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ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION, EGBABOR AVERT COMMUNITY CRISIS AT OYEDE

July 18, 2019
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JOB CREATION: DELTA GOVT TRAINS 41 YOUTHS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Military Urged To Sustain Operations Against Illegal Bunkering In Delta
Breaking News / News / State Of The Nation

Suicide Attempts: FG May Redesign Second Niger Bridge

July 14, 2019
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EDUCATION: Monarch’s Wife Donates Books To Schools In Anambra

July 12, 2019
Breaking News / International Relations / News

Income Alone Can’t Be Used To Classify Poverty, Says UNDP
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AFCON 2019: Okowa Hails Resilient Super Eagles For Semi-Final Qualification

July 11, 2019
Breaking News / EDUCATION / Security Watch

Delta Govt To Partner Community Vigilantes To Secure School Facilities
Breaking News / News / Security Watch / State Of The Nation

RUGA: South-East Govs Ban Cattle Movement On Foot **To Tolerate Herdsmen On Peaceful Trade
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Bashorun Askia Felicitates With Gov. Okowa @ 60 **As Okowa Marks Birthday In Grand Style

July 9, 2019

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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION, EGBABOR AVERT COMMUNITY CRISIS AT OYEDE

ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION, EGBABOR AVERT COMMUNITY CRISIS AT OYEDE

On July 18, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

From Michael EKOKORUWE: The President General of Isoko Development Union, High Chief Iduh Amadhe and Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor, Chairman Isoko North local government area, has averted Oyede community traditional monarchy crisis at Oyede, Isoko North local government area of Delta state. Anonymous…

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JOB CREATION: DELTA GOVT TRAINS 41 YOUTHS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP

JOB CREATION: DELTA GOVT TRAINS 41 YOUTHS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP

On July 18, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

A two day training programme on entrepreneurship and business management has been organized for 41 graduates of the Delta State Government’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP). The training which took place at the Conference Hall of the Office of the Chief…

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Military Urged To Sustain Operations Against Illegal Bunkering In Delta

Military Urged To Sustain Operations Against Illegal Bunkering In Delta

On July 18, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Operation of the soldiers in 19 Battalion, Koko, Delta State of Nigeria against illegal oil bunkering has began to yield tremendous result says the military. In particular, incessant oil bunkery activities within Benin river along Abide community, an area our source described…

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Suicide Attempts: FG May Redesign Second Niger Bridge

Suicide Attempts: FG May Redesign Second Niger Bridge

On July 14, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

**Recommends standard walkway of 1.5m high to discourage anyone who might want to jump from the bridge into the river FROM SUNNY A. DAVID / ONITSHA The Federal Controller of Works in Anambra State, Mr. Adeyemo Ajani, on Saturday said the second…

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EDUCATION: Monarch’s Wife Donates Books To Schools In Anambra

EDUCATION: Monarch’s Wife Donates Books To Schools In Anambra

On July 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-FROM SUNNY A. DAVID / ONITSHA: In an effort to improve the standard of education in her community, wife of the Traditional Ruler of Atani in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, HRH Odua Nwanyj Adaeze Ngoddy, alongside her friend Mrs….

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Income Alone Can’t Be Used To Classify Poverty, Says UNDP

Income Alone Can’t Be Used To Classify Poverty, Says UNDP

On July 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Income alone cannot be used to classify rich and poor people, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has said. According to the United Nations body, findings from the 2019 global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) have shown that there are disparities in how…

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AFCON 2019: Okowa Hails Resilient Super Eagles For Semi-Final Qualification

AFCON 2019: Okowa Hails Resilient Super Eagles For Semi-Final Qualification

On July 11, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Wednesday congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for qualifying for the Semi finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the Semi finals of the 32nd edition…

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Delta Govt To Partner Community Vigilantes To Secure School Facilities

Delta Govt To Partner Community Vigilantes To Secure School Facilities

On July 11, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-From Blank NEWS Online Education Desk Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, has called on community vigilantes to partner with the state government in securing school facilities against vandals in public schools in the state. The commissioner…

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RUGA: South-East Govs Ban Cattle Movement On Foot **To Tolerate Herdsmen On Peaceful Trade

RUGA: South-East Govs Ban Cattle Movement On Foot **To Tolerate Herdsmen On Peaceful Trade

