The Peter Obi Effect in the Next Anambra Governorship Election

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe Peter Obi Effect in the Next Anambra Governorship Election

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)August 24, 2023

“In two years, Anambra will be a testing ground for Peter Obi’s popularity among voters in his home state,” —Ebuka Onyekwelu How bizarre this may look notwithstanding, but preparations are in full throttle for the next governorship election in Anambra state. Although still over two years ahead, but the next governorship election in Anambra state is already taking shape to the extent that any serious politician or political player in Anambra has commenced total planning...

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FCT Minister, Wike orders arrest of the owner of Abuja collapsed building

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFCT Minister, Wike orders arrest of the owner of Abuja collapsed building

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 24, 2023

…set to resettle residents of the area. Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has ordered the immediate identification and arrest of the landlord of a two-storey building that collapsed in Abuja. The building, a plaza located at Lagos Crescent in Garki Village within the Garki District of Abuja, collapsed amid a heavy downpour on Wednesday night. There are conflicting reports of the number of survivors in the incident. While the director-general...

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We’ve paid Super Falcons’ match bonuses, allowances – NFF President

NewsNigeriaSportsWe’ve paid Super Falcons’ match bonuses, allowances – NFF President

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 24, 2023

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, says it is no longer owing the senior national female football team, Super Falcons, as all pending match bonuses and allowances have been reimbursed. There has been a dispute between the Super Falcons and NFF over the backlog of unpaid salaries and allowances which dates back to 2019. Last month, the Super Falcons’ coach, Randy Waldrum said the NFF owed him 14 months’ salary but only cleared seven months pending...

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Tobi Amusan loses 100mH world title to Jamaica’s Danielle Williams

NewsNigeriaSportsTobi Amusan loses 100mH world title to Jamaica’s Danielle Williams

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 24, 2023

Danielle Williams from Jamaica has emerged as the new world women’s 100m hurdles champion, beating Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan and other strong rivals at the ongoing 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The women’s 100m hurdles final took place Thursday evening at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest. The Jamaican finished first in 12.43 seconds while Amusan clocked 12.62s to finish sixth. Olympic women’s 100m hurdles gold medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico won the...

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UNICAL law faculty gets acting dean after Ndifon’s suspension

EducationNewsNigeriaUNICAL law faculty gets acting dean after Ndifon’s suspension

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 24, 2023

The vice-chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi has appointed Dr Rose Ugbe as the acting dean of the faculty of law following the suspension of Prof. Cyril Ndifon. The appointment was made on Tuesday and took effect the same day, according to a statement from the university’s registrar, Gabriel Egbe. Egbe said the acting dean will take up the duties and responsibilities of the office and oversee the faculty’s academic programs....

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The Waiting Game: Public Anxiety and the Nigerian Presidential Election Tribunal

Chris Chinwe UlasiColumnsFiction & PoetryThe Waiting Game: Public Anxiety and the Nigerian Presidential Election Tribunal

PilotnewsAugust 24, 2023

“There’s the concern that regardless of the outcome, the tribunal’s decision could further polarize an already divided society, stoking ethnic and regional tensions…” _______ As the Nigerian Election Tribunal deliberates over the fate of the country’s political leadership, an air of palpable anxiety hangs over the nation. Even in the diaspora –credit to social media and the Internet, where millions of Nigerians who live outside of their motherland followed the February 25, 2023 presidential election. ...

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Enugu State Govt. Proposes Massive Infrastructural Development

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu State Govt. Proposes Massive Infrastructural Development

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 24, 2023

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to construct 71 roads within the Enugu metropolis and 10 major other roads spread across the three senatorial zones; these 10 roads link various Local government areas in the state. Rising from the Executive Council meeting with the State Governor on Monday, the Commissioner for Works, Dr. Gerald Otiji addressing Government House correspondents said the government has identified roads to make dual carriageway and strategic points to build...

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UNICEF To Commit $ 270 million To Fight Poverty In Nigeria

Human Rights & FreedomNewsNigeriaUNICEF To Commit $ 270 million To Fight Poverty In Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 24, 2023

In its efforts to aid humanitarian response and alleviation of poverty in Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has pledged its commitment to provide $ 270 million. Christian Mundate , the Country Representative of UNICEF disclosed this in Abuja, when she visited the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu in company of the Chief of Health and HIV/AIDS, Eduardo Celades. The Deputy Director Information of the Ministry Rhoda Iliya in...

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Suspended UNICAL Lecturer To Refund Illegal Monies Extorted From Students 

EducationNewsNigeriaSuspended UNICAL Lecturer To Refund Illegal Monies Extorted From Students 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 24, 2023

The former Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon who is on suspension has been directed by the management of the University to refund all illegal monies extorted from students under various sub-heads. Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University disclosed this to Newsmen in her chambers over corrupt practices levelled against the embattled Dean by students. Recall that on August 14, 2023, faculty of law students staged a...

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Houston’s Church Partners with Christian Association of Nigeria to host National Bible Quiz Competition

NewsNigeriaReligionHouston’s Church Partners with Christian Association of Nigeria to host National Bible Quiz Competition

PilotnewsAugust 23, 2023

The Voice of Evangelism International (VOEI) in Houston, Texas in partnership with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) will be hosting the 2023 Champion of Champions National Bible Quiz Competition in Abuja Nigeria. The event themed “The Word in a Fragile World” has commenced with a Bloc Competition that would end this month.  The Grand Finale will be held on September 20, 2023 at the National Christian Center, Abuja – starting at 10.00 am. Theme:...

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