Author: Chinedu Ibeakanma

Chinedu Ibeakanma is a trained journalist. He holds a masters degree in Mass Communication and you’ll often find him writing breaking news stories on politics, sports, business, lifestyle, and other interesting beats. Chinedu is also a broadcaster and when he is not in the studio, you will find him analysing critical issues that affect humanity
Train Attack: Security Agencies Negotiating With Terrorists On Abductees, Says NRC
News, Nigeria, Security

Train Attack: Security Agencies Negotiating With Terrorists On Abductees, Says NRC

Security agencies are currently handling issues around negotiations for the release of abducted passengers, who boarded the Abuja-Kaduna train that was bombed by terrorists on March 28, 2022 in Kaduna. It was gathered on Friday from the Nigeria Railway Corporation that efforts were being made to secure the release of the passengers, as the terrorists had been contacting their family members. The Managing Director, NRC, Fidet Okhiria, also told our correspondent that 12 out of the 14 coaches of the attacked train had been recovered and moved to the corporation’s stations. He stated that the half capsized coach had been pushed back to a standing position as it almost tumbled following the explosion of the bomb planted by terrorists on the rail line. Asked if the NRC was invo...
Ayade: PDP To Appeal High Court Judgement
Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Ayade: PDP To Appeal High Court Judgement

PDP The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State has said they will proceed to appeal the judgment delivered yesterday by an Abuja High Court, in favour of Governor Ben Ayade. An indication was given that the PDP will pursue the matter up to the Supreme Court. In a statement released early Friday morning and signed by its Chairman, Vena Ikem, the party said proceeding to the Appeal Court would remain “a civilized struggle and an intellectual exploration of the limits and vastness of our jurisprudence in this untested territory.” The party said they will not rest until they get justice. The party had approached the High Court in Abuja over Ayade’s defection to the ruling APC with its governorship mandate, describing it as a provocation by unscrupulous e...
Court Declines To Sack Ayade, Deputy For Defecting to APC
Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Court Declines To Sack Ayade, Deputy For Defecting to APC

FCT High Court The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed the suit the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, filed to declare the seat of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State and his Deputy, Ivara Esu, vacant, following their defection to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Taiwo Taiwo, held that the duo could not be sacked from their positions, other than through statutory procedures that were stipulated in sections 180, 188 and 189 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. It held that defection to another political party was not stated as one of the grounds for the removal of either a governor or his deputy. “The 3rd and 4th Defendant cannot be removed except by Constitutional provision. “This cou...
SD Huesca Reacts To Nwakali’s Allegations
News, Nigeria, Sports

SD Huesca Reacts To Nwakali’s Allegations

Kelechi Nwakali Spanish Segunda Division club SD Huesca have reacted to allegations made by their former midfielder Kelechi Nwakali. Nwakali was initially suspended by Huesca after returning late from the Africa Cup of Nations in February. The Azulgranas announced the sacking of the player this week with few months to the end of the season. In a statement released by Nwakali on Wednesday, the player claimed that Ruben Garcia, Huesca’s sporting director, tried to prevent him from going to the African Cup of Nations as it wasn’t an important tournament in his book. Read Also: Nigerians Have Turned Super Eagles To Tribal War – Umar Sadiq The former Arsenal player also said Huesca pressured him to sign a new contract, even withholding pay to try and force his hand. The cl...
Peter Obi Warns That Nigerians Now Spend 100% Of Salary On Food
Finance, News, Nigeria

Peter Obi Warns That Nigerians Now Spend 100% Of Salary On Food

Market Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State and a presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated that Nigerians now spend 100 per cent of their salary to feed themselves. He said that Nigeria is in a crises situation and that the Nigerian government needs to focus on creating wealth. Mr Obi disclosed this on Wednesday at the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on his 2023 presidential ambition in Abuja, according to NAN. He also revealed his displeasure with the rising rate of insecurity and poverty in Nigeria, citing that the Buhari administration has been too focused on wealth sharing through its various welfare schemes. Obi warned that Nigerians now spend 100% of their salary to feed themselves, urging that...
SIM-NIN: Deactivated Subscribers Storm Telecom Outlets, Queues Mount
Communication, Information Technology, News, Nigeria