On July 11, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

FROM SUNNY A. DAVID / AWKA South-East Governors have denied allocating any portion of land in the region for the Ruga Fulani herdsmen settlement, even as they promised to tolerate herdsmen who carry out peaceful trade. In a statement signed by the…

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Bashorun Askia Felicitates With Gov. Okowa @ 60 **As Okowa Marks Birthday In Grand Style

Bashorun Askia Felicitates With Gov. Okowa @ 60 **As Okowa Marks Birthday In Grand Style

On July 9, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Albert OGRAKA: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun (Hon) Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has felicitated with Governor Ifeanyi Arthur…

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House Of Representatives Minority Leadership: Anioma PDP Leaders, Elders, Stakeholders Reject Ndudi Elumelu’s Suspension

On July 8, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

The leaders, elders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anioma, the Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State, have rejected the suspension of Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, the new Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, declaring that the suspension…

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SEMA, NEMA DISBURSE RELIEF MATERIALS TO FLOOD VICTIMS AT OLEH

SEMA, NEMA DISBURSE RELIEF MATERIALS TO FLOOD VICTIMS AT OLEH

On July 8, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

FROM MICHAEL EKOKORUWE: Flood victims from Isoko South local government area at the weekend, received relief materials from the state government and were disbursed by SEMA AND NEMA Officials at the local government council secretariat Oleh. Anonymous beneficiary that witness the disbursement…

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Job Creation: Delta Govt Trains, Sets Up 12 Youths in Fish Processing

Job Creation: Delta Govt Trains, Sets Up 12 Youths in Fish Processing

On July 8, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta State Government has organized a one day practical training on Fish Processing to twelve youths under its Brown Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP). Each youth drawn from the three senatorial districts of the state was also given 2 fish smoking…

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Delta State Government Introduces Post-Training Proficiency Test for STEP Graduates

Delta State Government Introduces Post-Training Proficiency Test for STEP Graduates

On July 8, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Beneficiaries of the Delta State Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) who have completed their 6 months training in their chosen vocational skills have undergone a post-training proficiency test to qualify them for their starter packs. A statement made available to Blank…

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Okowa: 60 Garlands For An Indefatigable Performer

Okowa: 60 Garlands For An Indefatigable Performer

On July 8, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

By Charles Aniagwu “Greatness lies not in ruling a people, it lies in being the cause of happiness in their lives.” ― Abhijit Naskar As Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa celebrates his Diamond jubilee, today (July 8, 2019), all attention is…

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DELTA WORKS COMMISSIONER AUGOYE CHARGES STAFF TO BRACE-UP FOR MORE WORK

DELTA WORKS COMMISSIONER AUGOYE CHARGES STAFF TO BRACE-UP FOR MORE WORK

On July 6, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

***PS Edafioghor Pledges Staff Support The Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye, has charged the staff of the ministry to brace up for serious work in the second tenure of Governor Okowa administration. Chief Augoye who resumed work in his office at…

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UKAH CHARGES EDUCATION MINISTRY STAFF TO SUSTAIN DEVELOPMENT STRIDES FOR GOV. OKOWA’S STRONGER DELTA

UKAH CHARGES EDUCATION MINISTRY STAFF TO SUSTAIN DEVELOPMENT STRIDES FOR GOV. OKOWA’S STRONGER DELTA

On July 6, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

***PS Dietake Congratulates Ukah The newly appointed Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah has charged management and staff of the ministry to be up and doing with their duties so as to sustain the development strides attained in the…

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Our Suspension Is Hasty- Hon Elumelu

Our Suspension Is Hasty- Hon Elumelu

On July 6, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

***Wants PDP NWC To Rescind Decision The newly elected Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Honourable Ndudi Elumelu has expressed shock over his alleged suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The NWC under…

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Yobe Govt Pays N56.7 Million To Families Of 42 Deceased LG Staff

Yobe Govt Pays N56.7 Million To Families Of 42 Deceased LG Staff

On July 5, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

From Mike Sogbola-: Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Mai-Mala Buni has approved payment of N56.7 million to families of 42 deceased local government staff as part of their terminal benefits. The approval for the payment was given on Thursday as part of the…

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DELTA POLY STUDENTS HONOUR IBORI THROUGH SPORTS FIESTA **HAIL EX-GOV FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE POLYTECHNIC

DELTA POLY STUDENTS HONOUR IBORI THROUGH SPORTS FIESTA **HAIL EX-GOV FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE POLYTECHNIC

