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Addressing the security concerns in Cross River

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2023November 17, 20230

By Paul Amajama Without meaning to engage in macabre equivalence, it is expedient, however, to situate the current security challenges within the national space for a better understanding that Cross River State is faring better than other states in the country. This has become necessary in the face of concerted...

PDP chieftains, groups give Akeredolu 72 hours ultimatum to transmit power to deputy

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2023November 17, 20230

…Vow to occupy Gov’s office Some opposition party chieftains and support groups of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday gave the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu a 72-hour ultimatum to transmit power to his deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa or face dare consequence. The groups, under the aegis...

Court of Appeal sacks Abba Kabir Yusuf, affirms Gawuna as winner of Kano guber polls

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2023November 17, 20230

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday upheld the judgement of Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, declaring APC candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, as winner of the governorship election in the state. The appellate court therefore dismissed the appeal filed by the NNPP candidate and governor of Kano State, Abba...

NPF President Discusses Growth of Nigerian Polo with Sports Minister

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2023November 17, 20230

The President of Nigeria Polo Federation, Nura Sani Kangiwa, in the company of other Executive Members of the Federation, went on a Courtesy Call to Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh in Abuja. Discussions at the meeting centered on support and partnership of the Federal Ministry of Sports...

Court remands Emefiele in Kuje Correctional Facility

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2023November 17, 20230

An Abuja High Court on Friday ordered that the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele be remanded in Kuje correctional centre until Nov 22. Justice Hamza Muazu gave the order and adjourned until Nov. 22 when Emefiele’s bail application will be heard. Emefiele was arraigned on a-six court before justice...

500 Lawyers Storm Appeal Court Over Plateau PDP’s Attack On The Judiciary

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2023November 17, 20230

…. say its evil to denigrate Nigeria’s defenceless justices Over 500 lawyers this morning stormed the court of appeal in Abuja to demand an urgent end to the campaign of calumny against the justices of the court by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The lawyers unanimously said it is an...

PEBEC: VP Shettima Seeks 100% Commitment To Fostering Conducive Business Environment

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2023November 17, 20230

Urges members to align with Tinubu’s 8-point Renewed Hope Agenda Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday inaugurated the 3rd Cohort of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), calling its members to be 100% committed to promoting a conducive business environment. This, according to him, would directly reflect the strong...

Resume or transfer powers to Deputy Governor, coalition tells Akeredolu

NewsDeskNgNov 16, 2023November 16, 20230

…Says political jobbers exploiting vacuum for personal gains A Coalition of Civil Society Organisation for Democracy (CCSOD) has expressed concern over the delay by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to resume office since his return from medical leave abroad. The coalition, however, asked the Governor to resume or immediately transfer powers to...

Judiciary: Coalition hails judgements in Plateau, warns PDP, others against blackmail

NewsDeskNgNov 16, 2023November 16, 20230

In what appears as the biggest solidarity match in the city of Abuja; a Coalition of Civil Society Groups, has thrown its weight behind the judiciary in Nigeria, saying it has lived up to its expectations by Nigerians. Addressing newsmen in Abuja during a solidarity rally in support of the...

PersecondNews names new MD, others as Soneye exits newspaper

NewsDeskNgNov 16, 2023November 16, 20230

A major reorganization has been announced by Persecondnews, an international digital newspaper headquartered in Abuja, the nation’s capital. In a statement, Persecondnews announced the appointment and elevation of Mr. Ayodele Akinsola as the Managing Director/Executive Editor, as Mr. Olufemi Soneye, the Publisher/CEO exits the newspaper. Mr. Soneye is currently the...