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Nigeria Insists Africa Needs to Unite Against Insecurity for Growth, Development

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Tinubu, CJN, others for National Justice Summit 2024 Wednesday

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International IDEA, other development partners to hold National Justice Summit

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EFCC Advised to Follow Due Process in Its Case Against Yahaya Bello

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NUJ Celebrates Newly Constituted The Pointer Editorial Team

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U.S. govt berates ‘Nigeria for arbitrary arrests’ of Emefiele, Kanu by DSS

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EDO 2024: NNPP DEPUTY GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE MEETS WITH PARTY LEADERS IN ABUJA

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Azemhe Commiserate with Edo market fire victims, blames PDP govt for insensitivity

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FG Appoints 5 New Chargé D’affaires, 12 Consuls General to Nigerian Missions

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US Spends $15 Million; Trained Over 46,000 in Dispute Resolution for Northern, Middle-Belt Region

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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).

Eulogy: Uduaghan Mourns Akunyili, says she was a Woman of Uncommon Courage

Eulogy: Uduaghan Mourns Akunyili, says she was a Woman of Uncommon Courage

June 7, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta state Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, has noted with great pain the sudden demise of Professor Dora Akunyili, former Information Minister describing her as a woman with uncommon courage. Reacting to the news of Professor Akunyili’s death, the Governor in a statement issued…

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Right Of Reply: Deconstructing Uche Igwe’s Lies Against Abia State Government -By Charles Ajunwa

Right Of Reply: Deconstructing Uche Igwe’s Lies Against Abia State Government -By Charles Ajunwa

June 7, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

A man who calls himself Uche Igwe had set out on a “regrettably long” journey from Port Harcourt to Aba and found himself trapped in traffic jam. According to him, the journey which would have lasted for less than an hour took…

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Opinion: EVIL THRIVES WHEN PEOPLE LIKE REAGAN ARE ALLOWED FREE REIGN -By Eddie Onuzuruike

Opinion: EVIL THRIVES WHEN PEOPLE LIKE REAGAN ARE ALLOWED FREE REIGN -By Eddie Onuzuruike

June 7, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The piece published by Reagan Ufomba in one of the national dailies on Tuesday May 27, 2014 is at best ludicrous. It is very obvious that Ufomba has not discovered himself. He would not, because he had not spared the time to…

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Gov. Orji Expresses Shock over Alhaji Ado Bayero’s Death *As S' East Govs’ Forum Commiserates with Kano Govt

Gov. Orji Expresses Shock over Alhaji Ado Bayero’s Death *As S' East Govs’ Forum Commiserates with Kano Govt

June 7, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has expressed shock over the death of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero who died on Friday at the age of 83 after a protracted illness. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles…

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Crisis Rocks Rivers APC as Legacy Parties Pledge Loyalty to PDP, Princewill

Crisis Rocks Rivers APC as Legacy Parties Pledge Loyalty to PDP, Princewill

June 7, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The huge crack in the Rivers State APC, after weeks of neglect has come out in the open. “The APC Legacy Parties, comprising the former ACN, ANPP and CPC parties in the state have not only distanced themselves from the just concluded…

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Eulogy: Ado Bayero Is Embodiment Of Peace, National Unity, Says Gov Uduaghan

Eulogy: Ado Bayero Is Embodiment Of Peace, National Unity, Says Gov Uduaghan

June 7, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed sadness at the death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero describing him as an epitome of peace and national unity. In a statement made available to Blank NEWS Online by Felix Ofou,…

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2014 AFIF: Industrialisation, Private Sector Key To Delta's Economy Lift -Uduaghan Unfolds In Germany

2014 AFIF: Industrialisation, Private Sector Key To Delta's Economy Lift -Uduaghan Unfolds In Germany

June 6, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The governor of Nigeria’s oil wealthy Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has unveiled a comprehensive package to creating befitting environment to ensure that private sector investments thrive in the state. Uduaghan’s zeal to lift the state beyond its frontiers include driving…

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BREAKING NEWS: Delta Speaker Appoints Patrick Nwanze CPS

BREAKING NEWS: Delta Speaker Appoints Patrick Nwanze CPS

June 5, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Speaker of the Delta state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peter Onwusanya, has named Mr. Patrick Nwanze as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Until his appointment, on official secondment, Mr. Nwanze is the Group News Editor of the Delta state owned…

