Rivers Crisis: Court strikes out suit challenging Tinubu’s peace resolution

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPoliticsRivers Crisis: Court strikes out suit challenging Tinubu’s peace resolution

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2024

A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has struck out a suit challenging the legality and implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s peace proclamation on resolving the political crises in the state for lack of jurisdiction. Recall that Tinubu in the height of the political impasse between Governor Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, brokered an eight-point peace deal in Abuja, also known as the presidential proclamation, which among other stipulations directed that Governor Fubara represents...

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Onitiri asks FG to declare state of emergency on insecurity

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOnitiri asks FG to declare state of emergency on insecurity

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2024

Chief  Adesunbo Onitiri, a renowned socio-political activist and critic has urged the  Federal Government to as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency on insecurity in the country in view of the rising insecurity in the country, current precarious and devastating incidents of kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities. He made the call via a press statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, stressing that the government should wage total war on kidnappers, bandits...

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IOM to Set Up Zonal Office in as Enugu Migrants Return from Libya and Niger

NewsNigeriaPoliticsIOM to Set Up Zonal Office in as Enugu Migrants Return from Libya and Niger

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2024

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on Monday commended the International Organization for Migration, IOM, for their role in the safe return of three hundred and fifty, 350, Enugu indigenes from Libya and Niger Republic. Receiving IOM delegates led by the Chief of Mission, Laurent De Boeck at the Government House, Enugu, Governor Mbah assures of his administration’s readiness to settle and reintegrate the returnees back into the system with well mapped programs...

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Lagos doesn’t need special status – Okunnu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLagos doesn’t need special status – Okunnu

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2024

…Tells FG to stop ministers from touching money, to curb corruption Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Federal Commissioner for Works, Femi Okunnu has disagreed with those calling for special status for Lagos State. Okunnu while speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday also commented on corruption perpetuated by politicians and suggested that the government should ensure that permanent secretaries rather than ministers should be responsible for accounting in the ministry. Speaking further, he said,...

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Tony Oneweek to Release new Gyration single “GAME,” on February 1, 2024

EntertainmentNewsTony Oneweek to Release new Gyration single “GAME,” on February 1, 2024

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 23, 2024

The gyration sensation, Tony Oneweek, is set to release his new single “GAME”, which is a follow-up to his recently released single “PLAY,” featuring Kolaboy. Play is Tony’s first in the series of eight singles in his brand reactivation, unveiled in Awka, in November 2023. The well attended unveiling in Awka saw a swift reacceptance of the gyration brand championed by Tony more than two decades ago. However, upon Tony’s election to Anambra State House...

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Skill Development Form Part Of Student-Loan Programme -Tinubu

BusinessNewsNigeriaSkill Development Form Part Of Student-Loan Programme -Tinubu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2024

The Management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been directed to expand its focus area by extending interest-free loans to Nigerian students interested in skill-development programmes. President Bola Tinubu gave the directive at the State House on Monday after a briefing from Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Executive Secretary of NELFUND, on the build-up to the launch of the programme later in the month. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President...

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President Tinubu Approves Procurement Of Equipment To Tackle Insecurity In Abuja

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Approves Procurement Of Equipment To Tackle Insecurity In Abuja

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2024

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has assured residents of the nation’s capital that the security challenges would soon be addressed following the approval for emergency procurement by President Bola Tinubu. Wike disclosed this on Monday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja and said that the approval was for the procurement of digital tracking tools and operational vehicles to help halt kidnappers in their tracks. According to the Minister, the...

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Court Voids 2024 Budget By Edison Ehie-Led Group Of Rivers House Of Assembly

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Voids 2024 Budget By Edison Ehie-Led Group Of Rivers House Of Assembly

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2024

The 2024 budget recently passed by the Edison Ehie-led group of the Rivers State House of Assembly was voided by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The court presided over by Justice James Omotoso ordered the governor of the State, Siminalayi Fubara to re-present the budget to the legally constituted House of Assembly under the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule. The court also declared null and void and set aside the redeployment of the Clerk and...

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First Lady seeks prayers for Nigeria to overcome security challenges

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFirst Lady seeks prayers for Nigeria to overcome security challenges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2024

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has charged Nigerians to pray and keep on praying until the growing security crisis in the country comes to an end. Nigeria is plagued by insurgencies, banditry, and communal conflicts that pose significant threats to the nation. Confronting insecurity ranging from mass abductions of schoolchildren to kidnappings by gangs to banditry as well as violence from Islamic extremist groups remain a paramount challenge for President Bola Tinubu who took office...

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Burna Boy to perform at the 2024 Grammy Awards

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaBurna Boy to perform at the 2024 Grammy Awards

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2024

Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa, who goes by the stage name Burna Boy, is among the A-list artists that would thrill the audience at the 66th annual Grammys Awards. The organisers announced on Monday that the self-acclaimed African Giant would be performing live at the upcoming awards show alongside an exciting slate of performers including Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Luke Combs. The 66th annual Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday,...

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