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Enugu Guber: Tribunal Dismisses PRP’s NYSC Certificate Forgery, Corruption Allegations Against Gov. Mbah

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BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

The Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition of Chris Agu of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) against Peter Mbah for alleged forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, non-qualification, and corruption against Governor Peter Mbah. The Tribunal chaired by Justice Kudirat Murayo Akano on Thursday held that the petitioner failed to … [Read more…]

FOR THE RECORD: Full Text of President Tinubu’s First Address At UN General Assembly

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STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 78TH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023 Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I congratulate you … [Read more…]

Enugu: Hope for dry season farming following built Dam, as Agric Commissioner, others tour Adarice

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Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization

The Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture, Patrick Ubru, today, Tuesday led a delegation from the Federal Government and the Enugu Ministry of Agriculture to Adarice Farm in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, to inspect projects and interact with farmers. The delegation, which comprises the Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture and member representing Nsukka … [Read more…]

In Bayelsa, Obi bemoans dearth of development, flags-off campaign for LP guber candidate

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has decried the slow and inadequate development in Bayelsa state. Speaking after the flag-off of the November 2023 gubernatorial election for the Labour Party in Yenogoa today Tuesday, Obi described the level of poverty in the state as painful and avoidable given the huge natural resources … [Read more…]

Obi, LP seek recourse at Supreme Court, lists 51 grounds against Tribunal’s judgment

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The final legal battle for the Contentious February 25th, 2023 Presidential Election begins with the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, and the Labour Party, filing an appeal against the September 6, 2023 ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, Pacesetter reports. According to a statement signed by Obiora Ifo, the National Publicity … [Read more…]

Atiku Files Appeal At Supreme Court, Seeks Reversal Of Tribunal’s Judgment

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The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which upheld the declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as winner of the February 25 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Atiku, in the Notice … [Read more…]

#Justice4Mohbad protest rocks Ogun

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Youths on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital demanding justice for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Mohbad died last Tuesday aged 27 in an unclear circumstance, with many Nigerians demanding a thorough probe into his death. The youths, all in black T-shirts began the rally from the popular, Panseke … [Read more…]

Adedeji, New FIRS chairman targets 18% tax-to-GDP ratio

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The acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, on Monday, pledged to surpass Africa’s average tax-to-GDP ratio of 16.5 per cent and achieve an impressive 18 per cent within three years. Mr Adedeji disclosed this while assuming office on Monday. Last Thursday, President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of Zacch Adedeji as the … [Read more…]

My Administration Committed To Fiscal Discipline -Oborevwori 

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration was irrevocably committed to fiscal discipline, honesty, prudence, and transparency in government. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the Delta State Governance and Policy Direction Conversation organised by the African College of Governance, an Institute of the Revive Africa Initiative held in Asaba on Monday. … [Read more…]

Akwa Ibom: Gov’t Threatens To Sack Village Heads Looting Palliatives

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Apparently disturbed by flood of petitions alleging widespread looting by traditional rulers of the palliatives aimed at cushioning the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government, the Akwa Ibom State government has read riot act, threatening to withdraw certificates of recognition, as well as sack any village head found culpable in … [Read more…]

About 500,000 Users already subscribed to 5G service -NCC

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The Fifth Generation (5G) services subscription has 500,000, says the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This is even as the commission is targeting 50 per cent broadband penetration before the end of 2023. The executive vice chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, disclosed this at a media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern … [Read more…]