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Economy: Uduaghan Leads Delta Delegation To Cologne Investment Forum

Economy: Uduaghan Leads Delta Delegation To Cologne Investment Forum

June 5, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has taken his drive for investment to Germany where the 2014 African Finance and Investment Forum (AFIF) is currently taking place in Cologne. A statement signed by the Special Assistant to Delta state Commissioner for Infrmation,…

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Education: President Jonathan Breaks Ground For New Varsity In Delta

Education: President Jonathan Breaks Ground For New Varsity In Delta

June 4, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

President Jonathan performing the ground-breaking ceremony Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has performed the ground breaking ceremony for Eagle Heights University at Omadino, saying the university is one of the series of projects that is positioning Delta State as hub for investment. According…

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"No Amnesty For Boko Haram" -Says Presidency *As Jonathan Dissociates Self From Amnesty Deal

"No Amnesty For Boko Haram" -Says Presidency *As Jonathan Dissociates Self From Amnesty Deal

June 2, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The respite and indignation that greeted the recent report of President Goodluck Jonathan’s grant of amnesty to the unrepentant Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has taken a new dimension as the President and Commander In Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces denies ever…

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Personality: Keeping Faith With The Ochendo Legacy Of Purposeful Governance -By Charles Ajunwa

Personality: Keeping Faith With The Ochendo Legacy Of Purposeful Governance -By Charles Ajunwa

May 30, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Without sounding immodest Abia State has become reference point for good governance since the advent of the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria. For the people of Abia State there is every reason to feel good for getting the benefits of the…

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Breaking News: Jonathan Grants Boko Haram Terrorists Amnesty

Breaking News: Jonathan Grants Boko Haram Terrorists Amnesty

May 29, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

President Goodluck Jonathan surprised Nigerians and members of the International Community who are avowed to moves to crush the Boko Haram Islamist terrorist sect by granting them amnesty on Thursday, May 29, 2014 as part of his Democracy Day largesse. President Jonathan,…

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Insecurity: Stop Blame Game, Take Responsibility, Uduaghan Charges Leaders

Insecurity: Stop Blame Game, Take Responsibility, Uduaghan Charges Leaders

May 29, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has cautioned leaders in the country to stop the “blame game” but take full responsibility and play active roles in the battle against terrorism. Governor Uduaghan spoke on Thursday at the 2014 Democracy Day celebration which…

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Politics: Gov. Uduaghan Advocates Govt, Pol. Parties Partnership

Politics: Gov. Uduaghan Advocates Govt, Pol. Parties Partnership

May 29, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged political parties to partner with government to ensure accelerated development in the country. Governor Uduaghan, who stated this in Asaba Wednesday night, when he hosted leaders of political parties in the state to a…

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Uduaghan, JTF Call for Modular Refineries to Check Oil Theft

Uduaghan, JTF Call for Modular Refineries to Check Oil Theft

May 28, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged the people of Niger Delta to be vigilant against pipeline vandals and crude oil thieves as such persons portend danger to their environment. Besides, he said that the state Government was in support of…

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Children's Day: Abia Govt Shuns Celebration Over Chibok Girls *As Gov Orji Says SENEC is Open to all Igbos

Children's Day: Abia Govt Shuns Celebration Over Chibok Girls *As Gov Orji Says SENEC is Open to all Igbos

May 27, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji, has cancelled all activities lined up for celebration of the 2014 Democracy Day in sympathy with the over 200 Chibok schoolgirls in Borno State abducted by Boko Haram A Government Special Announcement made available…

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Children's Day: "Do Not Despair Over Chibok Girls, Boko Haram Is Losing War" -Uduaghan Tells Nigerians

Children's Day: "Do Not Despair Over Chibok Girls, Boko Haram Is Losing War" -Uduaghan Tells Nigerians

May 27, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged Nigerians not to be discouraged by the incessant attacks by the Boko Haram terrorists’ sect but continue to stand behind President Goodluck Jonathan and the various security agencies in their determination to defeat the…

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Uduaghan vs Ogboru: "S'Court Judgement Has Averted Violence On Our Jurisprudence" -Ogeah Esq

Uduaghan vs Ogboru: "S'Court Judgement Has Averted Violence On Our Jurisprudence" -Ogeah Esq

