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CSO: Second wave of #EndSARS protest‘ll ground Nigeria
A Civil Society Organisation, Citizen Action for Good Governance (CAGG), has raised the alarm over planned resuscitation of the #EndSARS protest, warning that the country may not survive the civil unrest, following the loss of lives, destruction of public and private property that greeted the previous exercise.
Delta government sues for peace as police returns to work
Delta State Government has appealed to youths to give peace a chance, as police return to duty in the state.
Joe Biden urges Americans to be safe during holiday, fight coronavirus pandemic
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday pleaded with Americans to take steps to remain safe as COVID-19 cases surge on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday and pledged again to make combating the pandemic a top priority when he takes office in January.
APC: We will shock Nigeria’s political space with massive, unprecedented defections
The National Leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that the party will soon shock Nigeria’s political space with what it described as the massive and unprecedented defections ever witnessed in the political history of Nigeria as a country.
Capital market operators oppose Nigerian government’s proposed unclaimed dividend fund
The proposed plan by the Federal Government to manage unclaimed dividends, projected to hit N200bn by the end of this year, has drawn the ire of capital market operators on the adverse effects on investor confidence and future growth of the market.
Governor Umahi’s defection to APC will enhance national unity – commissioner
Chief Oluchukwu Ezeali, Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Ebonyi, has said that Governor David Umahi’s defection to the All Progressive Congress would enhance national unity.
PDP: There can’t be credible election without improvement of electoral laws
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said elections in Nigeria are not going to be credible until there are improvements in the country’s electoral laws.
House of Reps summons CBN, NNPC chiefs over non-remittance of oil revenue
The House of Representatives has summoned the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari; and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over alleged non-remittance of N3.24tn revenue that accrued from sales of crude oil in 2014.
Ekiti monarch threatens to curse people placing fetish objects on economic projects
The Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu, on Sunday condemned the practice of some of his subjects who go about placing fetish objects on economic projects embarked upon by well-meaning indigenes to scare them away from the town
EndSARS protest showed Nigeria requires genuine restructuring – SAN
A legal Icon, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has said the EndSARS protests was an indication that the nation, needs a genuine restructuring.
Governor Yahaya: Gombe uncovered N1.48 billion, 265 hidden accounts
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state says his administration has uncovered N1.48 billion from 586 undisclosed accounts, while 265 hidden accounts linked to the previous administration were also uncovered.
2023: Senator Akpanudoedehe denies saying he is APC Akwa Ibom governorship candidate
Sen. James Akpanudoedehe, Secretary, All Progressives Congress Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has denied media reports credited to him, saying he was the APC 2023 governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom.
NEC will decide APC caretaker panel’s tenure – committee
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, has told party members accusing him of planning to extend the committee’s tenure, that none of the committee members was a job seeker.
Ogun Assembly summons Senator Amosun’s ex-aide over ‘audit infractions’
The Ogun State House of Assembly has again summoned an aide to former governor Ibikunle Amosun, Jide Odusolu, over alleged 25 infractions.
RMAFC: Federal government, states owe N154 billion in taxes
The Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, Mr Elias Mbam, on Tuesday, disclosed that the federal government, its ministries and agencies, and states were owing taxes, to the tune of over N154billion.
RMAFC begins review of remuneration of public, political officer holders
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced review of remuneration packages of political and public officers.
NBC accuses sanctioned media outlets of irresponsibility
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, yesterday, insisted that the three broadcast stations recently sanctioned acted irresponsibly in their coverage of the ENDSARS protests and said is not going back on the sanctions.
Ex-President Jonathan: JP Clark used his works as tool for nation building
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has described the renowned poet and playwright, Professor John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo who died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, as a Nigerian who used his literary works as a tool for nation building and national reconciliation.
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Aisha Buhari calls for investment in women development
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has called on government at all levels to give priority attention to women, especially in the areas of sports, swimming, as well as rural empowerment.
Senator Kalu flags of road projects in Abia North
The ambience of Arochukwu community Local Government Area located in Abia North of Abia State adorned a merrily look on Saturday as the Chief Whip of the Senate ,Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, performed the groundbreaking for the construction of 2km road in the local government.
Newcastle United’s coronavirus cases rise to six
Newcastle United have returned two more positive Covid-19 tests over the weekend, taking the total number in the last week at the club to six.
Spain’s health workers protest against health service cuts
Dancing and banging drums in the street, doctors and nurses protested in Madrid on Sunday against cuts which they say have left them struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enugu traditional rulers charged on mobilising subjects for free healthcare services
Enugu State Government has charged traditional rulers on the need to mobilise their subjects to visit Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) to access free and comprehensive healthcare services.
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Fuel price hike: NLC, TUC stage walk out from meeting with Nigerian government
Labour union representatives on Sunday staged a walk-out from a meeting with the federal government, barely five minutes after it started.
Robbery suspect arrested in Ogun
The police in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have arrested a suspected robber, Alo Monday, after his gang snatched a Toyota Camry from one of their victims.
#EndSARS: Ex-Police commissioner sues Edo panel for reopening murder case
A retired police commissioner Caroline Afegbua has sued the panel investigating police brutality in Edo state after it dismissed her objection to a petition filed by the family of late Ibrahim Momodu, alleged to have been by police last year.
Abia council poll: Group threatens to sue ABSIEC if excluded from exercise
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) says it will sue the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), should persons with disabilities (PWDs) be excluded from the upcoming local government elections.
2023: Governor Umahi’s defection, beginning of electoral tsunami for APC – PGF chief
The Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Alhaji Salihu Lukman, has said the defection of Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the beginning of electoral tsunami for the ruling party in the South East ahead of the 2023 general election.