Day: October 8, 2021

Gunmen attack Ebonyi community, 2 Policemen, 2 Lawyers, 8 others killed

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Gunmen reportedly invaded Isu and Onicha-Igboeze communities, of Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State killing no fewer than 10 persons including policemen yesterday. Two Policemen were reportedly killed in Isu while others met a similar fate in Onicha Igboeze. It was gathered that two Lawyers were also killed by the gunmen during the attack. The two affected Lawyers, according to sources, were driving in a vehicle, when they ran into the gunmen who operated on a Lexus Jeep. The Invaders were said to have killed the Lawyers, burnt the…

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Sanwo-Olu backs Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, yesterday, threw his weight behind the presidential bid of National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, in 2023, saying he has the quality to lead the nation. Sanwo-Olu made the remark at the official launch of a campaign group, South-West Agenda for Asiwaju, SWAGA’23, held in Ikeja, Lagos SWAGA’23 is a campaign group championing the cause for the candidacy of the former Lagos State Governor, Tinubu, for the 2023 presidential poll. Speaking at the launch, the governor said: “You can see that Lagos…

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Urhobo women celebrate Owho Day in UK

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The women wing of Urhobo Progressive Union in the United Kingdom, celebrated its maiden edition of Owho Day, a cultural event which was held on October 2, 2021. The event had a lot of activities to commemorate the celebration, and the highlight of the event was the cooking competition, in which the native Owho soup was prepared in the full glare of guests, in a colourful presentation. However, the Owho Soup cooking competition had Mrs. Juliet Okobaroh winning the 1st prize, and Ms. Valera Verere Obukohwo came 2nd. Mrs. Philo…

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