Peter Obi Advocates Against Anarchy At Nzuko Umunna Enugu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPeter Obi Advocates Against Anarchy At Nzuko Umunna Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 1, 2023

The Labour Party Presidential candidate in 2023 elections in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi has commended the Nzuko Umunna for efforts in promoting mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among the ethnic nationalities in the country while reminding all eminent leaders present that leadership is a trust for service to society. Obi stated this at the second edition of ‘Handshake Across Nigeria’ organized by an Igbo Think Tank and professional group, Nzuko Umunna held on Friday at...

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Election Petition Tribunal Set Dates to Hear Petitions Arising From 2023 General Elections

NewsNigeriaPoliticsElection Petition Tribunal Set Dates to Hear Petitions Arising From 2023 General Elections

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 29, 2023

The National Judicial Council has released a list of 257 judges who will hear petitions arising from the 2023 Nigerian general elections and has Set the 10th, 12th, and 13th of May 2023 for the exercise. The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and the State Election Petition Tribunals are expected to resume full operations after the Workers’ Day holiday in May. Below is the full list of the judges: Abia: Justices C.O. Onyeabo, O. Zik-Ikeorha, C.H....

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Hajj 2023: NGO raises concerns over Sudan’s conflict

NewsNigeriaReligionHajj 2023: NGO raises concerns over Sudan’s conflict

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 29, 2023

…Calls on NAHCON to deploy back up measures. An Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Independent Hajj Reporters, has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which it says may disrupt the smooth airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for 2023 hajj. The faith-based organisation in a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammed which was made available to journalists in Kano, stressing that the war has led to the abrupt shut down of...

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Tell Nigerians your real identity, Timi Frank fires back at Sylva

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTell Nigerians your real identity, Timi Frank fires back at Sylva

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 29, 2023

Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, to tell Nigerians his real identity and the authenticity of his academic certificates. Frank made this call on Friday in Abuja while reacting to a statement by Sylva in which he denied any wrongdoing for parading multiple names but failed to address germane issues concerning his true identity...

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 NEMSA Directs Electricity Consumers To Reject Meter Without Seal

NewsNigeriaPower NEMSA Directs Electricity Consumers To Reject Meter Without Seal

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 28, 2023

Electricity consumers have been directed to reject any meter supplied by distribution companies without NEMSA seal and labels. Aliyu Tukur Tahir, Managing Director of Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), who gave the directive at a news conference in Abuja, said identifying the NEMSA seal and label was to ensure the meters being installed were genuine and certified. “More testing centres had been established for certification and standardization of meters for home and industrial purposes.”...

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Pelé’ becomes a Portuguese-dictionary word meaning ‘unique’

NewsPoliticsSportsPelé’ becomes a Portuguese-dictionary word meaning ‘unique’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 28, 2023

The Michaelis dictionary has officially added “Pelé”, the nickname of the late football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, to its online edition to honour the football star. The publishers of the Michaelis dictionary broke the news on Wednesday, adding that the word will also be included in the next edition of the printed version of the Portuguese-language dictionary. The entry reads: “pe. lé adj. That or someone who is out of the ordinary, who or...

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Plateau: Reps member condemns attacks, killing of six of his constituents

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPlateau: Reps member condemns attacks, killing of six of his constituents

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 27, 2023

Hon. Dachung Bagos, lawmaker representing Jos South/ Jos East at the lower chamber of the National Assembly has condemned renewed attacks and killing of six of his constituents in Farinlamba -Turu area  of Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Bagos in a press statement on Wednesday in Jos condemned the renewed attacks on communities in Plateau State by suspected herdsmen. The lawmaker described as sad, attacks on the affected community on Tuesday night during...

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Sudan: $1.2m approved by FEC for evacuation of Nigerians

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSudan: $1.2m approved by FEC for evacuation of Nigerians

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 27, 2023

In a bid to evacuate Nigerians stranded in war torn Sudan, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.2million for that purpose Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this while addressing State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council’s meeting, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday. Onyeama noted that the amount would be spent on the hiring of luxury buses that would transport the stranded Nigerians from Khartoum,...

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FG set to hand over 2nd Niger Bridge project, May 15

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG set to hand over 2nd Niger Bridge project, May 15

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 27, 2023

Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing, has said that the 2nd Niger Bridge project is fully completed and is set to be handed over to the end users by May 15th 2023. Fashola disclosed this through the Minister of Information and Culture, Lia Mohammed shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chambers on Wednesday. He noted that besides the 2nd Niger Bridge, other national projects...

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Sudan in Crisis

AfricaBlogColumnsOpinionSudan in Crisis

PilotnewsApril 26, 2023

Amid protracted conflict in Sudan, the United States should work to lower the temperature amongst external actors, and support Sudanese citizens, who remain steadfast in their aspirations for a civilian-led government.   Sudan’s suffering deepens by the hour, as self-serving army and militia forces battle for supremacy in a struggle totally divorced from the aims of the 2018-2019 revolution, in which the people of Sudan bravely stood up to one of the world’s most brutal...

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