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Kano PWDs Call For Replacement Of Suspended Minister
In response to alleged corruption allegations against Dr. Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State are urging President Bola Tinubu to appoint Halimat Adenike Tejuosho as the replacement. The PWDs, including the deaf, physically challenged, albinos, and others, led by Adnan Ali Daneji, former Senior Special Assistant to former...
Abia Politicians, Entrepreneur Hon. Endy Ogwo Commiserates With Kalu Over Wife’s Death
Abia businessman and politician, Chief Hon Endy Ogwo has commiserated with the Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu on the passage of his wife, Ifeoma Ada Kalu at the age of 61. The former Abia first lady died last week in the United States. In a condolence message to the husband, Sen. Kalu a former governor of Abia State,...
FENRAD Urges FG To Obey Court Judgment On Nnamdi Kanu
Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development, FENRAD a pro-democracy and Human Rights advocacy group has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to immediately obey the order of the appeal court which discharged and acquitted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB Mazi Nnamdi of terrorism and treasonable felony among other charges. In a statement on...
Sir Udensi Mourns Prof. Ikonne, Commiserates With Family, Abia Govt
A chieftain of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA in Abia State, Sir Chikwe Udensi has expressed sadness over the passing away of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP's governorship candidate in the state, Prof. Eleazear Uche Ikonne, saying his death is a rude shock. He said the late Prof. Ikonne was a shining star who reached the peak of his career...
Kwankwaso Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls For Prosecution Of Perpetrators
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has urged the relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible for the recent heinous killings in Plateau State are brought to justice. This was also as the two-term former governor called on them to rise to their responsibility to ensure the state does not become...
Akinwumi Adesina Meets Buhari Amid AfDB Crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB), at the presidential villa, Abuja. The meeting comes amid the allegations of impropriety levelled against Akinwumi Adesina at the Abidjan-based financial institution. Some whistleblowers in the organisation had written a petition against him but the bank’s ethics committee cleared him after investigating the issues. However, the United...
JAMB vs Mmesoma Controversy Has Shown 2023 Elections Divided Nigeria – Omokri
Reno Omokri, a socio-political activist, has reacted to the controversy surrounding the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, result of Ejikeme Mmesoma. Omokri said the controversy surrounding Mmesoma’s JAMB result has shown that the 2023 general elections had divided Nigeria. He noted that whipping up ethnic and religious sentiments over Mmesoma’s travail was unhelpful. Tweeting, Omokri said the situation was a technical...
Senate Criticizes Bakare For ‘Rubber-Stamp’ Comment.
On Tuesday, the Senate criticised Pastor Tunde Bakare, the senior pastor and serving overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, for his harsh comments regarding the 10th National Assembly, stating that the cleric had “overstepped the boundaries.” The Senate’s reaction was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs,...
“Odili Backing Fubara To Disobey Tinubu” – Wike
Nyesom Wike has accused a former Rivers State governor, Peter Odili, of inciting Gov. Siminalayi Fubara to disobey President Tinubu. He blamed Odili for the failure of the peace agreement signed between his camp and Fubara. Wike spoke during a reception organized to host Rivers State stakeholders on Friday. The battle for the political control of the state between Fubara and Wike...
Abia Govt Denies Alleged Engagement Of ESN To Fight Crime, Warns Against Fake News
The Abia State Government has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that Governor Alex Otti has approved the engagement of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), a security arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to combat criminal activities and protect farmers in the state. The government described the report, credited to a faceless blogger, as false, malicious, and...
