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‘Information Blackout’: We Say No To Media Bills — Nigerian Newspapers
Several newspapers in Nigeria on Monday published an advertorial against media regulations bills being considered at the National Assembly. The advertorial, which appeared on the front pages of dailies such as Punch, Vanguard, The Nation, ThisDay, Guardian, Daily Sun, was sponsored by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria. With a...
“My Titan And Mentor” – Mayor Lucky Igbokwe Pays Tribute To Iwuanyanwu
Mayor Lucky Igbokwe popularly called Don Lulu, a prominent businessman, politician, and philanthropist, has issued a heartfelt tribute to the late president of the Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday. In his tribute, Mayor Igbokwe expressed profound grief over the loss of Chief Iwuanyanwu, describing him as a "titan, mentor, and friend." He recalled...
Ignore Misleading Audio Of CP, Enugu Police Tells Citizens
Enugu Police has asked people to disregard malicious and deceptive audio and images posted by the state commissioner of police on social media. This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Friday in Enugu. “The public is advised to disregard the audio, as it does not represent any official communication from the command. READ ALSO:...
President Buhari Signs Bill On Financial Autonomy Of State Legislature, Judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law, Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 for the implementation of Financial Autonomy of State Legislature and State Judiciary Order, 2020. ABN TV reports that This was disclosed in a statement issued by Dr Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and made available...
EFCC Says Chairman Bawa Did Not Commit Contempt Of Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Wednesday insisted that its Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, did not disregard the order of the court. The clarification was made in a statement the commission posted on its Facebook page. The commission opined that the ruling has created a ‘wrong impression of the person of the Executive Chairman of the EFCC as encouraging impunity'. READ ALSO:...
“2027 Presidential Election Will Be A Walkover For APC In Enugu” — Udeh-Okoye
Following the mass defection of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu, Sunday Udeh-Okoye, former PDP National Secretary, has expressed confidence over the 2027 presidential election in the state. Udeh-Okoye, who recently dumped the PDP for the APC, said the 2027 presidential election will be a walkover for the ruling party in the...
INC Calls On Tinubu To Address Wike’s Remarks On Ijaw People
President Bola Tinubu has been urged by the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to summon FCT Minister Mr. Nyesom Wike to account for his remarks regarding the Ijaw. The INC was reacting to alleged comments credited to Wike in which he said the Ijaw people ”were a minority of minorities in Rivers and other South South states except Bayelsa." In a statement...
Fuel Subsidy Returns Amidst Inflation, Ex-President Obasanjo Reveals
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, revealed that the fuel subsidy which was removed by the Federal Government in 2023 has been reintroduced due to inflation. President Bola Tinubu during his inaugural address on May 29, 2023, had declared that fuel subsidy “is gone.” The development has led to the increase of petrol price from about N200 to over N600 per litre. READ ALSO:...
Ekiti LG Poll: I Won’t Impose Any Candidate – Gov. Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has said he would not impose any candidate on the people in the December local government election in the state, promising to be fair to all contestants. In preparation for the 2024 Appropriation Bill, Oyebanji said his government will be strategic in the execution of projects and that whatever is undertaken will be based...
Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah Celebrates Chief Chukwuemeka Wogu On His Birthday
The MD/CEO of Sublime Industries Ltd, Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah, has extended warm birthday wishes to Chief Chukwuemeka Wogu, celebrating his remarkable contributions to leadership and national development. In his congratulatory message, Chief Onumah praised Chief Wogu for his unwavering dedication to excellence, describing him as a visionary leader whose impact continues to inspire progress. "As you mark this special milestone,...
