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Obi Condemns Plateau killings, Urges Government Intervention
Mr. Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, has voiced his grave concern over the recent wave of attacks in Plateau State's Bokkos Local Government Area. He lamented the incident where several communities were thrown into mourning following the killing of entire families in what he described as “yet another senseless attack.” In a statement issued on Friday via X,...
Edo: Consider Western Iyamu in Your Cabinet, Group Urges Gov. Okpebholo
A formidable coalition of Edo’s brightest minds, under the aegis of Edo for Good Governance, has called on the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo to consider Amb. Western Iyamu for an appointment, citing his extensive contributions to youth empowerment, humanitarian service, and grassroots political mobilization. The group, which comprises young professionals, Edo youths, diasporans, members of the Comrades Community, and...
Bode George To Tinubu: Rivers, Natasha Issue Jeopardizes Nigeria’s Democracy
Chief Bode George, the former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated yesterday that the country's Fourth Republic may come to an end as a result of the issuance of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the way in which Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio are being handled. George, who said...
Army Foils Drug Smuggling Operation In Ogun
In the Alamutu general area of the Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, troops of the Nigerian Army operating under the 81 Division, Kofo Abayomi, Lagos, have intercepted 320 wraps of a substance suspected to be Cannabis sativa from a suspected transnational drug syndicate. Acting Deputy Director Army Public RelationsArm, 81 Division , Lt. Col Olabisi Ayeni, who confirmed the...
NCAA To Take Action Against Airlines Over Deportees’ Mistreatment
International airlines have received a strong warning from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority regarding the growing number of complaints from travellers who are partially transported to their destinations before being sent back to Nigeria. The NCAA criticized this practice, emphasizing that it has led to considerable distress for passengers and damaged the reputation of Nigeria’s aviation industry. The NCAA’s Director of...
$10bn US-Nigeria Trade Under Threat From Trump’s Tariff
US President Donald Trump's recently imposed 14% tariff on Nigerian companies' exports poses a serious threat to the country's $10 billion yearly exports to the US, possibly upending important industries like the export of oil and agricultural products, experts and trade groups worried about a possible global trade war said Thursday. The economic experts, in separate interviews with The PUNCH,...
Abia Health Workers Issue 15-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Salary Review
The Coalition of Abia Health Unions (CAHU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Abia State Government, warning of an impending withdrawal of services if their demands for the implementation of a reviewed salary structure are not met. In a letter addressed to Governor Alex Otti and obtained by ABN TV, the coalition, comprising the National Association of Nigerian Nurses...
Soludo Urged To Release Traditional Worshippers, Native Doctors In Detention For Over 3 Months
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been urged by the human rights organization International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) to free native doctors and traditional worshippers who have been detained for more than three months without facing any charges. According to the group, more than 40 traditional worshippers and native doctors are currently being held...
Recall: Natasha Hails INEC For Justice, Mocks Yahaya Bello
Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for denying what she called the phoney recall attempt by individuals and groups with financial backing. The Senator thanked the Nigerian electoral umpire for upholding justice and constitutionality and refusing to bow to pressures from undemocratic elements both from Kogi and in the Senate. The INEC earlier on...
Umahi Vows To Intervene On Independence Bridge Amid Lagos Visit
Senator David Umahi, the Works Minister, has visited Lagos to evaluate the state of the Independence Bridge's rehabilitation efforts and offer a quick fix to reduce traffic jams brought on by the bridge's temporary closure. Umahi had earlier ordered the reopening of the bridge, which had been closed for repairs after showing signs of structural distress. However, the closure...
