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Wike Trying To Govern Rivers As FCT Minister – Adeyanju
Nigerian rights activist Deji Adeyanju has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, of trying to govern Rivers State again. Adeyanju said Wike was dishing out to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State what he would never tolerate from anyone. Recall that Wike and Fubara have been at each other's necks over the control of the State’s...
Presidency Carpets Bishop Kukah Over Easter Message, Tells Him To Face His Job Or Join Politics
The Presidency has berated the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Matthew Kukah, over his criticisms of the government, urging him to face his job or join politics. Presidential aide, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement on Monday evening, ...
Ogah Felicitates With Brother, Rep. Amobi On Birthday
Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah, congratulated his brother and member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah on his birthday. At the birthday ceremony which partially coincided with Hon. Amobi's inauguration as a member of the 10th House of Representatives, Ogah prayed for God's continuous guidance upon his brother...
Onochie Accuses Presidency Of Nepotism Over Ambassadorial List
Former presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, has written an open letter to her late former boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, lamenting the state of the nation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and accusing the current administration of rewarding Buhari’s political “enemies” while sidelining core loyalists. Onochie, who served as Special Assistant on Digital and Social Media during Buhari’s eight-year tenure and later...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Seeks Greater Economic Partnerships, Free Movement Across Africa
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has called for greater economic partnerships and co-operation amongst the 54 Africa countries, stressing that the artificial boundaries that impede free movement of people and goods should be removed. The deputy speaker made the call, Thursday, when he received the Speaker of East Africa Legislative Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ntakirutimana who...
NSC To Formally Approve Nigeria’s First Flag Football Federation
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced plans to formally approve Nigeria’s official Flag Football Federation, with elections for new executive members expected to take place immediately after its inauguration. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Assistant on Media to the NSC Director General, Kola Daniel, the commission clarified that no association, local or international, has previously...
Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze Advises FG Against Appealing Judgment
Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has appealed to the Federal Government to resist the temptation of appealing the Court of Appeal’s verdict on the illegality associated with the abduction of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu in Kenya, and his illegitimate extradition to Nigeria. Ohanaeze stated this in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Thursday, in reaction to the...
Gov. Otti Meets With Organised Labour, Says “No Federal Funds Received For N35,000 Wage Award”
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, met with the leadership of organized labour in the state, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), to reassure them of his administration's dedication to improving workers' welfare. During the meeting, Governor Otti clarified that the state government has not received any funds from the Federal...
President Tinubu Approves Payment Of Four Months of Withheld Salaries To ASUU Members
President Bola Tinubu has approved a partial waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” order invoked against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for their eight months of industrial action in 2022. The approval, which was contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, given on a Principle...
INEC Issues Tinubu Certificate of Return
The president-elect, Ahmed Bola Tinubu has received his Certificate of Return. The Certificate was given to him by the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday. Tinubu won 12 states, his closest rival Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic PDP, also won 12 states. The candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi won 11...
