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There Can’t Be Any Republic Called Biafra Again, Buhari’s Aide Onochie Says
Lauretta Onochie, Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says there will never be a Republic of Biafra again. She stated this on Monday following Imo attacks which the police have accused members of the Indigenous People of Biafra of being the masterminds. Onochie, who is from Southern Nigeria, tweeted a video showing the...
Senator Gaya speaks on Deputy Senate Presidency race ahead of NASS election
Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano), says he is still in the race for the Deputy President of the Senate. Gaya, who made this known while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, said though the All Progressives Congress (APC) had not made its position known on who to endorse for the position, he was optimistic to be chosen by the party. On concern...
NDPHC Express Discontent Over N600bn Electricity Debt
The management of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, has said the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and other bilateral entities owe NDPHC nearly N600 billion, which is impeding the company's ability to operate. The company decried what it called the dismal uptake of electricity from the electricity market, saying this is significantly weighing down its operations. The Managing Director of NDPHC,...
Sen. Izunaso, Minister of Information, DG NILDS, Others Set For NIPR-FCT Conference
As part of its contributions to nation-building, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, FCT Chapter has concluded arrangements to host its 2023 Annual Conference aimed at bridging the communication gap between the government and the citizens. The conference which will be chaired by the Senator representing Imo West and the Chairman, Senate committee on Capital Market, Sen. Osita Izunaso...
How I Impacted Nigeria Police Force – Ex-IGP Baba
The former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, says he gave his all to reposition and revamp policing in Nigeria during his spell as the helmsman of the country’s Police Force. He said he did very well when he served as IGP, noting that he’s drawing the curtains on his career knowing that he’s leaving the police force better than he...
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Presides Over FEC Meeting
On Wednesday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The weekly FEC meeting is being held at Abuja’s State House. The FEC meeting today is the first since the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, was declared president-elect. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to Government of the Federation; Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, Federation Head of Civil Service; Babagana...
Buhari Salutes Tinubu On Supreme Court Victory, Urges Obi, Atiku At Work With President
Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the Supreme Court verdict that upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election, asking the opposition to team up with the Nigerian leader. Buhari said this in a statement by his spokesman Garba Shehu, minutes after the apex court dismissed appeals by Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Atiku Abubakar. “Now that...
Ohanaeze Youths Call For Caution In Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, Say Biafra Agitation Won’t Stop
The apex youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), has urged the Nigerian Government to tread with caution on the trial of the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking with newsmen in Ikoyi, Lagos State after an interview with BBC Igbo at its national headquarter on Thursday 23rd July 2021, the National...
JAMB Warns Parents Against Enrolling Minors For UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned parents against enrolling minors for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede gave the warning while reacting to a suit filed by one Mrs. Ifeanyi Eke, against the Board, over alleged inappropriate text messages sent to her 15-year-old daughter during the course of her registration. It...
Coups: ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency Across West Africa Region
The Economic Community of West African States has declared a state of emergency across the region following a surge in coups, attempted coups and escalating insecurity. ECOWAS Commission President, Omar Touray, announced the decision on Tuesday at the 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council in Abuja. According to him, West Africa now faces an “average high-risk” security rating, citing...
