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Rivers Crisis: LP, APP Chiefs Bicker Over Fubara’s Alleged Plot To Dump PDP
The rumoured defection of the Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has created a division between the state chapter of the Action Peoples Party (APP), the party said to be in the governor's mind and the Labour Party (LP). Although Fubara has denied the allegations that he wanted to join the APP, assuring the Senator Adolphus Wabara -led PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) that he would remain in the party, some oppositions parties in the state have accused the governing of ‘selecting candidates’ from the PDP for positions for the October 5 local government election.
Alleged Contempt: ICPC Chairman Defends Commission In Court
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, yesterday appeared in Kano High Court presided over by Justice Ibrahim Musa Karaye, to respond to a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the Association of Local Government Chairmen (ALGON) Chairman and 43 Local Government Areas (LGAs) Caretaker Committee. The suit seeks to restrain the ICPC and other law enforcement agencies from investigating the award of contracts by the applicants. Counsel for the applicants, Shamsu Ubale Jibrin, said his clients approached the court seeking legal interpretation on whether it is trite in law for seven
Sokoto Approves N119bn Supplementary Budget
The Sokoto State executive council has approved a supplementary budget of N119 billion for onward submission to the state House of Assembly for their consideration. The council, which was presided over by Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Wednesday at the state government chamber, also deliberated and approved the sum of N17.9 billion for the rehabilitation of some road networks across the state. Addressing newsmen in a joint briefing on the outcome of the council meeting, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Balarabe Kadadi, said the proposed supplementary budget contained inflows from NGCARES, L-Press, Agile Palliative fund from LG, Ecological and Excess
Group To S’East Govs: Be Proactive In Protecting Education
A group, Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA), has urged South East governors, Hope Uzodimma of Imo State; Alex Otti of Abia State; Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Ogbonnaya Nwaifuru of Ebonyi State and Peter Mba of Enugu State, to be proactive in protecting education from all forms of attack in the states that make up the South East part of the country. CSACEFA in its message during the 2024 fifth anniversary of "International Day to Protect Education from Attacks," called on the South East governors to support this global initiative by taking intentional and proactive
Kwara, UNICEF Renew Working Relationship,13 Years After
Thirteen years after the Kwara State government ended a working relationship with UNICEF; the global organisation has renewed their relationship with the launch of the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) in the state. The NLP is an online educational platform that provides continuous access to quality education for learners in Nigeria, particularly those who are out of school, including those in need of additional support, and children in areas with little access to technology or school facilities. Speaking at the launch of the project in Ilorin yesterday, UNICEF Chief of the Field Office, Kaduna, Mrs Gerida Birukila, said the launch
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Inflation Projected To Decline To 32.24% Amid Fuel Crisis
As the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) prepares to release its latest inflation report this weekend, analysts at Lagos-based Cordros Research have forecast a decrease in the inflation rate to 32.24 per cent for August.
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...Plans to meet President, APC Leadership The Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen has acknowledged the sufferings of Nigerians, stating that they have scheduled a meeting with
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) is demanding the immediate redeployment of Edo State Commissioner of Police Nemo Edwin-Iwo, and the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Dr Anugbum Onuoha. The party
Benue National Assembly Caucus, on Thursday, berated Governor Hyacinth Alia, for brazenly disparaging the many peace arrangements put in place by President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has promised a level playing ground for all political parties and their candidates partaking in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State.
Seventeen of the 18 political parties contesting for the September 21 Edo State governorship election have signed a peace accord ahead of the anticipated election. The Statement PDP Chairman, Anthony
The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, said there was no victor or vanquished in the change of leadership of the
The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has said Nigerians should blame themselves for the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. The National Publicity Secretary
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has urged the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to probe Aisha Yesufu, Pastor
The Director General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Akin Osuntokun, has berated the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, following the decision to withdraw the automatic tickets
Mr Olufemi Aduwo is the Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) to ECOSOC/United Nations and the Chairman of the CSO-African Countries Group of World Bank,
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Umar Sani is a former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former Vice President Namadi Sambo and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview monitored
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DSS Arrests IPOB Commander With 600 Rounds Of Ammo
...as combined operation decimates BHTs in Niger A high profile Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) commander resistible for the coordination of the group's activities in Ebonyi State, has been arrested by operatives of the Department
Cardi B Welcomes Third Child With Offset Amid Divorce Proceeding
Grammy-award-winning rapper, Cardi B has welcomed her third child with her estranged husband, Offset, despite ongoing divorce proceedings. The baby girl was born on September 7, 2024, just over a
Do2dtun Criticizes Tyla Over 2024 VMA Acceptance Speech
Nigerian On-Air Personality (OAP) Do2dtun has criticized South African singer, Tyla following her acceptance speech at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) where she won the Best Afrobeats Award.
Abass Akeju Proposes To Actress Habiba Sinare
In a heartwarming moment, US-based Nigerian music executive and founder of Prime Music Partners, Abass Akeju, has proposed to his Ghanaian girlfriend, popular actress Habiba Sinare. The intimate proposal took
Mohbad’s Father Lay Curses On Anyone Monetizing Late Son’s Remembrance
The father of the late Nigerian singer, Mohbad, Mr. Joseph Aloba, has condemned anyone who aims to make money off the remembrance of his son’s untimely death. New Telegraph had
Remembrance: Let MohBad’s Soul Rest Well, Koleosho Appeals To Social Media Critics
Amid the one-year death remembrance of Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter, late Ileri-Oluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, a social media critic, Mr Ibrahim Koleosho, has appealed to online bloggers
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Premier League To Begin Hearing Into Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play Charges
The Premier League will commence a hearing into Manchester City's 115 alleged charges of breaching financial fair play rules on Monday. The charges span a nine-year period, from 2009 to 2018, during which Manchester City
