Jonathan To Lead AU Election Mission To Botswana, Departs Gaborone Friday

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJonathan To Lead AU Election Mission To Botswana, Departs Gaborone Friday

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 25, 2024

Former President Goodluck Jonathan will be leading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to observe Botswana’s general elections scheduled to hold on October 30, 2024, and is billed to leave for Gaborone on Friday. Ikechukwu Eze, SA to the former President, in a press statement on Thursday noted that Jonathan will lead other distinguished leaders including members of the African Union Permanent Representative Committee, Pan African Parliament (PAP), African Governance Platform, Election Management Bodies,...

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Tinubu Orders Reduction in Security Personnel, Convoys for Ministers, Heads of Agencies

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Orders Reduction in Security Personnel, Convoys for Ministers, Heads of Agencies

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 25, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued new directives to reduce the number of security personnel and official vehicles attached to Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Federal Government agencies as part of his administration’s cost-cutting measures. In a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu instructed that the security detail for public officials be limited to five personnel, comprising four police officers and...

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The Fuse about Bianca Ojukwu’s Ministerial Nomination

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe Fuse about Bianca Ojukwu’s Ministerial Nomination

PilotnewsOctober 24, 2024

“This nomination is APGA’s loss as Lady Bianca would now align openly with the federal government’s political interests in Anambra State. “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu The nomination of Lady Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumemegwu-Ojukwu, has continued to generate reactions from different quarters. For some members of the APC in Anambra, it is another source of worry about the party’s reward system. Yet, other members of Anambra APC believe that Bianca’s appointment is for the...

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Nigeria Secures BRICS Partnership Status, Eyes Full Membership

NewsNigeriaWorld NewsNigeria Secures BRICS Partnership Status, Eyes Full Membership

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 24, 2024

Nigeria has been officially added as a partner nation in the BRICS alliance, alongside 12 other countries. The announcement was made during the 2024 BRICS summit, held from 22 to 24 October in Kazan, Russia. A post from the bloc on X on Thursday confirmed the development, stating, “13 new nations have been accepted as official partner countries and will be part of BRICS initiatives.” The new partners are Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan,...

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Troops Kill 140 Terrorists, Arrest 135 Suspects in Nationwide Operations

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Kill 140 Terrorists, Arrest 135 Suspects in Nationwide Operations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 24, 2024

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have killed no fewer than 140 terrorists and arrested 135 suspects across the country within the past week. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed that two key members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, were among those arrested. He identified them as Pius Iguh, a founding member of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, and...

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Fortification Ritual Goes Wrong, Deceased’s Father And Native Doctor Arrested

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFortification Ritual Goes Wrong, Deceased’s Father And Native Doctor Arrested

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)October 24, 2024

The Enugu State Police Command urges the public to be wary of harmful traditional practices which can lead to loss of life. In the Command’s official bulletin signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, a case of ritual fortification assented to by Chikwado Celestine Eze (son) and his father, Uwakwe Eze led to the untimely demise of the 26 years old man. The fortification ritual stipulates that the young man be...

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Governor Alia Suspends State Commissioner For Justice 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Alia Suspends State Commissioner For Justice 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 24, 2024

Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has suspended t The Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Barr. Fidelis Mynin has been suspended for joining the suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, without consulting Governor Alia. The suspension of Barr. Mynin was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, who...

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Fuel Price Hike: Tinubu Introduces CNG at N200 as Alternative

EconomyNewsNigeriaFuel Price Hike: Tinubu Introduces CNG at N200 as Alternative

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 24, 2024

“Nigeria’s motorists can buy petrol at N1,000 per litre or equivalent gas per Standard Cubic Meter at N200..” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that Nigerian motorists can now purchase petrol at N1,000 per litre. However, he added that the equivalent of a litre of petrol—measured as one Standard Cubic Meter of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG—is available at N200. Tinubu made this statement during a meeting with executives of the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company, NIPCO,...

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Court Orders Release of Binance Executive as FG Withdraws Charges

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Orders Release of Binance Executive as FG Withdraws Charges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 24, 2024

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the release of Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited, from the Kuje Correctional Centre following the withdrawal of charges by the federal government. Gambaryan, a US citizen, was arrested in February during a clampdown on Binance over alleged foreign exchange manipulation and tax evasion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned him and Binance Holdings Limited in April on a five-count...

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President Bola Tinubu Sacks Minister of Women Affairs, Four Others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Bola Tinubu Sacks Minister of Women Affairs, Four Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 24, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has announced the sacking of five Ministers from his cabinet. According to a statement from the presidency said the termination of their appointment was announced at the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. The affected ministers are Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, minister of women affairs; Lola Ade-John, the minister of tourism; and Jamila Bio Ibrahim, minister of youth development. Others are Prof. Tahir Mamman, minister of education and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo was let...

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