On July 5, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

From Michael EKOKORUWE: Delta State polytechnic students from the three campuses located at Ozoro, Ogwashukwu and Oghara, have organized a sports fiesta, tagged ‘’Ibori sports fiesta 2019” to commemorate His Excellency Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former governor of Delta State for the…

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ELUMELU BECOMES NEW HOUSE OF REPS MINORITY LEADER ***AS GBAJABIAMILA UPHOLDS MINORITY CAUCUS NOMINATIONS

ELUMELU BECOMES NEW HOUSE OF REPS MINORITY LEADER ***AS GBAJABIAMILA UPHOLDS MINORITY CAUCUS NOMINATIONS

On July 5, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has announced Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta State as the new Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. The announcement of Hon. Ndudi as the House Minority leader,…

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VESSEL OWNERS BLAST FG, NAVY, POLICE, INDIA GOVT OVER FREED KIDNAP VICTIMS **Wants Release of Crew Members

VESSEL OWNERS BLAST FG, NAVY, POLICE, INDIA GOVT OVER FREED KIDNAP VICTIMS **Wants Release of Crew Members

On July 4, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

** APPEAL FOR RELEASE OF 19 CREW MEMBERS BEING DETAINED BY NIGERIAN NAVY The Owners of the Vessel, ‘MT APECUS’ have berated the Federal Government, the Nigerian Navy, the Police as well as the Indian Government over the recent release of five…

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Delta United, Stronger Than Ever –Okowa ***Izu Anioma, AAIC, Royal Fathers Give Thanks For His Reelection

On July 1, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

With the perfection of the zoning arrangement that sought to rotate political power among the three Senatorial Districts in the state, Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has described it as an omen of a people stronger and more united than ever….

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LATE ELOZINO OGEGE: Gov. Okowa Assures Family Of Justice …Presents N6m Financial Assistance

LATE ELOZINO OGEGE: Gov. Okowa Assures Family Of Justice …Presents N6m Financial Assistance

On June 28, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the perpetuators of the ritual murder of Elozino Ogege, must be brought to justice. Speaking on Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Asaba during the presentation of a 6-million naira cheque as financial…

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MIDWEST MOVEMENT REJECTS FG PLOT TO CREATE FULANI SETTLEMENTS IN DELTA, EDO TERRITORIES

MIDWEST MOVEMENT REJECTS FG PLOT TO CREATE FULANI SETTLEMENTS IN DELTA, EDO TERRITORIES

On June 27, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

The Midwest Movement has brazenly rejected the renewed plot by the Federal Government to forcefully annex lands belonging to various ethnic nationalities in States across Nigeria, in a bid to settle Fulani herders in colonies to be known as RUGA Settlements. The…

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Nigeria-Based Startup Among 10 From Africa, UAE To Participate In GBF Mentorship Programme

On June 25, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A total of 10 startups from Africa and the UAE have been selected to participate in Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Global Business Forum (GBF) Mentorship Programme which aims to foster cross-border cooperation and help participants expand…

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Trump Imposes “Hard-Hitting Sanctions” On Iran’s Supreme Leader

Trump Imposes “Hard-Hitting Sanctions” On Iran’s Supreme Leader

On June 25, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

The United States has levied new sanctions on Iran today in an effort to further squeeze the regime into compliance over the controversial nuclear deal and stave off additional hostilities from the Middle Eastern nation. Today’s sanctions target the Ayatollah Khamenei directly. “Today’s action…

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Oleju Entrepreneurship Hub (NGO) Commissioned In Sapele

Oleju Entrepreneurship Hub (NGO) Commissioned In Sapele

On June 25, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

From: Andrew Ohwobetehe -Sapele As part of efforts to contribute to the economic development of Sapele and Delta State in general through the provision of skill acquisition and reduction of unemployment, Oleju Entrepreneurship Hub was at the weekend commissioned in Sapele local…

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Yobe Assembly Elects Speaker, Deputy

Yobe Assembly Elects Speaker, Deputy

On June 24, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

From Mike Sogbola-Maiduguri: Yobe State House of Assembly on Monday elected the Speaker and Deputy Speaker Speaker and for it’s Seventh Assembly. Hon. Ahmed Lawan Mirwa, representing Nguru II constituency and Hon Auwalu Isa Bello of Mamudo constituency were both elected Speaker…

