Jonathan Mourns Victims Of Stampedes, Calls For Compassion At Christmas

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJonathan Mourns Victims Of Stampedes, Calls For Compassion At Christmas

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 23, 2024

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with the families of the victims of the stampedes during three Christmas charity events across the country which resulted in the death of at least 67 people in the past week. The former President, in a statement issued on Monday, called on the authorities to provide the necessary support to the victims and ensure that measures are put in place to prevent such occurrences in the future, describing it as a tragedy...

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I Won’t Take You For Granted, Tinubu Tells Nigerians

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI Won’t Take You For Granted, Tinubu Tells Nigerians

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 23, 2024

…Says Minimum Wage Increment Is Major Anti-corruption Strategy President Bola Tinubu has promised he won’t take Nigerians for granted as their president. He also thanked the citizens for believing in him, assured them that 2025 will be promising. The President also spoke about the measures he has been using to fight corruption, stressing that paying minimum wage is a major strategy of anti-corruption. The president stated this on Monday during a media chat with some...

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FG Declares Public Holidays on Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Declares Public Holidays on Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 23, 2024

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as public holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Monday. Tunji-Ojo, while extending warm greetings to all Nigerians, urged them to use the festive periods to...

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Police Denies Amnesty’s Negative Report During #EndBadGovernance Protests

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPolice Denies Amnesty’s Negative Report During #EndBadGovernance Protests

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 23, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations by Amnesty International of excessive force and unlawful killings during the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, describing the claims as “false, misleading, and sensational.” In a press briefing at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, criticised Amnesty International’s report, “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests“, for its alleged inaccuracies. Amnesty International had accused the police of killing at least...

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Shettima Mourns Victims of Stampedes, Assures Families of Support

NewsNigeriaPoliticsShettima Mourns Victims of Stampedes, Assures Families of Support

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 22, 2024

Abuja Government Hospitals to Provide Free Treatment for Victims Police Mandate Prior Notification for Public Events to Prevent Future Tragedies Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have expressed deep sorrow over the recent stampedes across Nigeria that claimed numerous lives. Both have pledged support for the bereaved families and survivors. In a condolence message issued on Sunday in Abuja, Mr Shettima extended heartfelt prayers and sympathies...

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Paul Chukwuma Condemns Government’s Inaction over Archbishop Okpala’s Disappearance

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPaul Chukwuma Condemns Government’s Inaction over Archbishop Okpala’s Disappearance

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 20, 2024

Anambra’s APC contender for the 2025 Governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has condemned the silence and inaction of the government of Anambra State, led by Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, since the disappearance of Archbishop, Most Rev Godwin Okpala. It is now nearly two weeks since the Nnewi Anglican Diocese Bishop emeritus was reported missing after attending a burial at Umuchu, in Governor Soludo’s Aguata LGA. In a strong statement issued on Thursday, Sir Paul Chukwuma...

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Court Grants Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fresh ₦500m Bail

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Grants Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fresh ₦500m Bail

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 20, 2024

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama on Thursday granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fresh ₦500 million bail with three sureties in like sum. Justice Maryanne Anenih issued the ruling following a fresh bail application filed by Bello’s counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN). Bello and Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges include criminal breach...

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Hacking Of NBS Website, an Unpleasant Development in Tinubu’s Regime – Atiku

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHacking Of NBS Website, an Unpleasant Development in Tinubu’s Regime – Atiku

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 20, 2024

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has harped on fidelity of data in view of recent reports that the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was hacked, saying that the unpleasant development characterizes President Bola Tinubu’s government. A press statement on Thursday by Atiku Media Office, noted that the unprecedented claim that the website of NBS has been hacked is an unpleasant development that adds up to the bad tidings that have characterized the...

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Gov. Fubara Tells Obio, Akpor People Not To React To Provocation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Fubara Tells Obio, Akpor People Not To React To Provocation

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 20, 2024

Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State has appealed to the people of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State not to react to any provocation but to imbibe peace. Fubara who was alluding to the political crisis in the state between him and his predecessor, former Governor Nyesom Wike, urged the people to remain peaceful, even though he knew some of them could be taken to court after the event. Fubara stated this on...

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Yuletide: Ododo Distributes Over 100 Trucks Of Rice To Kogi People

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYuletide: Ododo Distributes Over 100 Trucks Of Rice To Kogi People

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 20, 2024

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has distributed over 100 truckloads of rice to residents of the state as part of efforts to ensure a joyous Christmas and New Year celebration for the people. Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications stated this in a press statement on Thursday in Lokoja. According to him, the gesture is aimed at alleviating the burden of rising costs during the festive period, stressing that the...

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