Journalist ‘locks’ Twitter account over backlash by Nigerians for feature story on Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJournalist ‘locks’ Twitter account over backlash by Nigerians for feature story on Tinubu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 15, 2023

For her commentary on Nigeria’s president-elect Bola Tinubu as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2023, Astha Rajvanshi, Time’s staff writer has locked her Twitter account because of heavy criticisms from Nigerians. Tinubu was listed among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2023 on Thursday. He made the “leaders” category alongside Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine; Joe Biden, President of the United States; Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, among others....

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Tinubu makes list of 100 most influential people of 2023

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu makes list of 100 most influential people of 2023

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 15, 2023

President-elect Bola Tinubu has been listed among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year 2023. The list which accords recognition to people “for changing the world, regardless of the consequences of their actions” was released on Thursday. The list was divided into five categories: Titans, pioneers, artists, leaders, and icons. Tinubu made the “leaders” category alongside Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine; Joe Biden, President of the United States; Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister...

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Ugochinyere files contempt of court against Imo CP over plot to frame him for murder, others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUgochinyere files contempt of court against Imo CP over plot to frame him for murder, others

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 14, 2023

Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, House of Representatives member elect, has filed for contempt of court against the Imo State Commissioner of Police. According to our source, a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which commences contempt proceedings against the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Barde, has approved service of contempt proceedings on him for flouting court order. Recall that an Abuja High Court had earlier in the year granted an order...

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JAMB direct entry registration exercise should be decentralised – NANS

EducationNewsNigeriaJAMB direct entry registration exercise should be decentralised – NANS

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 14, 2023

… As it mourns candidate’s death in accident The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has made a case for the decentralisation of the ongoing 2023 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise across the country. Comrade Afeez Babatunde Akinteye, the Vice President, External Affairs of NANS, in a statement issued on Thursday described the restriction placed on the registration of candidates to the offices of JAMB located in state capitals across...

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I will renounce my Nigerian citizenship as soon as Tinubu becomes president – Lagos Ex-Deputy Gov

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI will renounce my Nigerian citizenship as soon as Tinubu becomes president – Lagos Ex-Deputy Gov

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 14, 2023

…Says her life is no longer safe The former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and first elected female Deputy Governor in Nigeria, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu has said that she will renounce her citizenship of Nigeria as soon as Aswijau Bola Tinubu becomes President. Ojikutu went further to say that she has already told her lawyers to start working on her plan ahead of May 29. The former Deputy Governor lamented the deplorable state of the...

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Bauchi State Government To Clampdown On Preachers

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBauchi State Government To Clampdown On Preachers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 13, 2023

The Bauchi State government has described as unacceptable the action of some clerics who incites the public in the state under the guise of religious preaching. To this end, the government has threatened to sanction any cleric found making inciting statements in the state. Ibrahim Kashim, Secretary to Bauchi State Government, who gave the warning after an emergency meeting with heads of security agencies at the Government House in Bauchi, expressed displeasure with the mode...

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NPC Postpones Training Of Adhoc Staff

NewsNigeriaPolicyNPC Postpones Training Of Adhoc Staff

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 12, 2023

The training for Enumerators ad-hoc Staff for the conduct 2023 Population and Housing census scheduled for Thursday 13th April 2023 has been postponed indefinitely. Mrs. Evelyn Arinola Olanipekun, Director of the National Population Commission, (NPC) announced this in a statement, ordering that invitations sent to functionaries be withdrawn and awaiting further directives. The statement reads in part “I am directed to inform you that, the sequel to emerging issues, concerning the upcoming LGA training, that...

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Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Pledges N1 Billion Naira on Security of Nnewi and Anambra South

NewsNigeriaRegionsSen. Ifeanyi Ubah Pledges N1 Billion Naira on Security of Nnewi and Anambra South

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)April 12, 2023

The Senator representing Anambra South senatorial zone, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, has pledged to devote N1 billion Naira to secure Nnewi and Anambra South. This pledge, according to the senator, is the first trench, in his determination to explore all instrumentality of the state to ensure that Anambra South is safe. “We are devoting N1 billion Naira towards security of Nnewi and Anambra South, for a start,” Sen. Ubah has said.     Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah...

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Kogi Guber: Dino Melaye not  strong enough to win gubernatorial election – Wike 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Guber: Dino Melaye not  strong enough to win gubernatorial election – Wike 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 12, 2023

….Warns PDP against changing delegates list The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that former Senator Dino Melaye is not a strong material that can win the governorship election for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State. He expressed his fears about the possibility of PDP losing the Kogi State governorship election if Dino takes the ticket and advised the national leadership of the party not to consider the former lawmaker. Wike disclosed that the...

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Benue: Ortom suspends Livestock Guards operations for two weeks

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBenue: Ortom suspends Livestock Guards operations for two weeks

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 12, 2023

…As death toll hits 130 The state Livestock Guards has been suspended by Governor Samuel Ortom for a period of two weeks to pave way for herdsmen that are within the state to move out. According to the Governor he took the decision to suspend the operations of the Guards as part of the fallout of an Emergency Security Council meeting that was held in the state on Tuesday to find a solution towards checking...

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