Echoes of Dismay and Helplessness over Demolition of Businesses By Anambra Govt

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsEchoes of Dismay and Helplessness over Demolition of Businesses By Anambra Govt

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 20, 2024

“At Goodwill Junction, businesswomen, their wares, tables, chairs, and umbrellas, were all destroyed and in most instances set ablaze” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Following the exceedingly outrageous videos and pictures of the demolition of petty street businesses by the Anambra State Government on Tuesday, it became overwhelmingly necessary to ascertain if what was shown in the video happened in Awka, Anambra State. Many days later, some people are still questioning if the destruction happened in Awka. On...

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Kogi Gov, Wada lauds Gov Bello over achievements, sterling stewardship

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Gov, Wada lauds Gov Bello over achievements, sterling stewardship

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 20, 2024

Capt Idris Wada, former Governor of Kogi State on Saturday, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Yahaya Bello, and lauded him over notable achievements in the state, especially in the areas of security, healthcare, education and infrastructure. According to Wada, his visit was specifically aimed at commending Bello for his sterling stewardship since he assumed office in 2016 and to convey his best wishes for his future endeavours, even as he pledged his support for the incoming...

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Suspension of  Igwe Neni: “Governor’s action unjustifiable, has no basis in Law” – Barr. Enwezor

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSuspension of  Igwe Neni: “Governor’s action unjustifiable, has no basis in Law” – Barr. Enwezor

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 20, 2024

A revered senior lawyer and two-term member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Barr. Chugbo Enwezor, has described the suspension of Igwe Neni, His Royal Highness Igwe Damian Ezeani, by the Government of Anambra State, as unjust and illegal. This, he said when he was featured on Viko Tv’s Politics Now, hosted by Ebuka Onyekwelu. Hon. Enwezor, who seriously supported Prof. Soludo in the 2021 guber election in Anambra State, also asked the...

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Police In Nasarawa State Arrest 38 Persons, Recover 29 Motorcycles

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice In Nasarawa State Arrest 38 Persons, Recover 29 Motorcycles

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 20, 2024

The Nasarawa State Police command arrested 38 persons on Friday for protesting the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment which affirmed the re-election Abdullahi Sule as winner of the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer,  DSP Ramhan Nansel who confirmed the arrest said apart from the 38 suspects arrested, 29 motorcycles were recovered by its personnel during the protests which took place in Lafia, the state capital....

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Three In Police Net After Woman Was Beheaded In A Hotel In Yola,

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaThree In Police Net After Woman Was Beheaded In A Hotel In Yola,

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 19, 2024

Adamawa Police Command has arrested three staff of an annex of Happy Hour Hotel in Karewa Borehole of Jimeta, Yola North Local Government area of the state, following the discovery of the headless body of a lady in the hotel. Those arrested are Offer Jacob and Yifarta Caleb Receptionists as well as Security Guard on duty Habibu Isah. According to reports, the suspect had checked into the hotel with the deceased on the 18th of...

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Project Coordinator COVID-19 in Jigawa State Suspended

HealthNewsNigeriaProject Coordinator COVID-19 in Jigawa State Suspended

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 19, 2024

The project coordinator Jigawa state COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (JCARES) and desk officers of the programme in 27 local government areas of the state have been suspended over alleged misappropriation and contract abuse. Also suspended are the provosts, registrars, and bursars of the College of Health Science, Jahun, and the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Birnin Kudu. Alhaji Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, while briefing newsmen in Dutse...

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Osun State Government Sacks Three Traditional Rulers

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOsun State Government Sacks Three Traditional Rulers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 19, 2024

The Osun State government has nullified the selection of Akinrun of Ikirun, Oba Olalekan Akadiri, and declared the stool vacant. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi called on all parties involved to wait for the court to determine a suit on the stool currently pending before the Court of Appeal. A statement explained that government decisions on the stools were contained in six white papers on various committees...

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 Federal Ministries Directs To Refund N85 Billion COVID-19 Intervention Fund

NewsNigeriaPolitics Federal Ministries Directs To Refund N85 Billion COVID-19 Intervention Fund

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 19, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment has been directed to refund N75 billion COVID-19 intervention fund to government coffers. The House of Representatives Committee on Public Account gave the directive sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Cross River State Mr. Bassey Akiba during a public hearing on COVID-19 funds. The committee also resolved that the Federal Ministry of Health should also refund the sum of N10 billion to government coffers. According...

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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles shock Cote d’Ivoire with 1-0 win

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAFCON 2023: Super Eagles shock Cote d’Ivoire with 1-0 win

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 18, 2024

Nigeria on Thursday stood tall in the face of intense Ivorian pressure to beat the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan. William Troost-Ekong secured the win for the Super Eagles midway through the second half, in the 55th minute with a penalty kick. The game was Nigeria’s first win at the AFCON tournament. The Super Eagles entered the game under immense pressure following their 1-1...

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Insecurity: Zamfara State Government Revokes Consent Letters For Mining Activities

NewsNigeriaPoliticsInsecurity: Zamfara State Government Revokes Consent Letters For Mining Activities

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 18, 2024

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed an Executive Order on Thursday which now prohibits traditional rulers from issuing consent letters for mining across the state. The consent letters were issued by traditional rulers to individuals, companies, or organizations for mining activities in the state. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Sulaiman Idris said the executive order was signed to stop one of the worst trends in the fight against...

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