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Nigeria committed to two-state solution in Palestine – Kalu

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2024October 19, 20240

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. Speaking at the recent 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, Kalu emphasized that Nigeria is dedicated to achieving a peaceful resolution based on justice, self-determination, and mutual...

Abure not working for APC – Labour Party counters NLC

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

The Labour Party, LP, has refuted claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress Political Commission, NLC-PC, that the Julius Abure leadership of the party was working to advance the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.The National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh, made this clarification in Abuja on...

Ministerial Scorecard: Civil Society group rates Aviation Minister, Keyamo’s Performance As Superlative

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2024October 17, 20240

The Centre for Africa Civilisation and Development (CACD) has hailed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, as a transformative leader who has revolutionized Nigeria’s airports. They rated his performance as superlative. Under Keyamo’s proactive leadership, the Cente said the sector has witnessed significant reforms, addressing longstanding...

‘Wike never won election on popular votes, he’s a destroyer’ – PDP chieftain, Ewoh alleges

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2024October 17, 20240

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Nnam Robinson Ewoh, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of being a “destroyer.” In an interview with Symfoni on Wednesday, the ex-Rivers lawmaker also alleged that Wike has never won any election based...

Akpabio denies rumour of impeachment threat

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2024October 17, 20240

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has debunked the report of planned impeachment against him, describing it as fake and a figment of the writer’s imagination. Akpabio spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, in a statement, on Wednesday following online publications tagged “DSS...

Northeast PDP leaders back Gov’s Forum’s decision on leadership crisis

NewsDeskNgOct 16, 2024October 16, 20240

Northeast leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have thrown their support behind the recent decision by the Party’s Governors Forum over the ongoing national leadership crisis. Recall that governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party yesterday annulled the suspensions of some National Working Committee members and restored the status...

Don’t underestimate Southeast’s love for Nnamdi Kanu – IPOB to Soludo

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday, warned Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State against underestimating the affection the people of the Southeast have for its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB said Soludo and his cronies should be careful over the continent’s intimidation of residents of the state, adhering to...

Gov. Lawal: We are ready to conduct credible LG polls

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has expressed his readiness to conduct credible and acceptable local government elections across the State. The Governor inaugurated Hon. Bala Aliyu Gusau as the chairman of the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission, ZASIEC, as part of his administration’s preparations for the local government election....

PDP Financial Secretary resigns in Kogi

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

The Financial Secretary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ward A, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi state, Hon. Comrade Muhammad Nuhu Tanimu has resigned his membership. His resignation letter, dated 14th October, 2024, was addressed to his Ward A party chairman. According to the letter, “I will...

Kaduna council polls: Stakeholders call for peaceful elections

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

The Network of Peace Journalists (NPJ), in collaboration with the Conflict Mitigation and Management Regional Council (CMMRC) and Community Peace Observers (CPO), has urged for peaceful elections in all 23 local government areas in the state. Ibrahima Yakubu, team leader of the NPJ, in a statement, stressed the importance of...