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BREAKING: APC Committee Fires Akpabio

Why APC Committee Fires Akpabio

It was gathered that Akpabio was suspended over what the group describes as poor leadership.

The committee, which is an umbrella body of President Buhari support groups, was mandated to galvanize support for President Buhari’s re-election in 2019.

Akpabio’s suspension was made known to newsmen on Saturday by the spokesperson of the group, Kailani Muhamad.

He stated that the National Executive Committee of the group decided to suspend Senator Akpabio because he abandoned the organisation after his ministerial appointment.

Senator Akpabio, a former Akwa Ibom state Governor, is the current Minister of Niger-Delta

APC Committee Fires Akpabio

He was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2019.

In a related story, the ruling APC has reportedly extended the tenure of the Caretaker Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC).

The caretaker committee, led by Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State is understood to have been granted an extension to remain in office until it can conduct a national convention for the party.

Recall the Buni-led committee came on board in June 2020 after the dissolution of the Adams Oshiomhole led National Working Committee (NWC).

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It got its tenure extended by six months in December 2020 during an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

It is now understood that the APC leadership after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday at the Aso Rock Villa, agreed to grant another extension to the committee.

APC Committee Fires Akpabio

BREAKING: Fuel Price Per Litre Increased

Information reaching us that Fuel Price Per Litre Increased

A filling station used to illustrate the story
Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says Nigerians should be paying at least N256 per litre for petrol.

Mr Kyari disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting organised by the NNPC to stop fuel smuggling.

Commenting on the current PMS and subsidy payment, Mr Kyari noted that the petrol pump price should be N256 per litre given the current exchange rate.

“If we are to sell at the market today at the current exchange rate, we will be selling the product at about N256 to a litre. What we sell today is N162, so the difference is at a cost to the nation,’’ he said.

Fuel Price Per Litre Increased

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According to him, the country cannot sustain subsidy payment with the high volume of daily consumption, pointing out that the country coughs up N150 billion every month on subsidy.

The NNPC boss further explained, “As long as we don’t regulate volume until we are able to exit this current level, which I know so much work is going on, then we have to manage the volume that we are exposed to between this price of N162 and N256. The difference comes back to as much as N140 billion to N150 billion cost to the country monthly.

“As long as the volume goes up, that money continues to increase, and we have two sets of stress to face: the stress of supply and stress of foreign exchange for the NNPC. We may not see foreign exchange cheque taking place for importation.’’

Fuel Price Per Litre Increased

Give Bandits Contract To Guard Forests, Farmlands Or Else — Gumi Tells Government, Reveals Another Shocking

Give Bandits Contract To Guard Forests, Farmlands Or Else

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that security operatives are working with bandits who are wreaking havoc across the country.

Speaking on Arise TV on Wednesday, Gumi accused some security personnel of giving armed gangs a soft landing.

He also urged farmers across the country to allow Fulani herdsmen to protect their forests.

The Islamic scholar, while admitting that bandits are committing all sorts of crimes, also said atrocities had been committed against them by various tribes across Nigeria.

Insisting on his call for amnesty for the bandits, Gumi said they are ready to surrender if the government will provide them with a means of livelihood.

He said, “The Niger Delta example, I think we can take an example from that. When they were vandalising pipelines, they were given the pipelines to guard.

“Now, the herdsmen are controlling a big chunk of land whereby they are preventing farmers from farming. As the Niger Delta is important to the economy, these herdsmen now are becoming important to the Nigerian economy.

“They can be our guards, they can guard the forests. They have qualities that we can tap from,” Gumi said.

He dismissed the amnesty granted to bandits by Katsina State Governor Bello Masari, describing it as “political amnesty” without any package.

“When you grant a political amnesty, I mean amnesty in the front of the press and the media but in the real sense, there was no amnesty.

“Amnesty comes with a package. The package is you rehabilitate these criminals, you provide for them social amenities.

“You entice them to leave the forests by providing them with skills. But there is no project put forward.”

Check: Regina Daniels Reacts As Actress, Ini Edo Posted This Photo Online

How Regina Daniels Reacts As Actress, Ini Edo Posted This Photo Online

It’s no longer news that the Nigerian movie industry is blessed with talented actors and actresses, Ini Edo is one of them with over eleven million Instagram followers.

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Nollywood's Ini Edo Reacts To Regina Daniels Eid-Mubarak Photos

She is a well-recognised and respected Nigerian movie actress.

She began her film career in 2000 and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut.

She is popularly known for her active presence on Instagram and other social media platforms.

Ini Edo has sparked a lot of reactions on social media again after she shared a photo of herself on her verified Instagram account showing how beautiful she is. She was the epitome of beauty in her new photo.

Her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry reacted to the new photo she posted on Instagram.

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Funke Akindele and over seventy-two thousand people liked Ini Edo’s new post.

