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News Update?German minister warns against downplaying Russian nuclear threats

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Politics tamfitronics Latest Politics updatein nigeriaGerman Defence Minister, Christine Lambrecht, on Thursday warned against taking Russia’s nuclear threats in the Ukraine war lightly.Lambrecht gave the warning on the sidelines of a NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels.“It is very important that we take the threats made by Russia very seriously and that we adapt accordingly,” Lambrecht said.If you enjoy this story, please do not forget to check out our other news stories:NATO ministers had said they were due to discuss how to deal with threats by Russian President, Vladimir Putin. The consultations and deliberations of the nuclear planning group would however kept secret.Lambrecht asked for understanding that these deliberations would be taking place in “internal, secret committees.”“But I can say we are prepared.” She added.
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Politics?‘Incoming Vice President’ — Jonathan Declares Support For Okowa
26 Sep
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Politics?‘Incoming Vice President’ — Jonathan Declares Support For Okowa

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Politics tamfitronics Latest Politics updatein nigeriaFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has declared support for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Southern nigeria, as the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Lifestyle Nigeria reports that at a meeting with some members of the PDP on Wednesday night, Jonathan addressed Okowa as nigeria’s incoming Vice President.The meeting was attended by party chieftains including Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, North-East nigeria.Jonathan, while holding Okowa’s hand said, “Our incoming vice-president — he has served two tenures as a governor.”The Former President further wished those contesting for various positions in the 2023 elections “more success”.This is Jonathan’s first public statement backing a Vice Presidential candidate in the build-up to the 2023 presidential election.His support for Okowa simply indicates he is backing the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of...
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“We’re not Igbos” – Controversy as Ikwerre ethnic group rejects affiliation with southeast
26 Sep
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“We’re not Igbos” – Controversy as Ikwerre ethnic group rejects affiliation with southeast

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Politics tamfitronics The Ikwerre ethnic nationality, represented by the Iwhnurohna Progressive Union (IPU), has ignited fresh controversy over their ethnic identity, firmly rejecting any affiliation with the Igbo people of the Southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria.The Ikwerre, primarily based in Rivers State in Nigeria’s South-South region, voiced strong opposition to comments by a former Secretary-General of the apex Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Uche Okwukwu, who claimed that the Ikwerre are of Igbo descent.Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the President of IPU, Dr Okachikwu Dibia, expressed his community’s discontent with what he described as an “unholy narrative” propagated by Igbo leaders such as Okwukwu and the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.Dibia stated that the Ikwerre ethnic group would file a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other national...
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Oyo govt awards N25m to anthem composers
26 Sep
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Oyo govt awards N25m to anthem composers

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Politics tamfitronics The Oyo State Government has approved a N25 million compensation for the composers of the state’s anthem, We are the leaderas announced by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, after the State Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, September 24.The government also revealed plans to allocate land parcels and name streets after the composers. Governor Seyi Makinde praised the vision of Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, wife of the former governor, for initiating the anthem project.Oyelade further noted that the Ministry of Information and Orientation would produce a documentary on the anthem’s history.In addition, the council approved the promotion of 1,629 workers, including nurses previously affected by administrative errors during the 2017–2020 promotion cycle.Further, 47 civil servants dismissed under the previous administration were reinstated, while 124 workers sacked in 2012 were pardoned. However,...
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