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SERAP Calls For Withdrawal Of Bill Proposing Jail Time For Non-Voters In Nigeria
Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, and Tajudeen Abbas, the speaker of the House of Representatives, have been urged by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project to immediately revoke a bill that would punish eligible Nigerians who do not cast ballots in national and state elections with either a six-month jail sentence or a fine of ₦100,000. In a...
Uromi Killings: Okpebholo Orders Suspension Of Vigilante Groups In Edo
In response to the lynching of tourists in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state, Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the operations of all vigilante groups. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, the governor also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin...
Wike Leads FCT Delegation To Pay Sallah Visit To Tinubu
On Sunday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), led a delegation of Abuja residents to the Presidential Villa to offer Sallah greetings to President Bola Tinubu. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohamed Idris; and other prominent FCT indigenes were also present at the Sallah homage. President Tinubu commended Wike...
Edo Killing Exposes Threats Of Lawlessness – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria has denounced the vicious mob murder of sixteen hunters in Uromi, Edo State, calling it a serious human rights violation and an act of lawlessness. The victims, who were travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, were mistaken for kidnappers due to the traditional hunting tools they carried and were subsequently lynched. In...
Natasha Osawaru Adds Idibia To Her Name On Instagram
Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has added the last name of her fiancé, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, to her Instagram bio. Her Instagram bio currently reads, “Honourable Natasha Idibia.” This comes days after Annie signed off in a post on Instagram with her full name, Annie Uwana Macaulay, noticeably excluding Idibia. Recall that in February, the singer proposed to Osawaru in a viral...
Eid-el-Fitri: ”Pray for Nigeria” – Akpabio Tells Muslims
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday hailed Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri, urging them to pray for the unity of the nation. This was contained in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh in Abuja. The former governor appealed that as the faithful celebrate Sallah, they should continue to...
Heritage Bank Liquidation: NDIC To Commence Dividend Payments April
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced that the first tranche of liquidation dividends for uninsured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank will be declared in April 2025. The disclosure was made in a press statement released by the Acting Head of Communication & Public Affairs, NDIC, Hawwau Gambo, on Sunday. According to the statement, the declaration of the first tranche...
Hon. Amobi Ogah Mourns Late Isuochi Monarch, Eze Godson Ezekwesili
Hon. Amobi Ogah, the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Eze Sir Dr. Godson Irononso Ezekwesili, Ochi 1 of Isuochi. The revered monarch, who was the longest-serving traditional ruler in Umunneochi LGA, passed away at the age of 88. His family and the Isuochi Community Development Association (ICDA) announced a...
Nsulu Land Owners Rejoice As Abia Government Begins Clearing For Airport Project (Photos)
Nsulu community in Abia State was filled with jubilation on Friday, March 28, as the state government commenced the clearing of the access road leading to the proposed Abia Airport runway, ABN TV reports. The move marks a significant step in fulfilling Governor Alex Otti’s vision for improved infrastructure and economic development in the state. The Chief of...
Nigeria’s $632M Loan Request Set For Approval By World Bank Today
Amid growing concerns over Nigeria's increasing debt profile, the World Bank is scheduled to approve new loans totaling $632 million to the country today (Monday), according to The PUNCH. The loans are to support critical areas, including nutrition improvement and quality basic education. Information obtained from the World Bank’s website on Sunday showed that the two loans expected to be approved...
