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Ortom Won’t Appear Before Disciplinary Committee, Wike Replies PDP

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has faulted the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the suspension of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, over allegations of anti-party activities. Briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Wike argued that the party’s NWC does...

Naira falls to dollar, exchanges at N461.67

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Naira on Thursday depreciated against the dollar at the investors’ and exporters’ window, exchanging at N461.67. The rate represented a decrease of 0.04 per cent compared to the N461.50 for which it exchanged to the dollar on Wednesday. The open indicative rate closed at N461.25 to the dollar on...

Fayose, Ortom tackle PDP over suspension

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday announced the suspension of former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu. The party said the suspension took effect on Thursday, adding that the decision was reached after an extensive review of...

Those Behind Attacks On Igbo In Lagos Will Regret Their Action – IPOB

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned that those behind attacks on Igbo in Lagos will soon regret their action. IPOB gave the warning on Thursday in a statement issued by its media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful. Daily Trust gathered that IPOB’s reaction followed the recent initimdation of...

Nigeria Air Will Fly Before May 29 – FG

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

In spite of lingering court case, the Federal Government has insisted the National Carrier, Nigeria Air, will take to the sky before May 29, 2023. Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, gave the assurances during the National Aviation Stakeholders Forum 2023, on Thursday. He said the Federal Government is taking...

Keyamo petitions DSS, seeks arrest of Obi, Datti for treason

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Productivity who also served as the spokesperson for the Tinubu-Shettima campaign council, Festus Keyamo, has petitioned the Department of State Services over alleged “inciteful comments” made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and his vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed....

PDP suspends Fayose, Anyim, two others

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday suspended former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu. The suspension, which takes effect on Thursday, was arrived at after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the...

WHO chief warns against misinformation on global pandemic accord

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against misinformation on social media and in the mainstream media against global pandemic accord. According to the UN health agency, social media is spreading information alleging that a new global pandemic accord being negotiated will allow WHO to override national sovereignty relating to...

Why Kogi Assembly suspends 9 members, 4 Council chairmen for terrorism, anti-party activities

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

Kogi State House of Assembly has suspended nine of its 25 members for gross misconduct, terrorism, electoral violence and anti-party activities during recently concluded General Elections in the state. The Nigerian Pilot reports that the decision to suspend the members and Council chairmen was reached at Thursday plenary sitting following...

Muslims Eating In Public During Ramadan Will Be Punished – Kano Hisbah

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2023March 23, 20230

The Kano State Hisbah Board has said that Muslims found eating in the public during the fasting period will be dealt with. The board has also deployed personnel to mosques to ensure the safety of lives and property during the Holy month of Ramadan. This is contained in a statement...