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Apr

2024

7 Key Features Of The Newly Launched Citizens Delivery Tracker App

Economy, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

7 Key Features Of The Newly Launched Citizens Delivery Tracker App :: Performance Monitoring: The app provides a platform for citizens to observe and evaluate the performance of public officials, including ministers, based on their achievements and contributions towards President Bola Tinubu's 8-point agenda and other objectives. Ministerial Assessment: It allows for the assessment of ministers and their deliverables, enhancing the transparency of governmental operations and the accountability of its officials. Feedback Mechanism: Citizens are encouraged to voice their concerns and complaints about specific issues, marking a significant shift towards more inclusive governance. Access to Information: The app serves as…

Apr

2024

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Obaseki Picks 38-Year-Old Engineer As His New Deputy

News Flash, Politics

Obaseki Picks 38-Year-Old Engineer As New Edo Deputy Governor Governor Godwin Obaseki has appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, a 38-year-old Engineer, as his deputy. This follows the removal of Comrade Philip Shaibu as Edo Deputy Governor. The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu.

Apr

2024

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You’re Free To Leave Labour Party – NLC Tells Peter Obi

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You’re Free To Leave Labour Party — NLC Tells Peter Obi The Nigeria Labour Congress has told the presidential candidate of the Labour Party that he is free to leave the party The spokesman of NLC, Benson Upah disclosed this in an interview with Punch on Sunday. The leadership of the NLC vowed not to rest until it unseat Julius Abure as national chairman of the Labour Party. Upah said despite the ‘illegal’ national convention that returned Abure to office, the union would never confer legitimacy or give recognition to his leadership. He said, “Our position on this matter is…

Apr

2024

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I Have No Plans To Leave PDP – Ikpeazu Assures Members

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I have no plans to leave PDP - Ikpeazu assures members The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has informed members of Abia State PDP caucus that he has no plan to leave the party but will rather stay with others to rebuild it. Speaking during a well attended caucus meeting held at the new party secretariat at Onyerubi Crescent, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, Dr Ikpeazu, who called for unity of purpose among members of the party in the state to ensure that the party quickly returns to winning ways, stated that the exit of some of his…

Apr

2024

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Hoodlums Attack Federal Lawmaker In Benue

Crime, National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics

Hoodlums Attack Federal Lawmaker In Benue A lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Chief Philip Agbese has been allegedly attacked by hoodlums. The incident happened during his constituency engagement in Igumale, headquarters of Ado Local Government area, in Benue State on Thursday. An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, told The Nation that Agbese, was engaged in Easter festivities with members of his constituents when youths armed with dangerous weapons like clubs knives, cutlass stormed the venue and disrupts proceedings. Agbese was said to have narrowly escaped unhurt as he was whisked away by security…

Apr

2024

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Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President Emerges Acting Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, World News

Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President Emerges Acting Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament The ECOWAS Parliament on Thursday nominated Barau Jibrin, the Nigerian deputy senate president as acting speaker of the sub-regional parliament. Mr Jibrin emerged as speaker at the inaugural session of the sixth Legislature of the Parliament held in Abuja. He was also elected as the first deputy speaker of the body. Adjaratou Coulibaly from Cote D’ Ivoire was elected as the second deputy speaker; Alexander Afenyo-Markin from Ghana was elected third deputy speaker and Billay Tunkara from Gambia was elected as fourth deputy speaker. The speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament…

Apr

2024

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Security Remains Our Top Priority In Abia – Gov Otti

News Flash, Politics, Security

SECURITY REMAINS OUR TOP PRIORITY IN ABIA - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says security remains a top priority of his administration's agenda. Governor Otti spoke Thursday when he received the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command, Lagos, Rear Admiral Ignatius Albara, who was in the state on a familiarisation tour of the Nigeria Navy College of Accounting and Finance, Owerrinta. The Governor said without security government's initiatives would amount to nothing, adding that in the last 10 months, all the various security outfits in the state had been working tirelessly to secure the state. He…

Apr

2024

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Wike Describes Those Supporting Gov Fubara As “Political Buccaneers”, Confirms His Relationship With Odili

News Flash, Politics, South South

Nyesom Wike describes those supporting Governor Fubara as "political buccaneers"; confirms his relationship with Peter Odili is now strained… Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State now supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara as “political buccaneers”. This is coming after PDP leaders in Rivers State, Abiye Sekibo; ex-PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus; ex-governorship aspirant, Celestine Omehia; and ex-lawmaker, Austin Opara; declared support for Fubara and also called on President Bola Tinubu to caution Wike. In an interview with newsmen on Tuesday, April 2, Wike claimed that the so-called…

Apr

2024

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APC Currently The Biggest Party In South East – Ifeanyi Ubah

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East

APC Currently The Biggest Party In South East - Ifeanyi Ubah Even if I'm not a member of APC, I decided to defect is APC I'm defecting to. APC is a national party with a decentralised body under a visionary leader President Bola Ahmed, not like other parties that are based in the States level Labour party as at today is no longer what it used to be in 2023. Don't ask me why because I've information in my fingertips Peter Obi is not happy, Abure is dancing according to the tone of those funding him. APC currently is the…

Apr

2024

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Rivers Crisis: Fubara Must Comply With My Terms – Wike

News Flash, Politics, South South

Rivers Crisis: I Put Fubara In Power, He Must Comply With My Terms The former Rivers governor asked his successor to solve his issues with the state Assembly and to stop treating them as his boys. Fubara and WikeFCT Minister and the immediate-past governor of Rivers state, Barr Nyesom Wike has spoken about his rift with his successor, Governor Sim Fubara. He stated that he put him in power yet Fubara betrayed him by refusing to comply with their agreement. Wike also denied influencing the State House of Assembly to threaten to impeach Fubara, adding that he and the governor…