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UN tells Nigeria to unconditionally release, compensate Nnamdi Kanu, gives Nigeria 6 months to comply

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The United Nations, UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, has indicted both Nigeria and Kenya Governments for the arrest and extraordinary rendition, torture and continued detention of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, without due process. UN therefore, asked Nigerian Government to, “immediate release Kanu unconditionally” … [Read more…]

Gov. Ugwuanyi has done well in infrastructure – Peter Mbah

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2023: Ugwunta salutes Ugwuanyi, congratulates PDP Guber Flag-bearer, Mbah, and other candidates

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has been commended for his landmark achievements in infrastructure across the state. The commendation was given by Dr. Peter Mbah, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial candidate in the state. Mbah disclosed this while addressing PDP faithful Thursday at Enugu South Local Government headquarters during his thank you visit … [Read more…]

2023: Uncertainty as Ann Agom-eze defeats Umahi to clinch APC Ebonyi South Senatorial ticket; It’s fake news, Ebonyi govt insists

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The lingering contention as to who was suitablly qualified as the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for Ebonyi South Senatorial District of Ebonyi State, in the 2023 general election, has been laid to rest following the Federal High Court ruling on the matter in Abakaliki, Friday. The candidate, Ann Agom-eze defeated Governor David … [Read more…]

Enugu 2023: 8 things you should know about the APGA Deputy Governorship Candidate

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On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Frank Nweke Jr, the APGA Gubernatorial Candidate in Enugu announced Dr Princess Edith Ngozi Ugwuanyi as his running mate. While many may hail the decision as inclusive and in line with his position on empowering women, not many know about her works and achievements. Here are a few things to … [Read more…]

2023: INEC raises concern over pending 334 pre-election court cases

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed deep concerns over 334 pre-election cases pending at various divisions of Federal High Court across the country. INEC explained that the cases were filed by aspirants challenging nomination of certain candidates or their exclusion from the lists submitted to the commission. It said though the cases were … [Read more…]

FG takes fresh $750m W’bank loan, records N3trn deficit in 4 months

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Nigeria recorded a N3.09 trillion deficit in its 2022 budget operations between January and April. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, made the startling revelation on Thursday at the Public Consultative Forum on the draft Federal Government 2023-2025 Medium Term Fiscal Framework & Fiscal Strategy, in Abuja. According to the … [Read more…]

N109bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-AGF, Idris, today

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will on Friday (today) arraign a former Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris, before Justice Adeyemi Ajayi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja. The commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday posted on its website and social media handles. “He is to be docked … [Read more…]

FG orders nationwide motorcycle ban to thwart terrorist activities

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The National Security Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled measures being considered to thwart terrorist activities, including a nationwide ban on motorcycles and mining to cut off their sources of funding. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who briefed State House Correspondents along side his Interior and … [Read more…]

JUST IN: Fmr Gov Nwodo throws weight behind Enugu State PDP guber flagbearer, Mbah

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JUST IN: Fmr Gov Nwodo throws weight behind Enugu State PDP guber flagbearer, Mbah …Promises to rally votes for Mbah and Ossai The former governor of Enugu State in the Nigeria’s Third Republic, Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo has revealed his preferred governorship candidate in Enugu State. Throwing his weight behind the Enugu State Peoples Democratic Party … [Read more…]

Senate adopts Kalu’s bill to establish Federal University in Abia

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The Senate on Wednesday accorded first reading to a bill seeking to establish a Federal University in Abia State. The bill titled ;”A bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of Federal University of Medical sciences and Biomedical Technology, Umunna, Abia State and for Matters connected Therewith, 2022 . (SB. 985), is sponsored … [Read more…]