With a few days to the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi, it is almost certain that insecurity and near loss of confidence in the electoral process may force about 70 per cent of eligible voters out of the election, especially in Imo state. From antecedents at the last elections, about 20 per … [Read more…]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would consider “tactical little pauses” in fighting to facilitate the entry of aid or the exit of hostages from the Gaza Strip, but again rejected calls for a ceasefire despite international pressure. Having encircled the densely populated Gaza City in the north of the enclave, where the Hamas Islamist … [Read more…]
In a display of readiness and commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the upcoming off-cycle gubernatorial election, the combined force for ‘Operation Safe Conduct’ has been launched in Kogi with a ‘Show of Force’. The operation was flagged off at the headquarters of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Parade Ground Chari Maigumeri Barrack, … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court, Abuja, headed by a justice, Nyang Ekwo, has confirmed the genuineness of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate of Enugu state Governor Peter Mbah. The court found the corps and its director-general guilty of misrepresenting material facts and awarded N5 million against them. In the judgment delivered on Monday, … [Read more…]
Remarks at a Press Conference by Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, Con, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party on The Supreme Court Judgment of 26th October, 2023 On the 2023 Nigeria Presidential ElectionHeld in Abuja, FCT, on Monday, 6th November, 2023. Protocols, 1. Fellow countrymen and women. Gentlemen of the Media, Good day and welcome to … [Read more…]
By Uche Anichukwu When Governor Peter Mbah unveiled his Statement of Purpose ahead of the 2023 governorship election in Enugu State, his promise to grow the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) seven folds from $4.4 Billion to $30 Billion generated mixed reactions, as many saw it as a tall order for a state renowned as … [Read more…]
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has received with a rude shock the passing of yet another Igbo Titan, a humanist, erudite scholar, bridge builder, the summary of virtues, a dentist of global renown, community leader, publisher, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and the Iyase of Okpanam, Dr. Sylvanus Olisanye Ebigwei, DDP, FMCGDP, PhD, MON. … [Read more…]
A former Minister of Information and Enugu State 2023 APGA gubernatorial candidate, Frank Nweke II has bewailed the procurement of new SUVs for members of the National Assembly every four years, wondering who bears the expenses, while calling on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of governance and also merge some ministries. He made … [Read more…]
The organised labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has declared a plan for a nationwide strike over the beating and abduction of their President, Joe Ajaero. The strike scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, was made known in a press briefing on Friday. According to … [Read more…]
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Nweze Umahi has appointed Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji as Chief Press Secretary. Orji was appointed as Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Works on Thursday in Abuja. The appointment takes immediate effect. The new Chief Press Secretary was a Former Commissioner for Information and State Orientation … [Read more…]
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says the problems the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are facing in conducting credible elections would be complicated by the appointment of members of political parties as Resident Electoral Officers. Falana, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, was commenting on the newly-appointed INEC RECs confirmed by the … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has started clearing over $10 billion foreign exchange backlogs of commercial banks and foreign airline operators. This is as the apex bank also assured the public that it has enough volume of banknotes to go around even in the approaching festive period, calling off allegations of cash in the … [Read more…]