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Again, IPOB Decries Nnamdi Kanu’s Deteriorating Health, Demands Unconditional Release
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has again called on the Federal Government to release its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, over his worsening health conditions. IPOB alleged that Kanu is suffering from physical fatigue from the torture unleashed on him since the time of his abduction in 2021. The group disclosed this in a statement by its media and publicity secretary,...
Former Abia PDP Guber Candidate, Prof. Ikonne Set For Burial [See Poster]
![Former Abia PDP Guber Candidate, Prof. Ikonne Set For Burial [See Poster]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Professor-Uche-Ikonne-640x350.jpg "Former Abia PDP Guber Candidate, Prof. Ikonne Set For Burial [See Poster]")
The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, Professor Uche Ikonne will be buried on April 28, 2023. He will be laid to rest in his country home, Agburuke Nsulu, Isialangwa North local government area of the state. A statement by the burial committee of the former Abia State University (ABSU) vice chancellor said a commendation...
Abia Govt To Conduct Biometric Data Capturing For Keke NAPEP Riders
Operators of tricycles, known as Keke NAPEP in Umuahia and Aba are to undergo biometric capturing and obtain rider’s permits in Abia State. According to the State Ministry of Transport, the exercise is to be coordinated by leaders of various tricycle unions in the State per the directive of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. The permanent secretary, ministry of transport, Ijeoma Okere made...
I Can’t Be Forced Out Of Nigeria, Says Peter Obi, Insists There Are Many Thieves In The Country
The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the last general election, Mr Peter Obi, has said that nobody can force him to flee Nigeria. He stated that his party is committed to creating a new Nigeria, adding that there are too many “thieves” who are inflicting suffering on the masses, and vowed that his party is committed to purging the...
Tinubu Doing Fine, Only Resting In Europe Ahead Of Inauguration — APC
President-elect, Bola Tinubu, is currently taking a rest in Europe ahead of his inauguration on May 29, according to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. According to Morka, Tinubu is doing well and will swing into action immediately he returns from Europe. Morka...
2023 Elections: Ogun Tribunal Receives 19 Petitions
No fewer than 19 petitions have been received by the Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the State capital. The petitions were received from various candidates and political parties who are willing to challenge the results of the various elections they participated in between February and March 2023. The Secretary of the Tribunal, Ezenta Obioma, confirmed this to newsmen...
NSCDC Arrests 93 Suspects In Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, says it has arrested no fewer than 93 suspects for various crimes in the state between January and March. Mr. Adamu Salihu, the NSCDC state Commandant, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Friday. Salihu said the suspects were arrested for theft,...
You Can’t Outrun Your Past, Atiku Tells Tinubu On Forfeiture Of $460,000
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has derided the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, for attempting to present the $460,000 forfeiture case as tax evasion related matter and not drug charges. Atiku, in a statement by his special assistant on Public Communication, Mr. Phrank Shaibu said after the lies told by Tinubu and...
Police Present N84.5m To 34 Late Officer’s Families In Zamfara
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has presented N84.5 million cheques to 34 dependents of policemen who died in active service in Zamfara. NAN reports Baba was on Thursday represented at the ceremony by the acting Commissioner of Police, Ali Dabigi. The IGP said the fund provided by the Police Family Welfare Insurance Scheme would provide succour for families of the...
Lagos Govt Extends Registration For Basic Education Certificate Examination
The Lagos State Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for the registration of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). A statement on Thursday by Orunsolu Adebayo, Director of Lagos State Examinations Board, announced the postponement. The board informed Public Junior Secondary Schools and approved Private Junior Secondary and Special Schools that the deadline earlier fixed for April 14 has...