SIM-NIN: Deactivated Subscribers Storm Telecom Outlets, Queues Mount

SIM Cards Some telecommunication subscribers were left stranded on Tuesday after telecom companies barred their lines from making calls following a directive from the Federal Government. The Federal Government had on Monday directed telecom companies to enforce compliance with its National Identification Number-Subscriber Identity Module policy by blocking outgoing calls on all unlinked lines after the deadline for the SIM-NIN verification expired on March 31. While giving the directive, the government revealed that 125 million SIMs had submitted their NINs for linkage. The Nigerian Communications Commission stated that there were 197.77 million active telecom subscribers as of February 2022. This means that over 72.77 million active telecom subscribers will be affected...
2023 Presidency: Ortom’s C’ttee Throws PDP Ticket Open
Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Presidency: Ortom’s C’ttee Throws PDP Ticket Open

PDP Members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from the six geo-political zones of the country will be eligible to vie for the 2023 presidential ticket of the party, if the recommendations of the Samuel Ortom-led zoning committee are implemented. Reports say that the committee, which is expected to submit its report tomorrow, has recommended throwing the presidential ticket open. This happened as a former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayo Fayose resigned his membership of the PDP zoning committee because of his presidential ambition. Meanwhile, three presidential aspirants on the platform of the PDP, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Governors Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi have restated their readiness to work for the emergence of a consensus candidate, even if it mea...
Telecom Operators Block Unlinked NIN-SIM Calls
Communication, Information Technology, News, Nigeria

Telecom Operators Block Unlinked NIN-SIM Calls

SIM Cards The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has complied with the Federal Government’s order to block certain lines. ALTON says subscribers affected are those yet to link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM. The Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, and Head of Operations, Gbolahan Awonuga, made an announcement on Tuesday via a statement. They confirmed that operators received a formal directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Read Also: MTN, GLO, Other Telecoms Companies In Nigeria Threaten To Increase Tariffs The body said lines that are not in compliance with the NIN-SIM Linkage Policy requirement would remain shut out. The policy requires that all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) must be...
Kaduna Train Attack: Falana Accuses Amaechi, NRC MD of Negligence, Wants Them Prosecuted
News, Nigeria, Transportation

Kaduna Train Attack: Falana Accuses Amaechi, NRC MD of Negligence, Wants Them Prosecuted

Rotimi Amaechi A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana has accused the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and the Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Fidet Okhiria of negligence in the attack on a train plying the Abuja-Kaduna rail line last week. Falana, who issued a statement yesterday, also called for the prosecution of Ameachi and Okhiria. The legal practitioner referenced reports of attacks on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line and accused the corporation and Amaechi of not taking enough measures to forestall the latest incident. He said: “Although both Messrs Amaechi and Okhiria knew that the Abuja-Kaduna train was not safe they kept on giving passengers a false sense of security. “Since both of them knew that the tragedy that befe...
PDP Politicians Stole Soldiers’ Salaries During Tenure – Presidency
News, Nigeria

PDP Politicians Stole Soldiers’ Salaries During Tenure – Presidency

PDP The Presidency on Sunday in Abuja has faulted the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum for declaring the All Progressives Congress unfit to participate in the 2023 general elections. It also accused the governors of playing politics of division and hate; saying that the country profits nothing from the PDP’s “gimmick.” The Presidency’s position was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. The PDP governors had recently advised Nigerians to reject the APC if it dares to participate in the 2023 elections, saying “It is impossible for a party so disorganised to offer good governance to the people of Nigeria.” But the Presidency, in a statement titled ‘Issues from the PDP fantasy communiqué from Umuah...