Politics

2 Security Operatives Killed In Rivers LG Crisis

2 Security Operatives Killed In Rivers LG Crisis

Two Security Operatives Killed In Rivers LG Crisis Following the Local Government (LG) crisis rocking Rivers State in the oil-rich South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, two security operatives have lost their lives in the line of duty. Though the details are a bit unclear, it was gathered however that the sad deaths which occurred in Omuma Local Government Area on Tuesday, might not be unconnected with the invasion of the council headquarters at Eberi-Omuma. Confirming the incident to Channels Television, the spokes person for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said two deaths were recorded. She said a policeman…
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Fubara Is Fully In-Charge. Wike’s Tears Have Just Started

Fubara Is Fully In-Charge. Wike’s Tears Have Just Started

As Omotayo Williams stated, there is no small governor, only a Governor who doesn’t understand his powers. Yesterday marked the continuation of the dismantling of Wike’s political career in Rivers State. After all the noise, all the Local Government chairmen appointed by Wike have disappeared from office, chased out by Rivers youths. As a reminder: Executive: All the disloyal commissioners and appointee’s have resigned and are now jobless. Fubara has appointed his people. Legislature: All 25 House of Assembly members who decamped have become homeless politicians, begging the judiciary for a home. Judiciary: Wike’s man was demoted, forcing his resignation,…
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Stop Buying Presidential Jets, Focus On Alleviating Suffering – Peter Obi Slams FGN

Stop Buying Presidential Jets, Focus On Alleviating Suffering – Peter Obi Slams FGN

Focus On Alleviating Suffering, Not Buying Presidential Jets – Obi Slams FG The Labour Party Presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, on Monday, faulted the Federal Government for contemplating adding new aircraft to the existing Presidential fleet. Three days ago, the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence mandated the FG to buy new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation was contained in a report released after it investigated the status of the aircraft in the presidential air fleet. The recommendation comes a few months after three planes from the Presidential Air Fleet…
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Again, President Tinubu Jets Out Of Nigeria On Official Duty

Again, President Tinubu Jets Out Of Nigeria On Official Duty

Again, President Tinubu Jets Out Of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The inauguration of President Ramaphosa follows his re-election as President for a second term. Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term, hours after his party African National Congress sealed a deal with the Democratic Alliance (DA) to form a coalition. Ramaphosa gathered 283 votes to defeat Julius Malema, leader of the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters who had 44 votes. President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the inauguration ceremony of Ramaphosa.
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Emi Lokan: Eedris Abdulkareem Drags Pa Adeboye, Tinubu, Others In New Song

Emi Lokan: Eedris Abdulkareem Drags Pa Adeboye, Tinubu, Others In New Song

Emi Lokan: Eedris Abdulkareem Drags Adeboye, Tinubu, Others In New Song Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has criticised Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, over his silence on the hardship in the country. Eedris, in a newly released satirical song titled ‘Emilokan’, accused Adeboye of hypocrisy in the face of the hardship confronting Nigerians under Tinubu’s government. Eedris mentioned that while Adeboye was vocal in criticising the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, he has remained silent over the hardships faced by Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said, “During Good Luck…
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‘Contest Again In 2027’ – APC South-South Region Urges President Tinubu

‘Contest Again In 2027’ – APC South-South Region Urges President Tinubu

‘Contest Again In 2027’- APC South-South Region Urges Tinubu The All Progressive Party (APC) in the South-South region has called on President Bola Tinubu to re-contest for the office of the president in the 2027 election. This was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by the APC Congress South-South Zonal Executive after a meeting in Calabar, Cross Rivers, on Sunday. It commended Tinubu for his policies, projects, and programmes, adding that the economic reforms were targeted at repositioning the country. The committee reaffirmed its unwavering support for the policies and programs of the Tinubu administration in areas of good governance,…
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Edo State Governorship Election: Obi Joins Labour Party Candidate Akpata During Official Campaign Launch

Edo State Governorship Election: Obi Joins Labour Party Candidate Akpata During Official Campaign Launch

Yesterday, in Benin City, Edo State Capital, I joined the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Barrister @Olumide_Akpata, and his running mate, Alhaji Yusuf Kadiri, as they officially launched their campaign for the Edo State Governorship 2024 elections. Also with us were the National leadership of the Party, including Distinguished Senators, Neda Imasuen, Victor Umeh, Chief Kelvin Chukwu, and Dr Tony Nwoye, and our numerous LP members, and well-wishers. The campaign in Edo State, aimed to connect with the people and spread our message of hope and transformation for a new Nigeria. It started from our LP Gubernatorial candidate campaign Secretariat and…
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We’ll Pass Minimum Wage Bill Speedily – Senate Assures Nigerians

We’ll Pass Minimum Wage Bill Speedily – Senate Assures Nigerians

We’ll Pass Minimum Wage Bill Speedily – Senate Assures Nigerians The Senate has assured Nigerians that the National Minimum Wage Bill will receive the expeditious attention it deserves as soon as the National Assembly receives it from the executive branch. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, gave this assurance in an interview, in Abuja, yesterday. According to him, the National Assembly especially the Senate, was on the same page with President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, when it comes to ensuring the security and welfare of Nigerians. In response to a question as to whether…
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Again, FG Appoints Governing Councils, Boards For Tertiary Institutions

Again, FG Appoints Governing Councils, Boards For Tertiary Institutions

Again, FG Appoints Governing Councils, Boards For Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government has reconstituted the Governing Councils and Boards for the 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Some weeks back, the Federal Government released a list of members of the reconstituted governing councils but the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other stakeholders kicked against it over allegations of lopsideness. This prompted the withdrawal of the list for review. But in a Friday statement, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) released another list containing members of the governing councils. “President Bola…
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N80bn Fraud: EFCC Accuses Colleagues, Others Of Shielding Yahaya Bello

N80bn Fraud: EFCC Accuses Colleagues, Others Of Shielding Yahaya Bello

N80bn fraud: EFCC accuses colleagues, others of shielding Yahaya Bello The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, said ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, who is accused of N80.2bn fraud, had ridiculed the Nigerian justice system by failing to present himself for trial in court. The EFCC acting Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Command, Mr Effa Okim, stated this during a familiarisation visit to the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital. The EFCC is having a running legal battle with Bello over alleged N80.2bn fraud. Following a failed attempt to arrest him and…
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