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North-central APC elders back Governor Sule, endorse Ganduje as N’Chairman

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

The North-central All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Forum has commended the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule for his role in restoring peace to the party in the region. The forum specifically applauded the recent courtesy visit of Governor Sule to the APC national headquarters where he met with the party’s...

‘Tinubu hiding something’ – Aisha questions alleged crackdown on investigative journalists

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Popular socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has questioned the rationale behind the arrest of investigative journalists in the country. Aisha, who was reacting to the recent arrest of an investigative journalist and whistle-blower @PIDOMNIGERIA by the Nigeria Police Force, asked President Bola Tinubu to reveal what he is hiding from Nigerians....

Adamawa poly students protest over blackout, lack of water

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Students of Adamawa State Polytechnic went wild Monday, protesting days of a blackout that also meant a lack of water. The male and female students in hostels on the main campus in Yola staged the protest, condemning the lack of power and water, which they said they had endured for...

IPOB denies Nigerian Army killed 27 ESN operatives in August

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday dismissed reports that the Nigerian Army killed 27 Eastern Security Network (ESN) operatives in August. IPOB accused the Nigerian Army of spreading falsehoods against the Biafran movement. It was reported that the Nigerian Army’s “Operation Udo-Ka” in the Southeast killed 27 ESN...

Nigeria will continue to experience disappointment if it depends on NNPC – Adamu Garba

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba, has said that the country will continue to experience disappointment if it depends on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, for its energy supply. Garba also suggested that the nation’s economy will continue to dwindle as long as politicians continue...

Pastor Adeolu Adeboye: Ronchess Global Resources debunks false allegations against company director

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Recent developments in the ongoing dispute between Ronchess Global Resources Plc and the Kaduna State Government have unveiled a number of inaccuracies, particularly regarding the purported involvement of Pastor Adeolu Adeboye, a director at Ronchess. Ronchess, a privately owned, internationally focused construction enterprise, has executed multiple infrastructure projects for the...

Ukrainians injured in heavy Russian missile attacks

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Russia on Monday unleashed a powerful wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, targeting Kiev, Sumy and Kharkiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Monday morning confirmed that two people were injured in the capital Kiev, and the attacks caused damage in several neighbourhoods, Several fires broke out in western Kiev,...

Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL on stock exchange in line with PIA

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded the immediate listing of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) on the stock exchange in line with the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. Atiku said the demand follows the decision of the NNPCL to hand over the Warri and Kaduna refineries to private...

Date for Enugu LG Elections remains sacrosanct

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, says the September 21 date for Local Government Elections in Enugu State remains unchanged. The Chairman of ENSIEC, Prof Christian Ngwu, made this known while briefing newsmen on Sunday in Enugu, saying that all arrangements had been concluded for hitch-free council polls into...

Fuel Queue: Rights Group writes new DG DSS to investigate Mele Kyari, other oil sector players

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

A rights group, Centre for Human Rights in Africa, has written to the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, calling for an investigation into the activities of Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), and other top officials in...