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Author: Kosi Uchenna

Kosi Uchenna is a reputable journalist with immense desire to champion a better Nigeria and Africa by utilizing the media as a watchdog of the society. You would usually find her writing on trending issues and setting agenda that will better the plights of the downtrodden in the society.
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Prioritize A Nigeria that Works – Bakare
18Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Prioritize A Nigeria that Works – Bakare

Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church reacted to the Muslim-muslim ticket of the APC by asking voters to rise above ethnic and religious sentiments and vote for politicians that have the capacity to transform the country. The popular pastor made the call during his sermon on Sunday.   Bakare who contested for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, said that achieving a Nigeria that works for everyone irrespective of affiliations. See Also: Tinubu: Why I Picked Shettima As Running Mate This comes after the controversy that has trailed the ruling party’s decision to present candidates of the same Muslim faith. Recall that the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, announced former Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, a fell...
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Super Eagles Defender Bassey Set To Join Ajax
17Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Sports

Super Eagles Defender Bassey Set To Join Ajax

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Glasgow Rangers defender, Calvin Bassey, is on the verge of joining Dutch club, Ajax Amsterdam. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Glasgow Rangers defender, Calvin Bassey, is on the verge of joining Dutch club, Ajax Amsterdam. Fabrizio Romano, Italian transfer guru, reports that Bassey is scheduled to undergo medical ahead of his deal with Ajax expected to be worth €27m. According to Romano, the transfer includes a €22m flat fee plus €5m add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause for any future sale. Romano tweeted “Calvin Bassey deal details: €22m fee guaranteed, €5m add-ons and sell on clause around 10% of a future sale. Long term contract for Bassey, top signing confirmed.” The transfer will make the Super Eagles defender the most expensive defensive signi...
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ASUU Strike: NLC To Embark On Two Days Solidary Protest
17Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Breaking News, Education, Labour, News, Nigeria

ASUU Strike: NLC To Embark On Two Days Solidary Protest

The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has declared July 26 and 27 as National Days of Protest to urge the Federal Government to find a solution to the 5-month ASUU strike. The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has declared July 26 and 27 as National Days of Protest nationwide to urge the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to find a solution to the 5-months strike. Recall that ASUU had on February 14, 2022, embarked on a strike over issues relating to the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement and deployment of the University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) payment platform. The NCL had issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve the issue. The ultimatum had expired with the strike still lingering. See Also: ASUU Str...
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2023 Elections: Ohanaeze Begs IPOB To Allow Elections Hold In South-East
16Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Biafra, Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Elections: Ohanaeze Begs IPOB To Allow Elections Hold In South-East

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra not to destabilise elections in the South East ahead of the 2023 elections. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra not to destabilise elections in the South East ahead of the 2023 elections. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra not to destabilise elections in the South East ahead of the 2023 elections. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra not to destabilise elections in the South East ahead of the 2023 elections. Recall that IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful had said on Thursday that ...
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CAN Chairman, Another Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kaduna
16Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security

CAN Chairman, Another Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kaduna

Two Catholic Priests have been abducted by gunmen in Kaduna State. Reports say the priests identified as Reverend Father John Cheitnum and Reverend Father Donatus Cleopas were kidnapped by suspected bandits at Yadin Gura in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Reports say the priests identified as Reverend Father John Cheitnum and Reverend Father Donatus Cleopas were kidnapped by suspected bandits at Yadin Gura in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Reverend Father Emmanuel Okolo, the chancellor of Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, in a statement, said Fr Cheitnum is the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Jema’a Local Government Area of the State. See Also: Catholic Priests Abducted along Expressway in Edo Fr Okolo stated the priests were abduct...
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Osun Elections: Court Bars Omotekun From Poll Duty
15Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Osun Elections: Court Bars Omotekun From Poll Duty

The Yoruba Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps has been restrained from participating in the Osun State governorship election, billed to hold on Saturday. The judgment was delivered by an Osun State Federal High court that sat in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to make use of the Amotekun Corps as part of the personnel to be deployed to provide security in the election According to the judgment, Amotekun personnel are not to be deployed either security officers or volunteers in the governorship poll. See Also: Election in Osun: 21,000 Policemen Deployed for Security The order partly read, “That the 1st defendant (INEC) is hereby restrained from requesting the deployment of the second defen...
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Iyabo Ojo Reacts To Baba Ijesha’s Sentencing
15Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

Iyabo Ojo Reacts To Baba Ijesha’s Sentencing

Iyabo Ojo, a Nigerian actress has reacted to the sentencing of a colleague, Baba Ijesha, by a Lagos court over sexual abuse of a minor. Iyabo Ojo, a Nigerian actress has reacted to the sentencing of a colleague, Baba Ijesha, by a Lagos court over sexual abuse of a minor. See Also: Baba Ijesha Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault Baba Ijesha (Olanrewaju James) Baba Ijesha whose real name is Olanrewaju James was found guilty of sexually molesting Comedian Prince’s foster daughter by an Ikeja Special Offences Court. The actor was sentenced to 16 years in jail by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo after a judgment that lasted two hours. Reacting to the judgment, Iyabo Ojo who has been an active campaigner for justice for the victim, took to her Instagram account to laud ...
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ASUU Strike: Implement Signed Agreements, Kalu Tells FG
14Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Education, News, Nigeria

ASUU Strike: Implement Signed Agreements, Kalu Tells FG

Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to take practical measures to end the ongoing ASUU strike. Kalu disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that recurrent strikes lead to poor quality of graduates from the country’s universities. He called on both parties to stop playing with the future of Nigerian youths who have been at home for over five months. The statement reads: “Incessant strikes disrupt the academic calendar, encourage brain drain and contribute significantly to poor quality of graduates in the country, with far-reaching implications for national development.” See Also: ASUU Strike: Call Off Strike, Other Sectors Need Attention – Presidency “The Federal Govern...
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ASUU Strike: Education My Greatest Legacy To My Kids, Buhari Says As Strike Enters Fifth Month
14Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Education, News, Nigeria

ASUU Strike: Education My Greatest Legacy To My Kids, Buhari Says As Strike Enters Fifth Month

As the ongoing ASUU strike , enters its fifth month today, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his greatest legacy to his children is education. As the strike embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, enters its fifth month today, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his greatest legacy to his children is education. Buhari stressed that asides from education, he is not leaving anything for anyone to inherit, noting that he prioritizes the education of his female children. He disclosed this when he paid Sallah homage to Dr. Faruk Umar, the Emir of Daura, at his palace in Daura, Katsina State.   The President’s counsel was contained in a statement issued by Mallam Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity...
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket A Disastrous Error —Babachir Lawal
13Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Muslim-Muslim Ticket A Disastrous Error —Babachir Lawal

Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, has condemned Bola Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim-Muslim ticket under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, has condemned Bola Tinubu’s choice of a fellow Muslim as his running mate under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He described the choice of the former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, as a disastrous error. Lawal in a statement issued on Tuesday described Tinubu as a good man who has been influenced by sycophants and lapdogs. See Also: Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Nigeria Struggling To Remain A Country – Ezekwesili  He said: “I thought I will be able to avoid commenting on the disastrous er...
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