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President Tinubu Holds First Security Meeting With Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Service Chiefs at the State House in Abuja, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Tinubu arrived at the Villa at 10:53 a.m. on Thursday and immediately went into a closed-door meeting with the Chiefs of Army and Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo and Air Marshal Isiaka Amao,...
I Would Rather Quit Politics Than Leave PDP – Sen Tofowomo
Senator Nicholas Tofowomo representing Ondo South in the National Assembly has stated that he would rather retire from politics than abandon the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which has provided him with significant benefits. The Senator emphasized the need to reassure his constituents and the PDP following the defection of Senator Ayo Akinyelure from Ondo Central to the All Progressive Congress,...
Southeast Development: Ohanaeze Sets Agenda For Mbah, Nwifuru, Otti
The youth of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has asked the three new governors in the South East not to disappoint the people who voted them into office. The new governors are – Peter Mbah- Enugu, Francis Nwifuru- Ebonyi, and Alex Otti- Abia. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Thursday by the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide,...
Coalition of Northern Groups Kicks Against NLC’s Move Over Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has kicked against what it described as the deceptive move of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. The federal government had on Wednesday removed the subsidy and subsequently hiked the price of petroleum from N195 per litre to N540 per litre. The spokesperson of the group,...
CBN Debunks Claims Devaluing Naira To N631/$1
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted the report that it devalued the naira to N630/$1 at the Investors’ & Exporters’ (I&E) window. A statement by CBN Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Isa AbdulMumin, said the local currency traded at N465/$1 on Wednesday, contrary to N630/$ claimed by the report He said: “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria...
Strike Continues As FG, JOHESU Reconvene Today
In an effort to end the ongoing indefinite strike, the Federal Government and the striking Joint Health Sector Union will meet once more today (Thursday). Dr Obinna Ogbonna, the National Vice-Chairman of JOHESU, revealed this in an exclusive interview with The Punch. Last Thursday, the government and the unions had a meeting, but there was no resolution. Last Thursday, union members went...
Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Time Is Now – Charly Boy Backs Tinubu
Nigerian famous entertainer and socio-political activist Charles Oputa, known by his stage name, Charly Boy, has thrown his weight behind the decision of President Bola Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy. There has been public outcry over the skyrocketed new pump price of petroleum products following the removal of the subsidy. The Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS, is currently sold above N500 per...
Sen. Kalu Hails Daughter, Neya On First Anniversary As Chairman Sun Publishing
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated his daughter, Barr. Neya Kalu on her first anniversary as the Publisher/Chairman, The Sun Publishing Limited. Sen. Kalu in a felicitation message on behalf of his family and people of Abia North Senatorial District, which he represents in the Senate praised Barr. Kalu...
How Matawalle Looted 17 Vehicles, Cookers, Left Empty Treasury — Gov. Dare
Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of Zamfara State has accused his predecessor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, of going away with 17 government vehicles and looting property including television and cookers from the state government house. Dare of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated Matawalle of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who sought a second term, in the March governorship election. Speaking during a...
Despite Heavy Downpour, Gov. Otti Supervises Clearing Of Aba Refuse (Photos, Video)
The Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday defied the downpour in Aba to supervise the clearing of heaps of refuse on the popular Asa Road, a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko had announced. Otti had in his inaugural address to the state on Monday declared a state of emergency on the clearing of wastes...
