Year: 2023

Obi tasks blackmailers, to focus on raising a better Nigeria

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Mandy Park Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25; 2023 election, Peter Obi has cautioned blackmailers bent on linking him with negative things that are not of his person to re-channel their energy in raising a better Nigeria. Obi was reacting to a mischievous statement alluding that he had bribed a Television Journalist, Mr. Rufai Oseni by financially sponsoring the burial of his father.Obi described the allegation as wicked blackmail against the courageous journalist who has been doing his jobProfessionally. “Ordinarily, I do not get involved…

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Abia: Group coutions against hoarding, diversion of FG palliatives

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By Mandy Park Socially relevant and need-meeting civil society group, Abia Renaissance Movement (ARM) has cautioned against hoarding, diversion of FG palliatives by Abia govt officials. The organisation also frowned on the delay by the government in distributing the palliatives allocated to states by the federal government, stressing that Abians are beginning to express worry that the items might end up being hoarded and diverted by officials of the government. The group expressed their concern in a statement signed by its Convener, Comrade Ukachukwu Chinonso and Secretary-General, Comrade Mrs. Maria…

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Stop congratulatory adverts on my appointment as FCT minister, Wike tells supporters  

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has told supporters to stop placing congratulatory billboards and other advertorials over his appointment by President Bola Tinubu. Director of Press, Office of the Minister Anthony Ogunleye stated this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. “The attention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been drawn to lamp post billboards, full-scale billboards and other adverts congratulating him on his appointment as minister. “While the minister deeply appreciates the warm wishes and support of the citizens, he kindly, but…

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Abia Governor to give anniversary day broadcast tomorrow

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Ebere Njoku Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will address the state tomorrow, August 27, 2023, on this year’s Abia Anniversary Day Celebration. A statement by Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor made available to the press noted that “”all radio stations are advised to hook up to the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia (BCA Radio) by 7 a.m. for transmission”.

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Jubilation in Kaduna as Tribunal Upholds Ekene winner of Reps election

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…. Court awards 500,000 damage against petitioner …Ekene dedicates win to constituents, says It’s the People’s Win – Ekene By: Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna Supporters of Labour Party, (LP) has stormed the streets in Kaduna state to celebrate the victory of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams , following the judgement that upheld his election as the duly elected Member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, in the February 25th general election. The Jubilation follows the dismissal of the suit filed by Hon. Yakubu Barde of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) demanding Ekene’s sack over…

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All eyes on Tinubu

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By: Casmir Igbokwe Some Federal Government officials appear to be afraid of their shadows. It looks more like the proverbial saying that when a fowl farts, the land pursues it. Last week, Nigerians witnessed another attempt at authoritarianism. Some group had put up billboards in Abuja and elsewhere with the inscription, “All eyes on the judiciary”. The powers that be became fretful and ordered that the billboards be pulled down. They also dissolved the secretariat of the Advertising Standard Panel (ASP) for approving the advert and suspended its Director and…

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Oyo Govt. Set To Revamp Water Supply Project

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Mandy Park The Oyo State government, has said it is working out modalities on how to improve its Water Supply Project, especially in the area of provision of adequate potable water. A Press release by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, noted that the Chairman of the Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo made the remark during his tour of the Corporation’s facilities across the State. Adeojo, explained that the tour was aimed at actualising the rehabilitation, upgrading and expansion of the State’s Water Supply Scheme to improve water supply…

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Abia government poised for greater commitment to Open Government Partnership initiative

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By Mandy Park Abia government has expressed its readiness to show increased commitment to the Open Government Partnership (OGP) initiative to promote good governance, transparency and accountability in the State. The Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Kingsley Anosike, made this known on Tuesday, during a meeting between Abia Open Government Partnership (OGP ) State and non-state actors in Umuahia. Mr. Anosike said that the State government was poised to deploy all the available resources to ensure that OGP would be a huge successes in the State. According to him,…

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Tiwa Savage congratulates Asake on selling out 02 Arena concert

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Singer Tiwa Savage has congratulated Asake on his 02 Arena concert. She also shared videos and pictures of her performance at the concert on Instagram on Wednesday. “@asakemusic A great guy. Congratulations to you and your whole team ❤️🙏🏾,” Tiwa Savage wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiwa Savage (@tiwasavage) Asake performed in front of a sold-out crowd at the 02 Arena in London on Sunday, making him the fourth Nigerian artiste to do so.

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Wike assumes office in luxury SUV marked ‘FCT 01’

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has assumed office in a multi-million naira sports utility vehicle (SUV) marked ‘FCT 01’. A video of Wike’s convoy seen on his first day at work has got social media buzzing. Photos of his vehicle has also gone viral. Wike arrived at the FCTA around 1:20 pm on Tuesday in an armoured Lexus LX 600 SUV with the plate number ‘FCT – 01’. The starting price of the vehicle is placed at $100,115 on the maker’s website. Reacting to reports that he bought the SUV…

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