Anambra Assembly Passes Revised 2022 Budget, Amidst Controversy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Assembly Passes Revised 2022 Budget, Amidst Controversy

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)July 16, 2022

Anambra State House of Assembly today, passed the 2022 Revised Budget submitted by the governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, after his swearing-in. A total budget size of N169.6 billion was approved by the House for the services of the government of Anambra State and other related matters. Meanwhile, a letter of request for loan by the governor was read today. The Governor is seeking the approval of the House to secure N100 billion Naira from CBN...

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2023: Shettima says voters should look religion in making choices

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023: Shettima says voters should look religion in making choices

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 16, 2022

The running mate of Bola Tinubu, Kashim Shettima has said those against the APC Muslim-muslim ticket should look beyond religion when electing leaders. Shettima’s nomination as Tinubu’s running mate triggers mixed reaction from the public, many opposed his nomination because both of them are Muslims. Hosting an APC group led by Mohammed Hassan, a former Nigerian ambassador to the US, on Friday, the former Borno governor said the task before him and Tinubu is to...

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Federal High Court To Hear Pre-election Cases During Vacation

Law & JusticeNewsPoliticsFederal High Court To Hear Pre-election Cases During Vacation

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 12, 2022

The annual vacation for Judges of the Federal High Court from 25th July 2022 to 19th September 2022 will not stop it from hearing 2023 pre-election cases during vacation. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho says the New Practice Directions is to provide for a fair, impartial, and expeditious determination of pre-election cases. In a statement issued by the Assistant Director of Information, Federal High Court Dr. Catherine Christopher noted that...

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Niger State Registered 248,000 Eligible Voters With Low Multiple Registrations

PoliticsNiger State Registered 248,000 Eligible Voters With Low Multiple Registrations

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 12, 2022

MINNA — No fewer than 248,000 eligible voters were registered within the last year in Niger State, while multiple registrations have not been recorded much in the state. The Niger State Resident Electoral Commissioner, National Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Sam Egwu who disclosed this to newsmen in Minna, said out of the figure, about 229,000 were registered for the first time by the commission in the state. “The remaining 19,000 voters were those...

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Paul Kagame ‘Considers’ Ruling Rwanda For Another 20 Years

AfricaNewsPoliticsPaul Kagame ‘Considers’ Ruling Rwanda For Another 20 Years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 10, 2022

Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, has said he would consider remaining in office for another 20 years. Kagame, who modified the Rwandan constitution in 2015, allowing him to remain in office till 2034, made this known in a recent interview with France 24. “I would consider running for another 20 years. I have no problem with that. Elections are about people choosing,” he responded when asked if he would seek re-election in 2024. His decision...

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Uzuegbuna Okagbue Interfaces with Team, Assures of his Commitment to Good Governance

NewsPoliticsUzuegbuna Okagbue Interfaces with Team, Assures of his Commitment to Good Governance

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)July 8, 2022

AWKA — Uzuegbuna Okagbue this evening had a session with members of his team, where he reassured them that his commitment to good governance is total and beyond electioneering politics. Speaking to the team members whom he is meeting after the outcome of the APGA primaries over a month ago, Okagbue said he is certain that it takes more than politics to be able to impact lives and propagate quality governance. He further argued in...

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2023: Akeredolu, Fayemi, Sanwo-Olu Meet With Wike in Port Harcourt

NewsPolitics2023: Akeredolu, Fayemi, Sanwo-Olu Meet With Wike in Port Harcourt

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 8, 2022

PORT HARCOURT — On Friday, three governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met with the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike. The governors — Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos — visited the private residence of the governor, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The details of the closed-door meeting are not yet known but it might be connected with the...

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My Teachings On Tithing Were Wrong – American Pastor Apologizes For Misleading Members

NewsNigeriaRegionsUnited StatesMy Teachings On Tithing Were Wrong – American Pastor Apologizes For Misleading Members

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 5, 2022

American preacher, Creflo Dollar, who has been vocal about tithing has made a u-turn, declaring that his teachings on tithing over the years have been erroneous. The prosperity preacher made his new stance known in a Sunday sermon titled, “The Great Misunderstanding”. The video of which has gone viral on social media. Speaking on the topic, the World Changers Church International preacher admitted that he has had a misguided understanding of tithing which he had...

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2023 Elections: NYSC Director-General Charges Corp  Members  To Brace Up for Service

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023 Elections: NYSC Director-General Charges Corp  Members  To Brace Up for Service

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 4, 2022

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC Brig. Gen. Muhammed Kaku Fadah has charged Corps members to prepare ahead of their participation in the conduct of forthcoming general elections. Addressing Corps Members at the Yobe State NYSC Permanent Orientation camp in Dazigau, Nangere Local Government Area, Gen. Fadah said, considering the critical role, the corps members are expected to play during the elections, there was the need for them to remain apolitical and...

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Taraba State Governor Dissolves Local Government Councils 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTaraba State Governor Dissolves Local Government Councils 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 4, 2022

Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku on Sunday dissolved local government councils in the state. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Iliya Bekyu, the dissolution followed the expiration of the tenure of the councils on 3rd July 2022. The statement directs local government council’s chairmen to hand over the affairs of their respective councils to the Head of Local government administration pending the return of the Executive Governor to...

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