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Wike Accused of Appointing Only Kinsmen, Allies in FCT

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2024April 7, 20240

The Reformed Arewa Youth Coalition (RAYC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of undermining the principle of federal character in his appointments. The group, at a press conference, on Friday in Abuja, alleged that Wike is running the FCT like a lord of the manor...

Kogi former deputy governor condemns Omala killings, wants Tinubu to intervene

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

The former Deputy Governor of Kogi state, Elder Simon Achuba has condenmed the killings of Agojeju Odo indegenes in Omala local government area, calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the situation for peace to regn in the area. Elder Achuba who made the call in a statement signed...

North Central APC seeks harmonious relationship between Mutfwang, newly sworn-in legislators

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

The North Central APC Forum has called for a harmonious working relationship between Plateau Stare Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the new House of Assembly members who were recently sworn in by the Speaker. Recall that on Friday, eight APC and one Labour Party legislators were sworn in by the Speaker...

Tinubu’ll continue official duties in Lagos during holidays – Presidency

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu will continue his official duties during the Eid-el-Fitr holidays. To his end, Tinubu will depart the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, for Lagos to observe this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. Tinubu will be leaving Abuja on Sunday for Lagos. The President’s trip was made public by...

Road crashes not caused by evil spirits

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

Mr Dauda Ali-Biu, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has said that road traffic crashes are not caused by spiritual manipulations or ay other form of evil spirits. “The crashes are caused by physical errors; there’s nothing spiritual about them,” Ali-Biu said at the Flag-off of the 2024...

Urunyllugani village stands still as Udunnis’ bury father

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

By Augustine Aminu Urunyllugani village, Ifiteani, Nino Njikoka LGA of Anambra State was agog recently as members of the Udunni family were accompanied by priests, friends, colleagues and associates, celebrating the glorious passage of their late father Pa Peter Nwafor Udunni aka Okute de Legend, in a simple grand style...

Kantagua Market: Bridgeway Global Contract, Terminated 2yrs Ago – LASG

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde has disclosed that the contract with the Kantagua market project consultant, Bridgeway Global Project Limited has since been terminated over two years ago due to non-performance of the contractor on the agreement reached with...

Some govs’ll use state police to oppress political opponents — Falana

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana says some state governors will use state police as a means of oppression. Falana stated this in an interview on Channels Television on Friday monitored by newsmen. The legal luminary said there must be proper guarantees under the law to prevent situations where governors use...

Pass laws establishing separate cells, toilets for transgenders – Lawyer writes NASS

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

Activist lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam has called on the National Assembly to pass a legislation for the establishment of a separate cell rooms in all detention facilities in Nigeria for transgender individuals. Idam also urged the National Assembly to come up with legislation to establish conveniences on public places for transgender...

Gov Oborevwori seeks transparent investigation of Okuama killings

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called for a transparent investigation into the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori made the call on Friday when the Board of Enquiry constituted by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the incident visited...