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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...

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 ...

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

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...

Alleged Nigeria Police Strike Action Is Fake News – NPF

15Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Security

Alleged Nigeria Police Strike Action Is Fake News – NPF

The Nigeria Police has debunked claims that some officers are embarking on a strike action. According to a statement released on Monday, the members of the public are advised to ignore the fake news. The statement reads: The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a news making the rounds on social media alleging that some members of the Force will be embarking on a strike action with effect from March 26, 2022. The Nigeria Police Force wishes to state unequivocally that the alleged publication is fake and a mischievous attempt by unscrupulous individuals to bring the Force to disrepute, misinform the general public and heat up the polity.It is pertinent to restate that the Nigeria Police Force is a regimented and disciplined organization with laid down rules an...

20Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Life, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Tinubu Mourns Close Ally, Prof. Samuel

All Progressives Congress national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has paid a glowing tribute to his close associate and trusted ally, Prof. Tunde Samuel, who died on Wednesday, in Lagos after a brief illness. In an emotional condolence message, which he personally signed and made available to journalists at the weekend, Asiwaju Tinubu described the late Prof. Samuel as a reputable and renowned political philosopher, strategist, administrator, social reformer, and distinguished academic. He said the late professor contributed immensely to the formulation of policies and programmes that had positioned Lagos State as the fifth largest economy in Africa and the investment destination in Nigeria. His words: “The news of the death of my friend, confidant, and political associate,...

4Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Uncategorized

INEC Releases Calendar For Campaigns Over 2023 Presidential, Guber Elections

The National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC – have released calendar and political itinerary in 2022 in Nigeria. The calendar is consists of political activities bordering the 2023 presidential and gubernatorial elections in the country. According to the calendar released by the INEC, starting from March 2022 the commission will give guidelines to the respective parties to conduct primary election that will birth flag bearers. The calendar made it clear that by April 2022, campaign for presidential and gubernatorial elections will kick off, whereby, May 2022, there will be party Congresses across Nigeria. Fast forward to February 2023, when the presidential election will officially be conducted. Check out the calendar below 1. Consultation continues Janua...

2023: Shun Divisive Rumours – Abia Speaker

19Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement

2023: Shun Divisive Rumours – Abia Speaker

The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji has advised Politicians in the state to shun acts capable of truncating the peace, unity and progress between the two Arms of Government in the state and the people of Abia at large. The Speaker who made this known in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Jude Chijioke Ndukwe said Abia state legislature and the executive arm have both enjoyed warm and cordial relationship in the last seven years and would continue to do so till the end of the administration. He noted that no amount of plot can plant any seed of discord between the two peace loving arms of Government. The statement reads in parts, "The attention of the Honorable Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Engr. Chinedum Enyinnaya Or...

Enugu Calls Emergency Security Meeting As Suspected Herdsmen Kill Scores

8Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Security

Enugu Calls Emergency Security Meeting As Suspected Herdsmen Kill Scores

The Enugu State Government has summoned an emergency meeting with all the security heads and stakeholders in the Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state. The meeting, which will hold on Saturday, is coming as herdsmen said to be on military and police uniforms on Thursday, attacked traders at Orie Ogbete Mgbuji market and killed many people. It was earlier reported that herdsmen sacked five village farm settlements in Mgbuji Eha-Amufu autonomous community on Tuesday and had since remained in those settlements destroying properties and burning houses. Police and other security agencies have equally refused to come to assist the community. The police were equally said to have asked local vigilantes to lead the operation against the killer herdsmen. A community leader ...

2022: Buhari’s New Year Message (Full Text)

31Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement

2022: Buhari’s New Year Message (Full Text)

1. We remain grateful to the Almighty God for yet another Year attained as a country, united by a common destiny and resolute in our determination to overcome the several challenges along the path to build the great and prosperous Nation of our dream. 2. I salute the courage and resilience of all Nigerians, which was evident in 2021 as this nation, like other countries of the world, faced significant challenges that occurred as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to restore the global economy and social order. 3. The persistent insecurity in certain parts of the country may have threatened to unravel the incremental gains achieved in the real sectors of the economy and in the administration's overall objective to position the nation on the irreversible trajectory o...