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NEGATIVE RIPPLES FROM EX EDO DEPUTY GOVERNOR PHILIP SHAIBU’S IMPEACHMENT

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

By Abu-Uwesu Yakubu It is saying the obvious that ripples created by the impeachment and removal of Edo State former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu resonates in various degrees among the three leading political parties in the state, albeit negatively. For his state ruling People’s Democratic Party PDP, it causes further...

INEC Failed to Produce Witness ,Beg Court for Another Date

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

At the resume hearing of the Kogi State Governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja ,the counsel to the first respondents failed to call witnesses to botress the victory of the candidate of the All progressive Congress ( APC) Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo as the winner of the election. The...

Civil Society Council petitions attorney general over exploitation of Nigerians by foreign companies

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

She noted that immediately Air Peace launched its Lagos-London route, there was a sudden crash in air tickets prices by more than 60 per cent by foreign airlines. “We have considered and now doubt their sincerity of purpose considering that these airlines had hitherto charged exorbitantly higher prices on the same...

Kidnappings: Governor Sule convenes emergency security meeting

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

… mulls banning single ethnic vigilante groups Worried by the increase in the spade of kidnappings across parts of Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has convened an emergency security council meeting with a view to tackling emerging security threats in the state. Governor Sule made this known while delivering his...

Man Inhumanity To Man: Emmanuel Omebije Ran Away With Money Meant For My Transplant Operation – Acid Victim Cries Out

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2024April 14, 20240

In a pathetic story described by many as man inhumanity to man, an acid victim of Kogi Gubernatorial election dated back in 2007, Mr Okpanachi James Okolo, a native of Ojuwo Ajonucheyo Gbo – Egume in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, has cried out how Former Assembly member...

Ganduje: Gov Yusuf Lacks Clear Agenda, Progressing In Error – Northern Patriots

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2024April 14, 20240

The Northern Patriots (NP) has slammed Governor Abba Yusuf for lacking any clear blueprint or agenda for the people of Kano State. Comrade Dominic Alancha, the national president of the group, made this known during an interview on TVC’s Journalists Hangout on Sunday. According to Alancha, the governor has instead...

The Trained Doctors Are Back In Borno, All Thanks To VP Shettima

NewsDeskNgApr 12, 2024April 12, 20240

By Stanley Nkwocha Gratitude, they say, does not play around. It goes straight for the heart. It is what happens when we stop long enough to notice all the good stuff. So, it was not surprising that a group of medical doctors were among well-meaning Nigerians who availed themselves of...

NFF appoints Manu Garba as Golden Eaglets’ Head Coach

NewsDeskNgApr 12, 2024April 12, 20240

The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former U17 World Cup winner Manu Garba as Head Coach of the Nigeria U17 boys, Golden Eaglets. Garba had, in the same role, led the Golden Eaglets to win the FIFA U17 World Cup for Nigeria in the United Arab Emirates in...

Troost Ekong Sets To Launch Foundation In Home Town.

NewsDeskNgApr 12, 2024April 12, 20240

By Joan Iwuchukwu A home coming it is, a home coming it will be, as Assistant Super Eagles Captain Troost Williams Ekong set to launch his foundation to impact local schools in his state, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. According to the most valuable player in the just concluded AFCON. It...

Senator Echocho Extends Lifeline to Victims of Herdsmen Attack, Donates Essential Supplies, Cash Relief

NewsDeskNgApr 12, 2024April 12, 20240

In the wake of a devastating herdsmen attack that left residents of Agojeju-Odo in Omala Local Government of Kogi State reeling from loss and displacement, Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho has offered and provided vital support to the affected community. Representing the Kogi East Senatorial District, Senator Echocho’s empathetic and timely...