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I Remain Governor of Ebonyi State – Umahi

9Mar

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News, Nigeria

I Remain Governor of Ebonyi State – Umahi

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has reacted to the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja which removed him and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, from office on Tuesday. Governor Umahi, who described the judgement as embarrassing, alleged that the presiding Judge was influenced to deliver the judgement against. See Also: 2023 Presidency: Try South-East For 4 Years – Umahi Tells APC He noted that there is no provision in the Nigeria Constitution whereby a serving Governor or his Deputy could be removed on account of defection to another political party. He explained it is only through death, resignation or Impeachment by the state House of Assembly that a serving Governor and his Deputy could be removed from office. Source: The Sun

Sunday Igboho Released From Benin Prison

8Mar

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Fulani Herdsmen, Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, Law Enforcement

Sunday Igboho Released From Benin Prison

Popular activist, Sunday Igboho has been released. According to Maxwell Adeleye, a spokesman for Igboho, the Yoruba separatist has been set free from the custody of Benin Republic authorities. In a statement on Facebook on Monday morning, Adeleye wrote: "Yoruba Nation Activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Ighoho, has been released by the Government of Republic of Benin." "The Activist was released on Monday to a Yoruba Leader and Leader of the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Banji Akintoye and a French Language Expert/ Deputy Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Wale Adeniran." Source: Politics Nigeria

Fresh Voter Registration Hits 6.6 Million – INEC

8Mar

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Elections, News, Nigeria

Fresh Voter Registration Hits 6.6 Million – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that fresh registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration across the country has hit 6.6 million. The commission disclosed this in Abuja in an update on Quarter three, week nine of the CVR. The update showed that as at 7am on Monday, March 7, the fresh batch of registration reached exactly 6,615,192 million. See Also: 2023: INEC Announces New Dates For Presidential & Gubernatorial Elections From the disclosure, it was also learnt that 3,707,233 registrants completed their registration of which 1,539,618 were through online and 2,167,615 were physical. INEC disclosed that out of the persons that completed their registration, 1,863,963 were male, 1,843,270 were female, and 31,517 were Persons With...

We May Soon Say Goodbye To Nigeria – Obasanjo

7Mar

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Elections, News, Nigeria

We May Soon Say Goodbye To Nigeria – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday warned that if Nigeria continues to recycle corrupt set of politicians who lack commitment, courage and understanding of what makes a nation and development, Nigerians “will soon have to say goodbye to Nigeria as a nation.” He spoke on Saturday at the international symposium organised to mark his 85th birthday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The symposium was attended physically and virtually by eminent personalities, including: President Paul Kagame, President Nicéphore Soglo, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Professor Goski Alabi (Ghana); Ambassador Barry Desker(Singapore); Professor Juma Shabani (Burundi); Dr. Mary Khimulu (Kenya); Dr. Moussa Kondo (Mali); Professor Sarah A...

Davido Fined ₦190m In UK Hours After His London Show

7Mar

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News, Nigeria, Youths

Davido Fined ₦190m In UK Hours After His London Show

Nigerian star singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has allegedly been fined a sum of one hundred and ninety million Naira a few hours after his concert at the O2 Arena in London. In a post shared on Twitter, Marvin Abbey alleged that Davido was supposed to finish his concert at the O2 Arena at 11 pm on 5th March, 2022. See Also: Davido Commends Wizkid, Burna Boy for Clinching Grammy According to the Twitter user, the O2 Arena have a strict 11 pm curfew, and for every minute a person goes past 11 pm, they are obligated to pay a fine of ten thousand pounds. Marvin Abbey alleged that Davido said he didn’t care about the rules and finished his concert at 11:34 pm and was fined three hundred and forty thousand pounds, equivalent to one hundred and ninety million...

Garba Shehu Reacts to Buhari’s Unscheduled Return, Buhari’s London trip stands

6Mar

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News, Nigeria

Garba Shehu Reacts to Buhari’s Unscheduled Return, Buhari’s London trip stands

The Presidency has explained President Muhammadu Buhari’s scheduled trip to the United Kingdom for medical checkup stands. Buhari, on Friday afternoon, returned to Abuja from a three-day visit to Nairobi in Kenya where he participated in United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) 50th-anniversary event. The President, who touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja around 1 pm, was initially scheduled to proceed to London from Nairobi, for two-week medical checks. However, the Presidency confirmed the initial plans for the President’s trip to London for his medical checks remain. See Also: London Trip: Buhari has no Need to Transfer Power to Osinbajo – Presidency Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Sh...

6Mar

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News, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Real Madrid Joins Race for Osimhen

LaLiga giants Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli this summer. The Nigeria international is one of the most sought after strikers in the world at the moment with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal said to be interested in his signature. According to Calciomercato, Real Madrid are showing a strong interest in the Nigeria international ahead of this summer’s transfer window. See Also: Victor Osimhen to Replace Cristiano Ronaldo At Manchester United? Osimhen, who is contracted to Napoli until 2025 is seen as an alternative to Erling Braut Haaland who is also wanted by Barcelona. The 23-year-old has again been in strong form for his Italian club this season, scoring 11 times and contributing four assists in 22 appearances in all...

Nigeria Vs Ghana: Why Black Stars Will Defeat Super Eagles – Bortey

5Mar

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Ghana, News, Nigeria, Sports, World Cup, Youths

Nigeria Vs Ghana: Why Black Stars Will Defeat Super Eagles – Bortey

Former Ghana attacker, Bernard Don Bortey has said the Black Stars have enough quality to beat Nigeria to the 2022 World Cup ticket. Both West African rivals face off for a place at the global showpiece later this month. Ghana will host the first leg in Cape Coast on March 25. Four days later, the reverse fixture will be played in Abuja. See Also: 2022 W/C Playoff: Eguavoen Lists Ighalo, Dennis, Lookman, 29 Others In Provisional Squad For Ghana Clash “Ghana, Nigeria is a different ball game all together considering the rivalry between us. “At first, it was not about names but this time around the players will count. “I believe in Ghana; I believe in the players and I believe Ghana will qualify,” Bortey told Bryt FM. Source: Daily Post

NNPC To Nigerians: Avoid Panic Buying, We Have 1.7bn Litres Of Petrol In Stock

5Mar

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Interview, News, Nigeria, Petroleum

NNPC To Nigerians: Avoid Panic Buying, We Have 1.7bn Litres Of Petrol In Stock

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has urged Nigerians to avoid panic buying, adding that it has enough petrol in stock. Mele Kyari, group managing director, NNPC, said this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, shortly after a meeting with the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petrol Tanker Drivers (PTD). Others present at the meeting were the Depot and Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPMAN) and Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN). Last month, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) had confirmed that methanol above national specification was imported into the county. Amid efforts to recall the off-spec petrol from circulation, the supply ch...

Reps Reject Bills To Stop Children Of Public Officers From Schooling Abroad

4Mar

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Education, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Reps Reject Bills To Stop Children Of Public Officers From Schooling Abroad

A bill seeking to regulate international studies for the children of public officials and strengthen educational institutions in Nigeria has been rejected by members of the House of Representatives. The members said the bill was an affront to their fundamental human rights. But the bill sponsored by Hon. Serguis Ogun representing Esan North-East federal constituency of Edo was ultimately seeking to stop public officials from diverting public funds to their children’s education abroad. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Regulate International Studies for Wards and Children of Nigerians Public Officers, So as to Strengthen Indigenous Institutions to Provide Efficient Educational Service for National Development”, it was roundly debated although it was eventually rejected when put to ...