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Orji Uzor Kalu to Edwin Clark, “You And Others Betrayed South East” Senator Orji Kalu has accused elder statesman, Edwin Clark of betraying the South-East and its quest for the 2023 presidency. Noting that Clark is a patriotic Nigerian, he said the Niger Delta leader’s “late hour” support for the South-East is suspicious. In a … [Read more…]
Buhari greets Ekweremadu on 60th birthday President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, on his 60th birthday. The president in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, rejoiced with the lawmaker, his family, friends and associates on the landmark celebration, saluting his contributions to the legislature, where … [Read more…]
Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba; Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu; and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, yesterday, resigned from their respective positions following the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari that ministers in his cabinet who were desirous of running for elective offices should resign forthwith. However, … [Read more…]
Some Nigerians have expressed concerns that the National Assembly’s latest amendment to the Electoral Act, 2022, to allow statutory delegates – all those elected – to participate and vote in the conventions, congresses or meetings of political parties, saying it was designed to boost the chances of the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, who recently joined … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would suspend its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online pre-registration on May 30. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, in his remarks at the commission’s quarterly meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, said this would give time for online pre-registrants to complete their registration … [Read more…]
Fact Check: Peter Mbah was not prosecuted by EFCC- Pinnacle Spokesperson Pinnacle and Gas Oil Limited has reiterated that its owner, Peter Mbah was never prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged illegal financial dealings and misappropriation of funds. The company was reacting to a story published by SaharaReporters over a … [Read more…]
Senate has amended the Electoral Act, 2022, to giving room for ‘statutory delegates’ (all those elected), to participate and vote in conventions, congresses or meetings of political parties. The move has again, shut out ministers, commissioners and others appointees in the amendment. The action of the Senate followed the expeditious consideration of a bill during … [Read more…]
A bill, seeking to amend the Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act, 2004 and enact provision for increased funding of Basic Education in Nigeria, yesterday, scaled first reading on the floor of the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, is entitled: “Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill 2022. … [Read more…]
Breaking News: Court quashes Ebonyi cybercrime law, declares it unconstitutional, null & void The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Tuesday, declared the controversial Ebonyi Cybercrimes Law 2021 unconstitutional, null and void. The court’s ruling followed a suit by one Pascal Etu who had sued the state governor, David Umahi, … [Read more…]
Whatsapp: New update delivers great features for users The social media app, Whatsapp, last week rolled out a series of features that enhance user experience on the app. While Facebook (now Meta) founder, Mark Zuckerberg, took to his Facebook page on May 5, 2022, to announce the rollout of new reaction emojis on Whatsapp, the … [Read more…]
Cardiovascular Diseases: Enugu govt calls for sustained advocacy against trans-fatty acids Enugu State government on Saturday urged journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to sustain current advocacy against trans-fatty acids to check rising cardiovascular diseases. The state Commissioner for Health, Ikechukwu Obi, made the call while addressing a journalism training session on trans-fat reporting organised … [Read more…]
We won’t refund N100 million paid for nomination forms Emefiele rejected: APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that it will not refund the N100 million paid for the presidential nomination form rejected by Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor. “Forms purchased are not refundable. Period. It’s traditional for political parties across … [Read more…]