC government in the state. Governor Ododo who is the deputy chairman of...

RIVERS STATE: ELEPHANTINE DANCE TO LG COUNCIL

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The lyrics of the “Gwo, Gwo Ngwo” music of the iconic Mike Ejeagha which though he sang in the 80’s but just  started trending  again of recent really captured what transpired in Rivers State, culminating to members of the Action Peoples Party (APP) which has elephant as its logo dancing to the local government councils in the state. In summary,...

PASSING ON OF PROFESSOR (MRS) CAROLINE CHINYERE UMEZURIKE

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Professor (Mrs) Caroline Chinyere Umezurike has passed on. She passed away peacefully on April 30,2024 leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence, community service, and deep familial love. She was predeceased by her husband, Professor Gabriel Maduka Umezurike of Obiakpu Egbema in Ohaji/Egbema LGA, Imo State, and was distinguished Secretary-General of the Committee  of Vice-Chancellors of the Federal Republic of...

Six Govs, Arthur Eze, Patience Jonathan, Storm Abuja Tomorrow for Michael Okpara’s Leadership Award

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The Governors of Cross River State, Bauchi state, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states as well the former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan and Business mogul, Arthur Eze will storm Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital tomorrow, August 22, to receive the Premier’s Prize, award in honour of Rt. Honourable Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the famous politician who reigned as...

CRS Gov.Bassey Otu, HoR Deputy Speaker, Kalu Win Michael Okpara’s Premier Prize

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The organising committee for the 2024 edition of Michael Okpara leadership lecture and award program has released names of a new set of winners of the Premier’s Prize slated for August 22 in Abuja with the governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu listed as winner in ‘’Excellence in Governance, Service with integrity’ ’category. In a statement signed by...

Abia Governor, Otti, Wins Michael Okpara Award For Integrity In Governance

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Abia Governor, Alex Otti was last weekend, named winner of the 2024 edition of Michael Okpara Leadership award, popularly called the Premier’s Prize, for demonstrating leadership integrity and excellence in governance in the first one year he was in saddle of leadership as executive governor. The announcement is contained in a press statement dated August 4, 2024, by the Organizing...

  LEADERSHIP LECTURE IN HONOUR OF DR. MICHAEL OKPARA, FORMER PREMIER OF EASTERN NIGERIA TO HOLD, AUGUST 22, IN ABUJA.

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The 2024 edition of Dr. Michael Okpara Leadership Lecture and Awards annually held in Nigeria, in honour of the Right Honorable (Dr.) Michael Iheonukara Okpara, Premier of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria has been scheduled to hold in Abuja on Thursday , August 22, 2024 at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. Organizers of the program, the Michael Okpara Foundation and...

BATTLE FOR COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS IN RIVERS

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In line with his widely quoted statement that ‘jungle has matured’ for a full blown political war over control of the soul of Rivers State, Nigeria, Governor Siminalayi Fubara sweeps out loyalists of Nyesom Wike out of Council Headquarters in the 23 local Governments in the state. IN THE BEGINNING:  Some years back, Radio Rivers-99.1 FM, Port Harcourt used to...

BATTLE FOR COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS IN RIVERS

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In line with his widely quoted statement that ‘jungle has matured’ for a full blown political war over control of the soul of Rivers State, Nigeria, Governor Siminalayi Fubara sweeps out loyalists of Nyesom Wike out of Council Headquarters in the 23 local Governments in the state. IN THE BEGINNING:  Some years back, Radio Rivers-99.1 FM, Port Harcourt used to...