Regina Daniels also reacted to the new post by commenting ‘Queen’.

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INEC Begins Online Voter Registration On June 28

Information reaching us that INEC Begins Online Voter Registration On June 28

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is opening its registration portal on June 28 for online voter registration, according to the INEC National Commissioner, Mr Festus Okoye.

“The INEC Voter Registration Portal will be deployed to enable people to register online and thereafter go to their respective state or local government office of the commission to capture their biometrics and facials,” Okoye told reporters yesterday in Dutse, Jigawa State.

He said: “Those that want to transfer their registration from one place to another can also make use of the online portal.

“Those that have prior issues of accreditation and with damaged or defaced PVC’s can also use the online portal to rectify the challenge.”

Okoye also said that the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, would announce the time for the commencement of the physical registration at the end of the consultation with critical stakeholders.

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He, therefore, appealed to all critical stakeholders to rave-up their voter education initiatives.

He also called on civil society groups and the media to assist in educating Nigerians on the import of online voter registration

#EndSARS: How I Received Threats, Insults For Displaying Bloodstained Nigerian Flag At Russian Pageant- Model Speaks, Gives Reason Why She Did That

Model Speaks, says How I Received Threats, Insults For Displaying Bloodstained Nigerian Flag At Russian Pageant- Model Speaks

The model who displayed a blood-stained Nigerian flag while walking the Miss Africa Russian runway, Chiamaka Udeh said she has been receiving threats and insults from different quarters since the video went viral.

Bloodstained Nigerian Flag

Last Tuesday, a video had gone viral showing Udeh holding up the red-stained Nigerian flag while appearing on stage at the pageant in Moscow as Nigeria’s representative.

This action had attracted the outrage of Nigerians in some quarters while some applauded her bravery.

A lawyer, Susan Henshaw, was one of those who disapproved of Udeh’s act of protest, alleging that she wanted to cheat her way through the competition by causing sentiments and playing on the emotions of the judges.

Bloodstained Nigerian Flag

However, in a chat with BBC Igbo, the Lagos-born model from Anambra gave reasons for her action.

She noted that the act was never intended to tarnish the image of her country.

She said, “What I did was actually from my heart. I did it myself; no one told me to. It was a competition, a platform that was given to me. I used that platform to create an awareness of what is happening in Nigeria.

“I did it due to what happened on October 20 [2020]. I also did it because of the recent happenings now in Nigeria. It was basically to tell the world that we’ve not forgotten our fallen heroes, the Lekki protesters who died.

“I did it to also portray recent happenings because there are still killings, insecurity, rape, and all of those things. The flag signifies everything. That category was the ‘Tradition Cultural or National Costume’.

“I felt that I should dress as a nationalist to portray what is happening. I never thought it was going to go viral at all. I don’t know who shared it with bloggers. Right now that it has gone viral, I have received a lot of threats.

“I have received a lot of insults but it’s okay. People who got the message got it. For those who didn’t, it’s not on me. It was never my intention to tarnish the image of Nigeria. It was me creating an awareness that we need help.”

Bloodstained Nigerian Flag

Since the attack by soldiers on #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos on October 20, 2020, during which some protesters were killed, the red-stained Nigerian flag has become a symbol to honour the brave youths that died.

It also reminds Nigerians of the fight against insecurity and human rights violations yet to be won.

Bloodstained Nigerian Flag

Buhari To MTN: Lower Cost Of Data

Buhari To MTN: Lower Cost Of Data

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked MTN Group to conduct a downward review of data price for its Nigerian subscribers.

Buhari said this while receiving members of the board of MTN led by Ralph Mupita, president/chief executive officer, at the state house in Abuja, on Friday.

The president assured MTN that his administration was doing everything possible to have a conducive environment for doing business in Nigeria.

“Nigeria is your most lucrative market in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the source of a third of the income of the entire MTN Group. As such, we urge you to offer top-of-the-range and affordable service to Nigerians,” he said.

“As we seek to make broadband widely available and affordable, we urge MTN to continue to support our efforts by expanding high-quality connectivity to Nigerians in unserved and underserved areas.

Buhari To MTN

“I recently unveiled and launched the national policy for the promotion of indigenous content in the Nigerian Telecommunications Sector. I call on MTN to support the implementation of this policy and train and engage more Nigerians in your company.

“In particular, we would like you to continue to support our efforts by improving the quality of service and enabling a downward price review of the cost of data and other services, in view of your large market in Nigeria.

“We also urge you to step up your Corporate Social Responsibility programs and support Research and Development that will enhance your services in Nigeria.”

On Wednesday, Karl Toriola, chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria, had informed customers of a possible delay in service delivery amid rising insecurity in the country. However, the telecom giant said it would strive to deliver a seamless and uninterrupted high-quality network experience to meet customer’s needs.

Buhari To MTN