Police Alert Public On Potential Clashes Among Rival Cult Group

The Rivers State Police Command on Saturday said the Neo-Black Movement, NBM, also known as Aiye or Black Axe would be celebrating an anniversary on Sunday, causing tension in many places. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson of the command, said that intelligence reports indicated that the cultists intend to initiate innocent victims into their group on July 7 (today). “The event, code-named Aiye Day or 7/7, is scheduled to be observed in all states of...

Nnewi USA Rounds up 2024 National Convention in Atlanta

The national convention of the Nnewi Union in the United States of America – NUSA, concludes on Sunday, after a weekend of engaging activities that shaped the convention. The 2024 NUSA convention commenced on Thursday as guests arrived at the Marriott Atlanta Airport Gateway, the venue of the convention, from around the world. Guest Speaker at the convention, Chief Ben Etiaba, a renowned chartered accountant of international repute, arrived at the venue on Thursday from...

Lower Chamber Orders Ministry of Women Affairs To Halt Contracts Processes

The controversy surrounding the alleged diversion of N1.5 billion meant for the payment of contractors by principal officers of the Women’s Affairs and Social Development has forced the House of Representatives Committee on Women’s Affairs and Social Development to order the stoppage of all contract processes in 2024 until the issue is resolved. The directive by the House followed a petition by contractors of the ministry to the House of Representatives over non-payment of contracts...

Protest: Ruto To Cut $1.39 Billion Government Spending

Kenyan President William Ruto is set to scrap a planned tax hike, due to nationwide protests that lasted for weeks. Ruto pledged on Friday to cut the cost of governance totaling 177 billion shillings ($1.39 billion) in the fiscal year that started in July. The government will also increase borrowing by about 169 billion shillings to cover the 346 billion shilling hole created by the decision to withdraw the finance bill that was the original...

The Communiqué Of South East Governors’ Meeting In Enugu

Governors of the five states in the Southeast region of Nigeria on Tuesday held a meeting at the Enugu State Government House to deliberate on issues on security, economy, and the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. At the end of the closed-door meeting, a communiqué was read by Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State. The Communiqué; The Forum commiserated with the Government and people of...

Benue State Governor Alia Imposes 24-hour Curfew On Ukum LGA

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has declared a 24-hour curfew on Ukum Local Government Area following protests that broke out in Sankera, the Ukum LGA headquarters of Benue State in the early hours of Wednesday. The protest was connected to killings of 11 people by armed outlaws. The protesters were alleged to have torched the council’s secretariat and vowed to burn it down as they laid dead bodies of victims on the parking...

House of Representatives To Establish Constitutional Roles For Traditional Rulers

As Nigeria’s constitution is undergoing amendment, traditional rulers and Nigerians have been assured that the 10th House of Representatives is committed to establishing constitutional roles for traditional rulers and local government autonomy Tajuddeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, gave the assurance on Thursday after a panel discussion on the role of traditional rulers in national development during ‘Open Week 2024’ event, which celebrated 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country. According to...

Nigeria, and other OACPS Members, Sign the Samoa Agreement with the EU

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has given the Nigerian signatory to the Samoa Agreement. Nigeria’s signatory was secured last weekend, followed by the country’s Statement of Declaration.  This event took place at the secretariat of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States – OACPS, in Brussels, Belgium. For Nigeria and Africa in general, the Samoa Agreement covers the following areas of cooperation; peace and security, human rights, natural resource management, economic growth and development,...

APC Debunks News Of Purported Protest In Lagos Chapter

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked news of protest rocking the ruling party. According to the party, the incident that took place in the secretariat on Monday was about a meeting conveyed to reconcile the different factions of the party in Alimosho local government area which was unfortunately infiltrated by uninvited thugs. A press statement on Monday signed by the state publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Seye Oladejo, stated...

Inclusive Governance: Oyebanji To Meet Ekiti Stakeholders

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji is set to have an engagement with senior public servants of Ekiti State extraction in Abuja on Tuesday, June 25, in furtherance of his administration’s policy of inclusion and partnership with critical stakeholders to ensure sustainable development The stakeholders’ engagement, one of the feedback mechanisms of the government, is aimed at getting inputs of the senior public servants in the development of the state. A press statement on Monday...

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