Tinubu’s First Weeks In Office Made History In Nigeria – NEF Blasts President The Northern Elders Forum has stated that the first few weeks of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration will be recorded by history as leadership that made bad situations considerably worse. NEF asserted that the administration’s attempts to correct mistakes have not been very successful, noting that things have been made worse by the barrage of plans and policies being hinted at, which will make life even more intolerable for the Nigerian. Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the NEF Director, Publicity and Advocacy, made this known in a statement signed…
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Sit-At-Home: Ohanaeze Invites Simon Ekpa, Others For Discussion The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has invited a self-acclaimed Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, and his group for discussion amid the sit-at-home protests against the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Ohanaeze President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, gave the invitation in a statement issued on Monday while condemning the incessant call for sit-at-home begging that it should be discountenanced. Chief Iwuanyanwu, however, warned all security operatives in the South-East to exercise the highest degree of prudence in the discharge of their official…
Police officer Lands In Big Trouble Over Escape Of Robbery Suspect From Custody Unnamed officer who was supervising a robbery suspect when they fled, according to the police in Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, has been taken into custody. The police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The police, on Thursday, arrested two male robbery suspects in Obosi, a community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The two arrested suspects were identified as Amaechi Precious, 25, an indigene of the community and Almazer Avalumo, 25, from Adikpo in Benue State. A…
PDP Sends Strong Warning To Atiku Over Wike The Rivers chapter of Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Rivers has alleged that forces led by Atiku Abubakar the presidential candidate of the party in 2023 election are plotting to denigrate former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike over his nomination as a minister by President Bola Tinubu. The party claimed it was aware that members of a group led by the former vice president are holding meetings on how to deal with Wike, who, according to it ‘is a patriot and prominent nationalist whose interest it is to protect the unity…
JUST IN: Again, Many Killed, Arrested Over Looting Of Government Warehouses, Shops In Adamawa At least four persons were reportedly killed during the youth rampage and looting of government warehouses in Adamawa State on Sunday. Naija News House learnt that at about 8 am on Sunday, youths in their thousands attacked the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warehouse at PZ Roundabout, adjacent to the Yola International Airport and carted away grains among other items. It was reported that over 200 tricycle vehicles loaded with grains and other items left the NEMA warehouse alone, on Sunday morning. As further gathered, armed…
El-Rufai, Doesn’t Deserve To Be Nigerian Minister –Shehu Sani Reveals Top Secret Again A former senator who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani has asked senators of the 10th National Assembly not to confirm the former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai as minister. Sani in a statement he issued on Sunday expressed surprise that El-Rufai’s name was listed as a ministerial nominee despite his alleged religious intolerance that is dangerous to the unity of the nation. He asked the three senators from Kaduna not to confirm the former governor for the sake of…
Oro Students Receive Scholarships To Pursue Their Dreams The Chancellor, Dr. Monday E. Dickson in company with members of the scholarship committee of Grace Efiong Osung Foundation made a presentation of one hundred thousand naira (100,000.00) cheques each to eleven (11) beneficiaries during the Oro Students Union Summit held yesterday 28th July 2023 at Oron Civic Centre Complex, Oron, Akwa Ibom State. The founder of the foundation, Engr. Elvis Osung, who was represented by his father, Chief Barr. Dr Efiong William Osung extended warm congratulations to the beneficiaries who were selected based on their merit. He emphasized the importance of…
Tinubu Begs Nigerian Youths, Says Be Patient, I Understand Your Pain President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to be patient and understanding with the hardship caused by the economic initiatives of his administration. Tinubu explained that the hardships the country is currently facing would eventually vanish and give way to a more equitable, prosperous and inclusive economy. He gave the assurance on Thursday in the nation’s capital at an audience with the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leaders from the 36 States of the federation and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The President said, “I make my pledge…
Full List Of House Of Reps Committee Members The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced the list of the Standing Committees. Abubakar Bichi was given the Committee on Appropriations, with Idu Igariwey as the deputy chairman, while James Faleke retained the Committee on Finance. Muktar Betara has been moved to the Committee on Federal Capital Territory, while Akin Alabi is the new Chairman of the Committee on Works. Bamidele Salami as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Account. Former Speaker Idris Wase as the Chairman of Federal Character. Before making the announcement, Mr Abbas appealed…
FULL DETAILS: Profiles Of Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees President Bola Tinubu has presented his ministerial nominees who are intended to play a significant role in shaping the course of his administration. The 28-member ministerial list was revealed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday. Among the nominees are former Governors, economists, health experts, lawyers, and individuals with close ties to President Tinubu. See a brief profile of the ministerial nominees below; 1. Engineer Abubakar Momoh. Engr. Momoh hails from Imiegba-North Ibie in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo state. He is a Civil Engineer by professional training having graduated from…