NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi: SDP thugs in Anyigba allegedly attacked APC woman leader

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 18, 2023

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) thugs in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State on Sunday, December 17, 2023 allegedly attacked Hajiya Memuna, a strong supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) The victim was said to have been rushed to a private hospital where doctors are battling to save her life. A press statement by Kogi State APC campaign council, signed by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Spokesperson/Director of Media and Publicity of the...

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We won’t let Wike destroy party we built – Ex-APC chair

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWe won’t let Wike destroy party we built – Ex-APC chair

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 18, 2023

Emeka Beke, Rivers State chairman of dissolved All Progressives Congress (APC) has fingered the Minister of Federal capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that the former Governor is responsible for what is happening in Rivers APC, pointing out  that they won’t fold their hands and allow the Minister destroy Rivers APC. Speaking on Arise TV on Monday, Beke accused Wike of having caused problems in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has moved to...

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Igue Festival: Oba of Benin unveils chieftaincy titles

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaIgue Festival: Oba of Benin unveils chieftaincy titles

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 18, 2023

Ahead of the 2023 annual Igue festival, the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has unveiled 17 new chieftaincy titles in acknowledgement of their loyalty and dedication to service. The newly appointed Chiefs are Chief Ekhorovbiye Oviasogie who was bestowed Uwangue of Benin title, while Chief Adanihuomwan Igbinovia was honoured with Eribo of Benin title. Accordingly, Chief Osamwonyi Osagiede, has been made Ovienrioba of Benin alongside Chief Orobosa Enoma — the Osague of Benin. Also, Chief...

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COP28: Group advocates collaborative efforts with CSOs on climate change funding

NewsNigeriaCOP28: Group advocates collaborative efforts with CSOs on climate change funding

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 18, 2023

A civil society group under the aegis of Civil Society Organisations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), has advocated more collaboration with global civil partners on climate action and sustainable financing. The group appreciated Nigeria’s representation at COP 28 in Dubai, a feat it said reflected the nation’s commitment to aligning with the SDGs Global Agenda 2023. Kunle Yusuf, the Director-General of CSCHEI, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, noted that the...

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NCDC has confirmed dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto

HealthNewsNigeriaNCDC has confirmed dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 18, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed an outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State and has officially declared a state of alert in response to that. The NCDC, in collaboration with the National Emerging Viral Hemorrhagic Diseases Technical Working Group (NEVHD-TWG), has conducted a rapid risk assessment to guide preparedness efforts. NCDC noted that while the current risk level is considered moderate, there is need for vigilance due to the...

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CUPP alleges plot to validate defection of 27 Rivers assembly members

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCUPP alleges plot to validate defection of 27 Rivers assembly members

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 18, 2023

As the crisis in Rivers State deepens, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged a plot to validate defection of 27 House of Assembly members. According to CUPP, the plot is to use secret ex parte suits to legalise the sacked Rivers State lawmakers to pave the way for illegal impeachment of the governor, Siminalayi Fubara. It will be recalled that 27 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers recently decamped to the All Progressives...

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Afenifere suggests ways of tackling rising insecurity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAfenifere suggests ways of tackling rising insecurity

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 18, 2023

…Expresses concern over Lagos, Ogun kidnapping, Ekiti bank robbery Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation has suggested ways of tackling rising insecurity, and called on the federal government and security agencies to rise up to combat the menace, particularly kidnapping across the country in recent times. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the body, Comrade Jare Ajayi on Sunday. The organisation further enjoined the federal government...

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APC Activist tells police to investigate Wike, others over alleged murder of DPO

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPoliticsAPC Activist tells police to investigate Wike, others over alleged murder of DPO

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 17, 2023

Timi Frank is calling on the police, DSS to probe Wike and others over the alleged murder of DPO and diversion of $300m, N9bn Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday, called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, to investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,...

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Kano leads in states with highest Inflation rate as inflation soars to 28.2%

EconomyNewsNigeriaKano leads in states with highest Inflation rate as inflation soars to 28.2%

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 17, 2023

Nigeria’s inflation rate jumped in November to 28.2 per cent, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said last Friday. The latest rate is a 0.61 per cent rise from October’s 27.33 per cent. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, soared about 6.73 per cent points, compared to the 21.47 per cent recorded in November 2022, NBS said. Rises in the price of goods caused by President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, including scrapping...

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NGO partially suspends operations in Zamfara due to insecurity

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNGO partially suspends operations in Zamfara due to insecurity

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 17, 2023

Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders, a charity organisation that provides humanitarian medical care in conflict zones, is evacuating its staff from Zamfara State because of growing security risks. The MSF said armed gangs have been attacking Zurmi town in Zamfara State since 10 December, with some occurring dangerously close to a hospital supported by the humanitarian organisation. Adjide Hermann, MSF deputy field coordinator in Zurmi, said the organization can no...

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