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Buhari reappoints Abike Dabiri-Erewa as NiDCOM chair

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the senate to confirm Abike Dabiri-Erewa as chair of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for a second term in office. Buhari’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday. Dabiri-Erewa...

NARD: FG can afford our 200% pay rise demand — it’s not outrageous

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says its demand for a pay rise is not outrageous. On Saturday, NARD threatened to embark on strike if the government fails to meet its demands within two weeks. The association demanded a 200 percent upward review of the consolidated medical salary structure...

I phoned Oyedepo, but never said election is religious war – Peter Obi

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has confirmed that he had a phone conversation with the founder of Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo, but he never described the 2023 election as a “religious war.” Obi stated this while speaking on issue on Arise Television on Monday, saying...

We’re not at war with Yoruba in Lagos — Ndigbo group

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

Following the ethnic profiling and violence that characterised the just general elections, some South East leaders under the auspice of Anya Ndigbo, yesterday, declared that Igbo people are not at war with Yoruba people in Lagos just as they expressed worry that Igbo people now live in fear in the...

Ekweremadu: Temper Justice With Mercy, Reps Appeal To UK Govt

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

Ahead of the sentencing of Senator Ike Ekweremadu in the United Kingdom on May 5, the House of Representatives has appealed to the UK government to temper justice with mercy. A member of the House, Toby Okechukwu, who moved the motion, based his position on the long standing history and...

Indomie Noodles Not Banned – NAFDAC

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports of banning Indomie instant noodles and has assured consumers that the product is safe for consumption. It should be recalled that health officials in Malaysia and Taiwan had claimed to detect ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic substance...

Seyi Tinubu’s Firm Bought $10.8m Corruption-Linked London Mansion – Bloomberg Report

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The $10.8 million London mansion. Inset: Seyi Tinubu. (Credit: Bloomberg/Facebook/Seyi Tinubu) Aranda Overseas Corp, a company belonging to Seyi Tinubu, purchased a London mansion which the Nigerian government had tried to seize as property bought with the proceeds of crime, Bloomberg has reported. Seyi, who is the son of the...

It is not the duty of govt to create jobs – Adesina

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, has said it is not the responsibility of government to create jobs for its citizens. He said this Tuesday morning on Arise News Television programme, ‘The Morning Show’, while speaking on the achievements of the President, Major...

I have no regrets announcing Binani as gov-elect – Suspended Adamawa REC

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Adamawa State, Hudu-Yunusa Ari, has said he never regretted announcing Aisha Binani Dahiru of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the 2023 governorship election in the state. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday,...

Nigeria lost for not having Osinbajo as President, says Sanusi

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has said Nigeria lost for not having Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as the country’s President. Sanusi said this at a virtual book launch titled, “Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of an Innovative Leader,” on Monday. The VP was one of the aspirants of...