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Oct
13
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Edo Election: Why I Won’t Challenge The Result At The Tribunal – Akpata

Edo Election: Why I Won’t Challenge The Result At The Tribunal – Akpata

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash
Edo Election: Why I Won’t Go To Tribunal – Akpata The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the just-concluded Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has explained why he will not challenge the election results. Akpata made his position known in a statement on Saturday. Recall that Akpata, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, came third in the election with 22,763 votes. Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was declared winner of the September 21 election with 291,667 votes. Also, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
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Oct
13
2024
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Crisis In IMO State Judiciary! NJC Must Act Now To Restore Confidence – CSO Coalition

Crisis In IMO State Judiciary! NJC Must Act Now To Restore Confidence – CSO Coalition

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash
Crisis in Imo State Judiciary!NJC must act now to Restore Confidence - CSO Coalition A coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria; the Civil Society Engagement Platform (CSEP) has demanded immediate action from the Nigerian Judicial Service Commission (NJC) against the Imo State Chief Judge, Theresa Chikeka who has been indicted by the Imo State house of Assembly for age falsification. The Civil Society group had petitioned the NJC as well as the Imo State House of Assembly on the criminal act of age falsification by Justice Chikeka. After conducting due investigation and obtaining official documents from the Nigeria Law…
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Oct
13
2024
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Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University, Aba, ABIA State – Chief Eme Uche Commends Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University, Aba, ABIA State – Chief Eme Uche Commends Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu, University, Aba, Abia State. Without much ado, it's pertinent to encourage all Abia people to lend our unalloyed support to Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu for proposing the establishment of a language university in the commercial city of Aba. It is indeed commendable that Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu is advocating for the establishment of such an institution that would not only enhance educational opportunities but also promote cultural diversity and strengthen the local economy. The Language university will also foster linguistic proficiency, attract scholars, and create jobs. Together, let’s support this visionary proposal and contribute to the…
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Oct
13
2024
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Sunday Igboho Submits Petition To UK Prime Minister To Consider Agitation For ‘Yoruba Nation’

Sunday Igboho Submits Petition To UK Prime Minister To Consider Agitation For ‘Yoruba Nation’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash
Sunday Igboho Submits Petition To UK Prime Minister To Consider ‘Yoruba Nation’ Agitation The Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, more commonly known as Sunday Igboho has submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer to consider the secessionist movement in Nigeria. Although the movement described the content of the petition as confidential, SaharaReporters gathered that it revolved around the “Yoruba Nation agitation.” SaharaReporters learnt further that the Yoruba Nation advocate submitted the petition on Saturday on behalf of Prof Adebanji Akintoye, the leader of the Yoruba Nation movement. SaharaReporters saw that other dignitaries who accompanied…
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Oct
12
2024
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Obi Breaks Silence On Increased Fuel Price

Obi Breaks Silence On Increased Fuel Price

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash, Politics
Peter Obi Breaks Silence On Increase In Fuel Price The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent increase in fuel prices, calling on the Federal Government to reverse the sudden hike. Obi’s statement comes after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced an increase in petrol price, raising it from ₦897 to ₦1,030 per litre. The latest price surge marks the second increase within a month, following a previous rise from ₦615 to ₦897 in September. In a post on his X handle on Saturday morning, Obi described the fuel price hike…
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Oct
11
2024
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Atiku Nicknames Tinubu ‘T-Pain” Over Hardship He Has Inflicted On Nigerians

Atiku Nicknames Tinubu ‘T-Pain” Over Hardship He Has Inflicted On Nigerians

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash, Politics
Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Hardship, Calls Him ‘T-Pain’ Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu for being undisturbed by the hardship his policies including the removal of petrol subsidy has inflicted upon Nigerians. In an X post on Thursday, Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), labelled Tinubu as “T-Pain” for drowning the well-being of Nigerians. “The haphazard and disingenuous approach of the current administration to fuel subsidy management has been the reason we are in this current economic crisis in the country. “As things stand, there will be no let up in…
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Oct
11
2024
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Tinubu’s Wife Denies Husband’s Role In Economic Hardship, Saying He Was Already Rich

Tinubu’s Wife Denies Husband’s Role In Economic Hardship, Saying He Was Already Rich

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu’s Wife Denies Husband’s Role in Economic Hardship, Says He’s Already Rich Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her husband, President Bola Tinubu, against allegations of having a hand in the country’s economic hardship. Oluremi Tinubu made the remarks while speaking at the Palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Thursday. Mrs. Tinubu said that President Tinubu should not be blamed for the current economic challenges. Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that the Tinubu administration is still in its early stages and should not be held responsible for the current economic situation. She said, “We are just two…
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Oct
09
2024
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Seek Permission Before Using The National Anthem – FGN Tells Nigerians

Seek Permission Before Using The National Anthem – FGN Tells Nigerians

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, People Reorientation
Seek Permission Before Using The National Anthem – FG Tells Nigerians The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to seek permission before using the national anthem. A statement by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu on Wednesday, said seeking permission was necessary to avoid misinterpretation. He further announced that press conferences will be held across all states to initiate the sensitisation campaign on the agency’s new policies. He, however, did not state in what context permission should be sought before the anthem could be sung, or its lyrics could be used. “As custodians of Nigeria’s…
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Oct
09
2024
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Governance Reimagined: Mapping The Future – Being Gov. Otti’s Lead Paper At The 54th Annual Accountants Conference At Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

Governance Reimagined: Mapping The Future – Being Gov. Otti’s Lead Paper At The 54th Annual Accountants Conference At Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNANCE REIMAGINED: MAPPING THE FUTURE Being the Text of the Lead Paper Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 54th Annual Accountants Conference Organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) on October 8, 2024 at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja Protocols Nigeria has changed dramatically in the last few decades. Unfortunately, it is not for the better. Strange events and ugly developments that were hitherto unimaginable in this part of the world a few years ago have become our daily reality. Going through regular national news reports and commentaries, one finds it difficult to accept that…
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Oct
06
2024
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Stop Bringing Fraudulent, Ill-Gotten Money As Offering – Pastor Mouka Tells Church Members

Stop Bringing Fraudulent, Ill-Gotten Money As Offering – Pastor Mouka Tells Church Members

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Religion
Stop Bringing Fraudulent, Ill-Gotten Money As Offerings – Past or Mouka Tells Church Members Lazarus Mouka, the Pastor of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Ministries, has issued a stern warning to his congregation and followers against bringing ill-gotten or fraudulent money as offerings and donations to the church. Mouka delivered this message during a two-day revival held at the ministry’s headquarters in Ijesha, Lagos State. The event, themed “Wonderful Move of God as of Old,” aimed to inspire the faithful and highlight the enduring power of God through testimonies, deliverance sessions, and prayers. “Bad money remains bad money and should not…
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