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He Is Not Our Member — IPOB Breaks Silence On Simon Ekpa’s Arrest
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has distanced themselves from the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE) Simon Ekpa. Ekpa was arrested alongside four others by the government of Finland over terror-related activities. Finnish Police said Ekpa was arrested “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent”, while four others were arrested “for financing...
Abia Man Urges Gov. Otti To Borrow Former Governors’ Models To Tackle Insecurity
Popular Abia-born journalist and online publisher Ifeanyi Okali has called on the state governor, Dr. Alex Otti, to engage his predecessors and devise measures to solve the state's growing challenges. In an open letter to the governor on Thursday, Okali decried the threat of insecurity in various parts of the state which he said has affected economic activities. "I'm writing to...
Akpabio-led Senate Approves Tinubu’s Fresh $2.2bn Loan Request
The Senate, on Thursday, approved the $2.2 billion fresh loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report of the committee on local and foreign debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto North). With the approval, Nigeria’s total debt has now hit an all-time high to the tune of N136 trillion. President...
Govs Host Reps Deputy Speaker Kalu, Vow To Support Constitutional Amendments
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has pledged to collaborate with the legislative arm of government in the ongoing constitutional amendment. The governors made the pledge after its meeting in Abuja on Wednesday night where they hosted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who briefed them on the progress of the amendments. According to the communique issued by the...
Enugu LG Chairman Explains Why He Appointed SSA On Garden Egg, Yam, Pepper
The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Dr Eric Odo, has faulted negative online media reports on his recent appointment of Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) on Agriculture to boost food production. Odo told newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday that the appointment of SSAs on Agriculture, specifically on Garden Egg, Yam and Pepper was a strategic move. He said that...
Akpabio Wants Closer Collaboration Between Nigeria And Chinese Parliament
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called for closer collaboration between Nigeria’s parliament and its Chinese counterpart to strengthen diplomatic, trade, and legislative ties between the two nations. Akpabio made the appeal on Wednesday while receiving the new Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, alongside other officials from the Chinese Embassy, during a courtesy visit to his...
Senate Removes CCT Chairman, Umar Over Alleged Gross Misconduct
The Senate has removed the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, over alleged gross misconduct. This decision was made pursuant to Section 157(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended), which empowers the Senate to remove key public officials following due process. The sacking followed a closed-door session lasting over one and a...
HalimaFactor Advocates Increased Awareness to Tackle Climate Change
An education, health, environmental and entrepreneurship-centred non-governmental organisation, HalimaFactor Community Initiative, has called for more awareness among young Nigerians to drive a responsible action towards mitigating the negative effects of climate change. The Initiative says that only a right action today can guarantee a healthy ecosystem tomorrow which will ensure a healthy living for humans, and create the right environment...
Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage For FCTA Staff
Federal Capital Territory FCT minister Nyesom Wike has approved the payment of N70,000 New National Minimum Wage for staff of the FCT Administration. This was disclosed by the Acting Head of the Civil Service of FCT, Mrs. Grace Adayilo on Tuesday in Abuja in a statement by her Press Secretary, Ewhenji Anthony Odey. The Head of Service disclosed that the Minister...
Tinubu Restructure State House Communications Team, Reassigns Dare, Bwala
President Bola Tinubu has restructured the State House media and communications team. He re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. In a statement issued Special Adviser to the President. on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the restructuring is as follows: Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser...
