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Wike: I Didn’t Buy Any New Car as FCT Minister
Economy, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Wike: I Didn’t Buy Any New Car as FCT Minister

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) issued a statement to address news articles and broadcasts involving the new FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike. Amidst sensationalist headlines, the FCTA aimed to set the record straight and provide accurate information to the public. The statement addresses recent claims that Minister Wike is initiating a large-scale demolition operation targeting 6000 houses across 30 settlements in Abuja, including Wadata Plaza. The FCTA refutes these allegations, stating that they lack any factual basis. The FCTA criticized mainstream newspaper headlines that attributed quotes and claims to the Minister that he did not make. It emphasizes that the Minister did not publicly mention specific areas or numbers of structures to be removed. His ...
BREAKING NEWS: NLC Confirms Nationwide Mass Protest to Proceed Tomorrow
Cost of Living, Human Rights, Labour, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

BREAKING NEWS: NLC Confirms Nationwide Mass Protest to Proceed Tomorrow

In a recent statement, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that the nationwide mass protest, scheduled for tomorrow, August 2, 2023, will proceed as planned. This comes after a meeting with the federal government where the NLC sought to address the demands of the Nigerian workers and people. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, reaffirmed that the outcome of the meeting with the government had not altered the course set by the NLC as the custodians of the interests and desires of the Nigerian workers and people. Ajaero urged all Nigerians to disregard any efforts by "fifth columnists" who are working against the wishes of the people. Instead, he called on everyone to gather in their respective states and locations across the nation to give vent to this collective resolve. ...
Breaking: Tinubu Dissolves Boards of Parastatals, FG Agencies etc.
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Breaking: Tinubu Dissolves Boards of Parastatals, FG Agencies etc.

President Bola Tinubu has made a significant decision by approving the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all Federal Government parastatals, agencies, institutions, and government-owned companies. This move aims to bring about a restructuring and fresh approach in the governance of these entities. The announcement came through a statement released on Monday by the Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. He clarified that the directive excludes boards, commissions, and councils listed in the third schedule, part one section 153 (i) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The exclusion means that agencies such as the Nigeria Judicial Council, Code of Conduct Bureau, Council of State,...
FG Declares May 2nd, 3rd As Public Holidays
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FG Declares May 2nd, 3rd As Public Holidays

Federal Government has declared Monday, May 2nd and Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 as public holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and EIdul-Fitr celebrations respectively. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in a statement signed by Dr. M.L. Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. The Minister congratulated workers across the country on this year’s celebration and commended workers for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of thecountry and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations. According to the Minister; “Labour is the very essence of humanity. We are alive because we work and only the dead is incapable of working” ...
We Will Not Comment On Uzodinma’s New Position On Us ― IPOB
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We Will Not Comment On Uzodinma’s New Position On Us ― IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, said that they will not respond to the Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State U-turn that it’s absolving them from the killings going on in Imo state. Governor Uzodinma had consistently blamed 8 pro- Biafra group of being behind the killings, mayhem and destructions in the state. But on Sunday, the Governor made a U-turn when he said that the killings were being done by politicians. According to him, the target has been his party, APC.Literally blaming the main opposition party, PDP, the governor said he had not heard or seen where a PDP member was killed or houses belonging to PDP members burnt or destroyed. He therefore warned the perpetrators and their sponsors to use the period of Easter to have a change of heart of face the music th...
Chrisland Breaks Silence On Sex Scandal, 5 Pupils Misbehaved In Dubai
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Chrisland Breaks Silence On Sex Scandal, 5 Pupils Misbehaved In Dubai

Chrisland School, Lagos, has broken its silence on the sex scandal that forced Lagos government to shut all its branches in the state. In a viral video, a 10-year-old female pupil of the school was seen being involved in sexual act with some male pupils.The incident, which sparked outrage on social media, was said to have occurred during a trip to Dubai for the World School Games that held between March 8 and March 14, 2022.In the statement, which Akin Fadeyi, a member of the School’s Advisory Board issued on behalf of the management, the school confirmed that a total of 76 students were taken to Dubai.Of the 76 children who represented Chrisland, Fadeyi disclosed that 71 “ensured an untainted adherence to the standards, abiding with laid down regulations and code of conduct”“Withi...
Osun 2022: INEC Releases Final List Of Gubernatorial Candidates
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Osun 2022: INEC Releases Final List Of Gubernatorial Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates eligible to participate in the July 16 gubernatorial election in Osun State. It was earlier reported that three political parties, AA, APGA and ADC were stepped down by INEC for not meeting the guidelines.The candidates by political parties for the July 16, Osun gubernatorial election are:National Rescue Mission (NRM) – Abede Adetona SamuelSocial Democratic Party (SDP) – Omigbodun OyegokeLabor Party (LP) – Oyelekan AkingbadeAction Peoples Party (APP) – Adebayo Adeolu ElishaAllied Peoples Movement (APM)– Awoyemi OluwatayoAfrican Action Congress (AAC)– Awojide Peter SegunPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Senator Nurudeen Ademola AdelekeAll Progressives Congress (APC)– Adegboyega OyetolaAccor...
APC Bars Political Appointees From Voting At National Convention
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APC Bars Political Appointees From Voting At National Convention

The All Progressives Congress has barred political appointees from voting at its national convention holding on Saturday. The party made this known in a press statement on Thursday. The statement was titled, ‘Attention to political office holders who were elected as delegates’. It read, “The National Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of APC has declared that all political appointees who were elected as delegates to the National Convention slated for 26/3/2022 SHALL NOT VOTE in view of the controversy surrounding Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act,2022. “However, political appointees can still attend as observers.” The Senate had earlier unanimously rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill sent by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). ...
Ebele Obiano: I Went To Greet Bianca Ojukwu & She Slapped Me
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Ebele Obiano: I Went To Greet Bianca Ojukwu & She Slapped Me

Ms Ebelechukwu Obiano has spoken out following her fight with Ms Bianca Ojukwu at the inauguration of Charles Soludo as the governor of Anambra State. Speaking about the events of March 17, Ebele said she had left her seat to greet Bianca but the latter reacted to her greeting by slapping her.According to a statement released by Ebele Obiano's spokesperson, Chidiebele Obika, the wife of the former Governor of Anambra State said all she did was approach the former beauty queen for their usual friendly banters only to be slapped and pushed by her. See Also: Ojukwu’ Widow, Slaps Gov. Obiano’s Wife At Soludo’s Inauguration (Video)She wondered what brought about "so much anger and hate"that would cause a former diplomat to be unable to "manage herself in public".Mrs. Obiano stated th...
TV, Radio Stations To Shut Down Over Skyrocketing Fuel Prices – BON
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TV, Radio Stations To Shut Down Over Skyrocketing Fuel Prices – BON

The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), has warned that the lingering fuel scarcity in the country may force broadcast stations to shut down operations very soon. This warning comes as a result of the increase in costs of operation following the high cost of petrol and diesel. The body stated that the rising costs of fuel and diesel has created huge shortfall for most stations thereby causing staff salaries being delayed. It mentioned that the role of the broadcast stations as the most reliable source for information, entertainment and public enlightenment, is under serious threat due to the biting economic situation. Broadcast stations, through their programming, help to maintain stability, security and peace in the country, which makes it highly important to keep...