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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Conference of Nigerian  Political Parties  (CNPP) in Ekiti has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and  Gov. Ayo Fayose over their comments on the release of the 82 Chibok girls. The PDP National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Sen.  Ahmed Makarfi, had condemned the swap of the girls with some Boko Haram members. Fayose,  on his part,  also described the release of the girls as a diversionary tactic orchestrated by the Muhammadu Buhari administration. But the CNPP in a statement  by its Chairman, Mr Tunji Ogunlola, condemned Makarfi’s comment, saying  he was  “playing politics with the freedom of Chibok girls.’’ He  noted that the girls had been in captivity for over three years, adding that Nigerians appreciated  the efforts of Buhari  in  securing  the release  in line with his promise in the run-up to the 2019 general election. “CNPP condemns   the PDP leader , Makar...

http://ift.tt/2qOvezE Restructuring of Nigeria, what form? As many are calling for the restructuring of Nigeria one may ask what form should the restructuring take.? We ask you our esteemed readers what is your take on the restructuring of our beloved country take? Do we really need to restructure this country, do see any need for it? The post Restructuring of Nigeria, what form? appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2psLEJi

http://ift.tt/2oBhFkZ As we speak, the Commissioner for Water Resources has been released and he is right now with his family.PHOTO: Thetoc.gr Mr Gabriel Odu-Oji, the Commissioner for Water Resources in Cross River, kidnapped on April 9, has regained freedom, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. ASP Irene Ugbo, the Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, confirmed his release in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Calabar. “As we speak, the Commissioner for Water Resources has been released and he is right now with his family. “No ransome was paid to his kidnappers. The combined effort of security agencies in the state and the office of the State Security Adviser were on top of the matter to secure his release. “We are happy that he was released alive, hale and hearty’’, she said. NAN recalls that Odu-Oji was kidnapped by five gunmen at Mayne Avenue area of Calabar South. Vía The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper http://if...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Japhet Alakam Winner of the 2016 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature, Africa’s most prestigious literature Prize, will be announced on May 20, 2017 at a grand finale/award presentation ceremony which will hold at the upscale Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The winner will be selected from the three shortlisted authors: Jacqui L’Ange author of The Seed Thief; Jowhor Ile, author of And After Many Days, and Julie Iromuanya, author of Mr & Mrs Doctor. Speaking about the grand finale, the Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher, said that apart from being the climax of a series of milestones that makes the Prize unique, the award presentation further underscores Etisalat’s unwavering commitment to the development of African literature. “The Etisalat Prize entails a rigorous process which the winner and the two runners-up have endured. We are elated by the thoroughness of the entire process; from the...