May 27, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Following the ruling of the Supreme Court on May 26, 2014, which threw out the case brought by Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru against incumbent Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Barr, Chike Ogeah in his reaction says “the judgement…

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Delta Police Declares Fake "Royal Father" Wanted, Arrest Kidnappers, Robbers, Recovers Snatched Vehicle, Firearms

Delta Police Declares Fake "Royal Father" Wanted, Arrest Kidnappers, Robbers, Recovers Snatched Vehicle, Firearms

May 25, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

These press statements made available to Blank NEWS Online were signed by the Delta state Commissioner of Police, IKECHUKWU ADUBA NPM, PSC (+) and the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP. CELESTINA KALU of the Delta state Police Command respectively. Delta…

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Right Of Reply: MISCHIEF MAKERS AT WORK -By Hilary Ibegbulem

Right Of Reply: MISCHIEF MAKERS AT WORK -By Hilary Ibegbulem

May 23, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Right Of Reply>> My attention has been drawn to a recent report from a social media Sahara reporters that I led a killer squad and attempted to murder one Mr. Sunny Okonye for destroying the billboard belonging to a serving Senator, Dr….

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Right Of Reply: Inglorious Uche Igwe On A Hatchet Job -By Eddie Onuzuruike

Right Of Reply: Inglorious Uche Igwe On A Hatchet Job -By Eddie Onuzuruike

May 23, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Right Of Reply> Uche Igwe, whoever he may be wrote in the Punch of Wednesday May 21, 2014, on his viewpoint column. It was sheer blackmail from first line to the last one. He pretended to know Abia. Reading in between the…

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Teachers Dare Boko Haram: Uduaghan Cautions NUT On Closure of Schls Over Chibok Abduction

Teachers Dare Boko Haram: Uduaghan Cautions NUT On Closure of Schls Over Chibok Abduction

May 23, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has been advised against plans to close down all public schools in Nigeria over delay in the safe release of abducted Chibok girls and killing of teachers, as their action could be misconstrued as support for…

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DEMOCRACY, CHILDREN'S DAY: Uduaghan Declares Fasting, Prayers for Nigeria

DEMOCRACY, CHILDREN'S DAY: Uduaghan Declares Fasting, Prayers for Nigeria

May 22, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has said that the 2014 Children’s and Democracy Day celebrations will not be celebrated with the usual fanfare as a result of the security challenges currently facing the country. Addressing a press conference to kick-start the…

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Gov. Orji Condoles with Families of Jos Bomb Blasts Victims *Describes act as barbaric, wicked

Gov. Orji Condoles with Families of Jos Bomb Blasts Victims *Describes act as barbaric, wicked

May 22, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has sympathized with the families of victims of the recent bomb blasts, which claimed over forty lives. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji who is the Chairman of South…

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Abians Set Academic Record at Dillard University, USA ***Governor Orji lauds their high performance

May 21, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Abia State has recorded another feat in the education sector. Recently in far away United States of America, three Abians came tops in their academic pursuit as they were among the four best graduating students at Dillard University. The three students who…

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2015: Youth Leaders Endorse Obielum For Delta Guber Race

2015: Youth Leaders Endorse Obielum For Delta Guber Race

May 21, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

CHIEF Godwill Obielum has been endorsed by all the youth leaders of Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency to contest for the governorship position of Delta State in 2015. According to a communiqué signed by more than 120 youth leaders that attended a meeting at…

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IPMAN, Warri Depot Embraces Peace As Uduaghan Reconciles Warring Factions

IPMAN, Warri Depot Embraces Peace As Uduaghan Reconciles Warring Factions

May 21, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The warring factions of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Warri Depot yesterday resolved to work together in the interest of peace in Warri axis and progress of the association. Rising from a peace parley convened in Asaba by the Delta…

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Nigeria: On Zones Of Development -By Pat Utomi

Nigeria: On Zones Of Development -By Pat Utomi

May 19, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

That every part of Nigeria can blossom and achieve a full employment economy is a vision that has been clear to me for a long time. The path to it has been, for me, the idea of zones of development which first…

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National Security: Uduaghan Urges Leaders To Eschew Politics In Utterance