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Man Attempting To Vandalize EEDC Cable Electrocuted In Anambra

Man Attempting To Vandalize EEDC Cable Electrocuted In Anambra

On June 23, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

From Sunny A. DAVID / AWKA: A young man suspected be cable vandal was electrocuted on Sunday while attempting to vandalize armoured cable at Ezinifite, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The deceased whose name could not be ascertained as at…

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STALEMATE IN PDP OVER MINORITY LEADER POSITION, AS ELUMELU, CHINDA BATTLE FOR TOP JOB

STALEMATE IN PDP OVER MINORITY LEADER POSITION, AS ELUMELU, CHINDA BATTLE FOR TOP JOB

On June 21, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

A stalemate of significant proportions over who should be picked as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, may have engulfed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the jostle for leadership positions in the National Assembly unfold. Two candidates, Hon. Ndudi…

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ALLEGED FORGERY: COLLEGE CLEARS FEDERAL LAWMAKER, NICHOLAS MUTU ***AS REP MEMBER REACTS

ALLEGED FORGERY: COLLEGE CLEARS FEDERAL LAWMAKER, NICHOLAS MUTU ***AS REP MEMBER REACTS

On June 20, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

**MUTU REACTS TO ALLEGATIONS OF FORGERY, IMPERSONATION A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nicholas Mutu, representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in Delta State, has reacted to allegations of forgery and impersonation being levelled against him by the defeated candidate of the…

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Iran Shoots Down US ‘Spy’ Drone

Iran Shoots Down US ‘Spy’ Drone

On June 20, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it had shot down a US “spy drone” which violated Iranian airspace near the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest incident to stoke tension in the strategic sea lane. The US-manufactured Global Hawk surveillance drone was…

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Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Dies In Court

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Dies In Court

On June 18, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s state TV says the country’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi has collapsed during a court session and died. The state TV says the 67-year-old Morsi was attending a session Monday in his trial on espionage charges when he blacked…

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Northeast crisis: UNICEF condemns use of children as human bombs

Northeast crisis: UNICEF condemns use of children as human bombs

On June 18, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

From Mike Sogbola-Maiduguri: The United Nation’s’ Children Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the use of children as human bombs and in any combat or non-combat roles in the ongoing conflict in Nigeria’s north-east. UNICEF claimed that from 2018 till date 53 children were…

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UN condemns suicide attacks on Konduga, North-East Nigeria

UN condemns suicide attacks on Konduga, North-East Nigeria

On June 18, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

From Mike Sogbola-Maiduguri: The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon has condemned the multiple suicide bombings that reportedly claimed the lives of at least 30 civilians and injured more than 40 others on the evening of Sunday 16 June 2019….

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More Honours For MKO: Abuja National Stadium Now Moshood Abiola National Stadium –President Buhari

More Honours For MKO: Abuja National Stadium Now Moshood Abiola National Stadium –President Buhari

On June 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday renamed the National Stadium Abuja to Moshood Abiola National Stadium as mark of honour to the late winner of the June 12 1993, Presidential Election. This was announced by the president while delivering his 2019 June 12…

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List of Nigeria’s Senate Presidents, Deputy Senate Presidents, House of Representatives Speakers from 1999 till date

List of Nigeria’s Senate Presidents, Deputy Senate Presidents, House of Representatives Speakers from 1999 till date

On June 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

List of Senate Presidents from 1999 till date 1• Evan Enwerem PDP 1999-1999 2• Chuba Okadigbo PDP 1999-2000 3• Anyim Pius Anyim PDP 2000-2003 4• Adolphus Wabara PDP 2003-2005 5• Ken Nnamani PDP 2005-2007 6• David Mark PDP 2007-2011 7• David Mark…

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Okorocha’s Controversial Certificate Of Return: Why INEC Is Against His Senatorial Bid

Okorocha’s Controversial Certificate Of Return: Why INEC Is Against His Senatorial Bid

On June 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

By Albert OGRAKA: It is no longer news that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Tuesday issued the certificate of return to former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, who was hitherto denied issuance of the certificate, until the Commission…

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A Democracy Day Primer – I

A Democracy Day Primer – I

On June 12, 2019 by Blank NEWS Online

By Wole Soyinka: This year’s recall of an uplifting day in the year 1993 comes up against a background of its most shameful disavowal: the 2019 elections – still under judicial contestation – an event that would be more accurately described as…

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