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ADC, Others To Form New Party Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Africa Democratic Congress is planning a merger with other political parties in the country with a view to creating a formidable front to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, from power in 2027. The National Chairman of the ADC, Chief Ralphs Nwosu, made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Nwosu said the APC had failed...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Inaugurates Committee To Manage Peace Fund For Victims Of Insecurity In South East (Photos)
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu inaugurated a committee on Sunday, June 02, 2024, to oversee the operations of the Peace Fund for Victims of Insecurity in the South East. The inauguration of the Committee follows on the heels of his visit to the widows of the soldiers who were slain in the...
Electoral Malpractices: NOA Seeks Collaboration With OSSIEC
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State chapter, has sought for collaboration with the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, for joint campaign against electoral malpractices and violence in the forthcoming local government elections billed for February, 2025. The State Director, NOA, Bola Morgan stated this while paying an advocacy visit with her management team to the Chairman of OSSIEC,...
Subsidy: Petrol In Nigeria Cheapest, Most Affordable In West Africa- Presidency
Amidst the hike in the cost of living brought about by the removal of petrol subsidy which has led to a corresponding increase in fuel prices, the Presidency on Tuesday said Nigeria is currently the only country in West Africa enjoying the cheapest and most affordable price of PMS, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,...
ISWAP Fighters Attack Military Base In Borno
Terrorists connected to the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) attacked the Super Camp of the Nigerian Army in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno on Friday. Brig.-Gen. Abdulwahab Eyitayo, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, confirmed the development. Eyitayo said the terrorists attacked the base with 10 gun trucks and one phantom...
I Will Relocate To Nigeria If Peter Obi Obi Wins – Rapper Yung6ix
Nigerian rapper, Yung6ix has said that if the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi emerged as the winner of Saturday’s election, he will relocate to Nigeria. Yung6ix made this known in a tweet on Thursday. The rapper, however, said he will move his investments to Ghana and South Africa if the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu wins. He tweeted, “If Peter Obi...
Ifeanyi Okali Celebrates Ebem Ohafia Paramount Ruler, Ezie Ukoha As He Marks 32 Years On Throne
The Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has congratulated the Kpoke 1 of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community and Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha on his 32 anniversary on the throne. In a congratulatory message on Thursday, he described the traditional ruler as a leader who embodies wisdom, humility and and honour. https://youtu.be/mCthE4Aqgnc He said the...
Ex-COAS Ihejirika Fingers Insecurity, Separatist Agitations As Factors Undermining Nigeria’s Unity
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd), says the rising spate of insecurity and the clamour for self-determination in parts of Nigeria could destabilise the country if urgent actions are not taken to address the situation. Ihejirika said this in Abuja Saturday night at the interfaith roundtable and stakeholders’ dinner on “Building a Culture of Peace and...
Labour Meet On Petrol Price Increase
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that only the NNPCL can lift the product from the refinery while oil marketers await the petrol price. PMS was officially launched on Tuesday by the $20bn plant located in Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos. The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, announced that the 650,000-capacity oil refinery had commenced petrol production. But dealers...
Kogi Guber: PDP Debunks Defection Of 100 Members To APC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has debunked media reports making the rounds that over 100 party members from Igalamela Odolu Local Government Area have defected to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. The PDP Chairman in Igalamela Odolu Local Government, Attai Ndanusa Salifu disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday morning. Salifu said the purported members received...
