Insecurity: Nigerians Are Safe Under Buhari – Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu is optimistic that Nigeria will overcome its current security challenges. “We know when it started but we don’t want to give excuses. This government will perform, Nigerians will feel safe and be happy,” he said “There is the twist and tone in democracy. We just have to build, tolerate each...
I Have Fears Over Positive Outcome Of 2023 Election – Former INEC Boss
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has raised concerns over the current developments in the political space. According to Jega, he has palpable fears about the outcome of the 2023 general elections. He stated this while speaking at a colloquium organized by the Electoral Hub in Abuja on Wednesday. Jega, however, expressed optimism that Nigeria...
Lockdown: Avoid Stockpiling Petroleum Products, Fire Service Warns Abians
The Abia state Fire Service has warned the people of Abia state to avoid stockpiling petroleum products following the curfew imposed in the state by the government to curtail the spread of coronavirus. The Service in a release signed by the state Comptroller, Gbaruko Victor Okechukwu expressed fear that this may lead to an outbreak, saying the Service has been...
After Cancellation Of His Visit Due To Bad Weather, Buhari Sends Broadcast Message
President Muhammadu Buhari made a broadcast to the people of Zamfara State following the cancellation of his scheduled trip to the State yesterday due to inclement weather conditions. The President in the message said, “My dear people of Zamfara State. It pains me that I can no longer be with you today as I had planned. I had just finished...
COVID-19: Ensure Transparent Use Of FG’s N1bn Intervention Fund, Abia Lawmaker Charges Ikpeazu
The member representing Bende North State constituency Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Chijoke Chukwu has urged the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu to ensure judicious and transparent utilisation of the federal government’s intervention fund for COVID-19. This is even as he seeks to see a visible impact in his constituency and all parts of Abia through improvement of health...
EFCC release Shehu Sani after four weeks in custody
A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has regained his freedom after spending four weeks in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Sani, who was arrested and detained for alleged extortion and bribery, was released on Thursday after perfecting his bail conditions. The photographs of the embattled ex-lawmaker had flooded...
16 Persons Burnt To Death In Osun Road Accident
Sixteen persons have been burnt to death and others wounded in an auto crash in the Odeomu area of Osun State. The fatal accident happened opposite Mat Oil and involved a white commercial Mazda Bus with registration number APP834XT and a white Lexus Jeep bearing registration number LSR304HW. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Osun State Command of the Federal...
Your Mandate Is To Mobilise Workers, Not Select Candidates – LP Tells NLC
Mr. Ogar Osim, Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Cross River, on Friday told the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state that its mandate was to mobilise workers to support the party in the coming elections and not to select candidates for the ...
Alleged Organ Harvesting: FG Won’t Interfere With Ekweremadu’s Legal Ordeal — Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has insisted that the Nigerian government will not interfere in the legal battle involving a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who is facing trial in the UK for alleged organ harvesting. Malami disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Thursday at the 46th Session of the State...
Ikpeazu Moves To Pay Abia Polytechnic, SEMB Staff, Others Salary Arrears
Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has set up a committee on resolution of arrears of salaries owed staff of Abia State Polytechnic Aba, Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB), and others. Members of the committee are; 1. Dr. Aham Ukoh, Honorable Commissioner for Finance - Chairman 2. Sir Onyi Onyii Wamah, State Head of Service - Member 3. Dr Jonathan Osuji, Honorable Commissioner...
