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Oct

20

2023

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2023 General Elections: 891 Dismissed/Withdrawn Petitions Prove Polls Credible – INEC

Abuja, Judiciary, Politics

891 Dismissed, Withdrawn Petitions Prove 2023 Polls Credible – INEC 891 Dismissed, Withdrawn Petitions Prove 2023 Polls Credible – INECThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday claimed that the dismissal and withdrawal of 891 petitions filed against the outcome of the 2023 General Election was an indication the the election was substantially credible. National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Sam Olumekun, who dropped this hint, said it was inappropriate to assess the credibility of the conduct of the election on the number of petitions filed by litigants. Olumekun, who was reacting to a media…

Oct

18

2023

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APC Shreds Babachir Lawal For Saying Obi, Not Tinubu Won 2023 Election

Abuja, Politics

APC Shreds Babachir Lawal For Saying Obi, Not Tinubu Won 2023 Election The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken Babachir Lawal, a former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), to the cleaners over his comments that President Bola Tinubu was not the winner of the 25 February election. The party in a statement on Tuesday signed by its spokesperson, Felix Morka, said Mr Lawal had not learnt anything from his recent political misadventure. The former SGF had claimed in his comment that it was Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party, who won the election and not Mr…

Oct

17

2023

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Akpabio Advised To Resign Or Face Impeachment Amid Tension In Senate(Details)

Abuja, National Assembly

Tension At Senate As Akpabio Told To Resign Or Face Impeachment (DETAILS) The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) in the United States of America (USA) has urged Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio to step down due to alleged ineffective management of the upper chamber’s affairs. The Coalition contended that Akpabio, who was installed as Senate President by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has significantly diminished the autonomy and credibility of the legislature in Nigeria, exerting undue control over his colleagues on behalf of the executive. Mr. Lloyd Ukwu, the Executive Director of NADECO USA, asserted in a statement released on Tuesday that…

Oct

17

2023

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Just-In: President Tinubu Launches Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme For 15 Million Households

Abuja, CBN/Commercial Banking, Presidency

Just-In: Tinubu Launches Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme For 15 Million Households President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, 17th of October, 2023 launched the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme for 15 million households, GMATE MEDIA reports. The President represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, launched the programme at an event held at the Press Gallery of the State House in Abuja. It would be recalled that the President had in his maiden Independence Day broadcast to Nigerians on October 1, 2023, announced the cash transfer programme which he said would target vulnerable citizens. In attendance at the…

Oct

16

2023

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CAC Staff Celebrate Removal Of Garba Abubakar As Registrar General With Drums And Trumpet

Abuja, Labour, Politics

CAC Workers Call Drummers, Trumpeters, Celebrate Removal Of Abubakar As Registrar General Employees of the Corporate Affairs Commission allegedly rejoiced and danced after the dismissal of their Registrar General, Garba Abubakar, in Tigris Crescent, Maitama Abuja. In a viral video shared on Saturday, a crowd assembled and was seen dancing around the CAC headquarters with a voice in the background noting that the workers were celebrating the removal of Garba Abubakar as the Registrar General of CAC. According to Law and Society magazine, the gathering was to mark the departure of their Chief Executive Officer, who had earned the nickname…

Oct

16

2023

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President Tinubu Considering Hamza Al-Mustapha, Former Abacha CSO For Top Security Appointment.

Abuja, Politics, Security

The political climate in Nigeria seems to be taking another surprising turn. Reports emerging from the corridors of power suggest that President Tinubu is considering appointing Hamza al-Mustapha, the erstwhile Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The news, first reported on the X app, has sparked a flurry of debates and discussions. Hamza al-Mustapha, known to many as Abacha’s right-hand man, was a pivotal figure during the Abacha regime. As the CSO, he wielded significant power and was often in the limelight…

Oct

16

2023

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FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Makes Fresh Appointments

Abuja, Labour, Politics

FCT Minister, Wike Makes Fresh Appointments THE Minister for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Barrister Benedict Daudu as his Senior Special Assistant on Legal and Multilateral Cooperation. The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by the Director of Press in the minister’s office, Anthony Ogunleye, AttNews reports. Wike said the choice of Daudu was in recognition of his outstanding legal expertise, extensive academic background, and profound understanding of key policy issues. ‘’Barrister Benedict Daudu, a distinguished and practicing attorney in Nigeria, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new role. He graduated with…

Oct

15

2023

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NLC Strike Looms: Nationwide Strike Begins Without Warning After Expiration Of 30 Days Ultimatum – TUC

Abuja, Labour

Federal Government dilly dally over the worsening plight of the masses and not too foreseen encouragement on the Memorandum of Understanding MOU has forced the Organised Labour to alert the government that nationwide strike would begin without warning after the expiration of 30 days ultimatum. The Trade Union Congress on Saturday 14 Octobersaid the suspension of its October 1 nationwide strike was a temporary one. It warned that it remained conditional upon the fulfillment of the promise by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to fulfill the conditions enlisted in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Federal Government and the…

Oct

15

2023

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“My Candid Advice To FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Is To Calm Down, Abuja Is Not Rivers State, Where He Reigned Supreme.” – Prof. Usman Yusuf

Abuja, Urban Planning/ Lands

An Elder Statesman, Professor Usman Yusuf in an interview with The Sun, has reacted as the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike warned Herders not to come near the FCT. He advised the FCT minister to exercise restraint and consider the differences between Abuja and Rivers State, where he had significant influence. He also explained how the FCT was once the largest cattle reserve in Nigeria, emphasizing that encroachments have occurred without providing viable alternatives for herders. In light of the existing challenges in the country, he urged the minister to be considerate in his actions. He said, ''My candid…

Oct

15

2023

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“Contractors Are Sabotaging My Efforts” – Dave Umahi( Minister Of Works)

Abuja, Works

Minister of Works Engineer David Umahi has said any contractor with four projects is no longer qualified to bid for any more advertised projects or be awarded same unless he/she completes the jobs. He vowed to clampdown on contractors shortchanging the federal government and Nigerians, denying them value for money on road projects. The minister during a meeting with contractors in Abuja said contractors had overtime cheated the country on thickness of asphalt on roads. Umahi also vowed to terminate the contract of any contractor that fails to mobilise to site in 14 days to do permanent work. He added;…