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Press Statement

FG Declares May 2nd, 3rd As Public Holidays
29Apr By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

FG Declares May 2nd, 3rd As Public Holidays

Federal Government has declared Monday, May 2nd and Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 as public holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and EIdul-Fitr celebrations respectively. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in a statement signed by Dr. M.L. Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. The Minister congratulated workers across the country on this year’s celebration and commended workers for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of thecountry and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations. According to the Minister; “Labour is the very essence of humanity. We are alive because we work and only the dead is incapable of working” ...
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We Will Not Comment On Uzodinma’s New Position On Us ― IPOB
19Apr By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Biafra, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Security

We Will Not Comment On Uzodinma’s New Position On Us ― IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, said that they will not respond to the Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State U-turn that it’s absolving them from the killings going on in Imo state. Governor Uzodinma had consistently blamed 8 pro- Biafra group of being behind the killings, mayhem and destructions in the state. But on Sunday, the Governor made a U-turn when he said that the killings were being done by politicians. According to him, the target has been his party, APC.Literally blaming the main opposition party, PDP, the governor said he had not heard or seen where a PDP member was killed or houses belonging to PDP members burnt or destroyed. He therefore warned the perpetrators and their sponsors to use the period of Easter to have a change of heart of face the music th...
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Chrisland Breaks Silence On Sex Scandal, 5 Pupils Misbehaved In Dubai
19Apr By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Child Abuse, Education, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Chrisland Breaks Silence On Sex Scandal, 5 Pupils Misbehaved In Dubai

Chrisland School, Lagos, has broken its silence on the sex scandal that forced Lagos government to shut all its branches in the state. In a viral video, a 10-year-old female pupil of the school was seen being involved in sexual act with some male pupils.The incident, which sparked outrage on social media, was said to have occurred during a trip to Dubai for the World School Games that held between March 8 and March 14, 2022.In the statement, which Akin Fadeyi, a member of the School’s Advisory Board issued on behalf of the management, the school confirmed that a total of 76 students were taken to Dubai.Of the 76 children who represented Chrisland, Fadeyi disclosed that 71 “ensured an untainted adherence to the standards, abiding with laid down regulations and code of conduct”“Withi...
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Osun 2022: INEC Releases Final List Of Gubernatorial Candidates
27Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Osun 2022: INEC Releases Final List Of Gubernatorial Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates eligible to participate in the July 16 gubernatorial election in Osun State. It was earlier reported that three political parties, AA, APGA and ADC were stepped down by INEC for not meeting the guidelines.The candidates by political parties for the July 16, Osun gubernatorial election are:National Rescue Mission (NRM) – Abede Adetona SamuelSocial Democratic Party (SDP) – Omigbodun OyegokeLabor Party (LP) – Oyelekan AkingbadeAction Peoples Party (APP) – Adebayo Adeolu ElishaAllied Peoples Movement (APM)– Awoyemi OluwatayoAfrican Action Congress (AAC)– Awojide Peter SegunPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Senator Nurudeen Ademola AdelekeAll Progressives Congress (APC)– Adegboyega OyetolaAccor...
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APC Bars Political Appointees From Voting At National Convention
25Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

APC Bars Political Appointees From Voting At National Convention

The All Progressives Congress has barred political appointees from voting at its national convention holding on Saturday. The party made this known in a press statement on Thursday. The statement was titled, ‘Attention to political office holders who were elected as delegates’. It read, “The National Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of APC has declared that all political appointees who were elected as delegates to the National Convention slated for 26/3/2022 SHALL NOT VOTE in view of the controversy surrounding Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act,2022. “However, political appointees can still attend as observers.” The Senate had earlier unanimously rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill sent by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). ...
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Ebele Obiano: I Went To Greet Bianca Ojukwu & She Slapped Me
21Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Ebele Obiano: I Went To Greet Bianca Ojukwu & She Slapped Me

Ms Ebelechukwu Obiano has spoken out following her fight with Ms Bianca Ojukwu at the inauguration of Charles Soludo as the governor of Anambra State. Speaking about the events of March 17, Ebele said she had left her seat to greet Bianca but the latter reacted to her greeting by slapping her.According to a statement released by Ebele Obiano's spokesperson, Chidiebele Obika, the wife of the former Governor of Anambra State said all she did was approach the former beauty queen for their usual friendly banters only to be slapped and pushed by her. See Also: Ojukwu’ Widow, Slaps Gov. Obiano’s Wife At Soludo’s Inauguration (Video)She wondered what brought about "so much anger and hate"that would cause a former diplomat to be unable to "manage herself in public".Mrs. Obiano stated th...
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TV, Radio Stations To Shut Down Over Skyrocketing Fuel Prices – BON
20Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Petroleum, Press Statement

TV, Radio Stations To Shut Down Over Skyrocketing Fuel Prices – BON

The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), has warned that the lingering fuel scarcity in the country may force broadcast stations to shut down operations very soon. This warning comes as a result of the increase in costs of operation following the high cost of petrol and diesel. The body stated that the rising costs of fuel and diesel has created huge shortfall for most stations thereby causing staff salaries being delayed. It mentioned that the role of the broadcast stations as the most reliable source for information, entertainment and public enlightenment, is under serious threat due to the biting economic situation. Broadcast stations, through their programming, help to maintain stability, security and peace in the country, which makes it highly important to keep...
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2023: PDP Fixes Presidential Primary Poll For May 28
18Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

2023: PDP Fixes Presidential Primary Poll For May 28

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released its schedule of activities ahead of the 2023 general election. The timetable which was signed by Umar Bature, the national organising secretary of the PDP, was officially released on Wednesday after the joint meeting of the board of trustees (BOT) and national executive committee (NEC) of the party at its headquarters in Abuja. According to the timetable, the national convention to elect the party’s presidential candidate will take place on May 28, while the governorship primaries will take place on May 21. See Also: PDP’ll Take Over If APC Leaders Fail On Convention – Buhari TheCable had reported that aspirants interested in contesting the presidential election will get the nomination ...
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EFCC Arrests Willie Obiano At Lagos Airport 
18Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Corruption, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

EFCC Arrests Willie Obiano At Lagos Airport 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday night arrested the former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport Lagos. He was arrested at about 8.30pm. This development is coming hours after Obiano handed over to Charles Soludo, who is the new governor of the state. See Also: EFCC: There Is Nothing To Hide, Your Drama is in Bad Taste – Anambra Govt He was on his way to Texas, USA when operatives intercepted him. It can also be recalled that his wife, Osodieme Ebelechukwu was in the news earlier today for fighting with Bianca Ojukwu, wife of former Biafran warlord, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu. Obiano has been on the EFCC's radar for a while now over allegations of fraud and embezzlement. Source: Politics Nigeria
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President Buhari Regrets Inconvenience Caused By Petrol, Electricity Shortages
17Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Petroleum, Power, Press Statement

President Buhari Regrets Inconvenience Caused By Petrol, Electricity Shortages

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sincere regrets for the inconvenience caused to citizens of the country following a prolonged shortage of petroleum products, something that the administration has successfully averted in its seven years in office. President Muhammadu Buhari According to the President, “the administration knows the fuel shortage has placed a strain on Nigerian citizens and businesses, but relief is on the way. I especially apologize to all sections of society for this. “The government is working round the clock to attend to this issue. An action plan agreed upon earlier this month is being implemented to address the scarcity. Working together with the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Assoc...
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