National Security: Uduaghan Urges Leaders To Eschew Politics In Utterance

May 19, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

As Nigeria grapples with the challenge of winning the war against terror, the governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has urged political leaders to always use their positions to unite the nation and join hands with the relevant authorities in…

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Breaking News: Turkish Arms Deal With Boko-Haram Terrorists In Nigeria Exposed

Breaking News: Turkish Arms Deal With Boko-Haram Terrorists In Nigeria Exposed

May 18, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Nigeria -Turkey relations may soon be broken as facts made available to Blank NEWS Online indicate that Turkish Airlines and the Turkish intelligence service MIT may have been aiding islamist terrorists with massive supply of arms to wage war against Nigeria’s…

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Paris Summit for Security in Nigeria Ends: *Vows To Free Abducted Girls, Crush Boko Haram, Ansaru *Int'l Sanctions Against Terrorists *US, UK, France, EU Mobilise Donors

Paris Summit for Security in Nigeria Ends: Vows To Free Abducted Girls, Crush Boko Haram, Ansaru Int'l Sanctions Against Terrorists *US, UK, France, EU Mobilise Donors

May 18, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Heads of State of Benin, Cameroon, Chad, France, Niger and Nigeria, as well as representatives of the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, participated on 17 May 2014 in a Summit in Paris dedicated to security in Nigeria. This…

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Abia Holds Solemn Assembly for Release of Abducted Chibok Girls

Abia Holds Solemn Assembly for Release of Abducted Chibok Girls

May 17, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

It was a solemn atmosphere at Micheal Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, as scores of people, prayer intercessors and clergies from different denomination in Abia State gathered to seek God’s divine intervention for the release of the still missing Chibok abducted school children in…

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Finishing Strong: Delta Unveils Complaints, Information Desks In LGAs

Finishing Strong: Delta Unveils Complaints, Information Desks In LGAs

May 16, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

In an attempt to create a free flow of information from the grassroots to the state government and an effective feedback system, Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has commissioned complaints/information desks in the state local governments. The desks, according to the…

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Emergency Rule Backlash: President Jonathan vs Northern Interests

Emergency Rule Backlash: President Jonathan vs Northern Interests

May 14, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

President Goodluck Jonathan’s letter of request to the National Assembly, seeking an approval to extend the proclamation of the state of emergency for another 6 months in the three terrorist infested north-eastern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe may have suffered a…

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National Confab: C’ttee Adopts Rotational Principle For Presidency, Governorship

National Confab: C’ttee Adopts Rotational Principle For Presidency, Governorship

May 14, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government at the ongoing National Conference, has adopted a rotational principle for presidency and governorship positions in Nigeria. The committee, through a majority vote, on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 agreed that the rotational principle…

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Controversy: Delta Govt Speaks Out On Emmanuel Uduaghan Way

Controversy: Delta Govt Speaks Out On Emmanuel Uduaghan Way

May 14, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

As a result of the recent controversy and bickering which trailed the naming of a road in Asaba, Delta state capital, after the state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, the state government has put the records straight in a bid to halt further…

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Football League: Ibenegbu's Arrival Boosts Warri Wolves *As Wolves Tackles Lobi Stars Today

Football League: Ibenegbu's Arrival Boosts Warri Wolves *As Wolves Tackles Lobi Stars Today

May 14, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Warri Wolves Football Club received a boost during the week when attacking midfielder, Ikechukwu Ibenegbu returned from a long span injury he sustained in Bizerte, Tunisia in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup and will be available for selection against…

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Gov. Uduaghan Of Oil, Gas Wealthy Delta Bags NAWOJ Award

Gov. Uduaghan Of Oil, Gas Wealthy Delta Bags NAWOJ Award

May 13, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

In recognition of his development strides in providing critical infrastructure, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, governor of Delta State, has been honoured as Governor of the Year 2013 by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ). A statement signed by Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu,…

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Jonathan Breaks Ground for Maritime University, Dockyard in Delta * As Uduaghan seeks Support for Jonathan in 2015

Jonathan Breaks Ground for Maritime University, Dockyard in Delta * As Uduaghan seeks Support for Jonathan in 2015

May 12, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

President Goodluck Jonathan made history on Saturday when he performed the ground breaking ceremony for the first maritime university in Africa, the Nigeria Maritime University at Okorenkoko, Warri Soith West Local Government Area of Delta State. Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan…

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