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Those Who Brutalized Ajaero Are Yet to Be Prosecuted – NLC

By: Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed sadness over the non identification and prosecution of individuals involved in what it described as the abduction and brutalization of it's President, Comrade Joe Ajaero during a peaceful protest in Owerri, the Imo state capital last year. A statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Affairs at NLC, Benson Upah said despite assurances by the National Security […]

November 1, 2024 7 2

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Kogi: Governor Ododo Swears In New Local Government Chairmen

By Chinedu Echianu Following the conclusion of the Local Government elections in Kogi state, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has sworn in the newly elected chairmen and vice Chairmen of the 21 local government areas with a charge to be dedicated in serving the people they represent. At a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall in Government House Lokoja, the elected chairmen and vice chairmen from the 21 local government areas […]

October 22, 2024 7

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APC Chieftain Faults Alleged Suspension of Senator Lokpobiri, Others.

By Nedu Echianu The South-South Zonal Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chukwuemeke Ogbuobodo Esq. and other zonal officers have condemned in strong terms the suspension of the Minister of State (Petroleum) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri by the party’s executive in his local government in Bayelsa State. Oguobodo who made this assertion in a statement on Wednesday, said the officers rejected the purported suspension of the Minister, describing the […]

October 18, 2024 8 2

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Rep. Alhassan Doguwa tackles NNPP’s Kwankwaso ahead of 2027 election

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Alhassan Ado-Doguwa has knocked the Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso, for his comment that Nigerians will vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 polls. Kwankwaso, had while speaking at a political gathering in Kano on Thursday, said Nigerians, especially Northerners, are […]

October 4, 2024 11 4

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FG Honours Deputy Speaker, Kalu With National Honours Award

By Oluwakemi kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has been awarded Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) by the Federal government. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the disclosure in his national broadcast to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence Day in Abuja on Tuesday. Kalu was honoured alongside the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun […]

October 1, 2024 12 2

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Labour Party begins moves to discipline Abia State governor, Otti for anti party activities

By Chinedu Echianu The leadership of Labour Party (LP) has set up a disciplinary committee to check what it described as the unwarranted and illegal interference by some of its members in the running of the party. National Chairman of Labour Party, Julius Abure while inaugurating the disciplinary committee at the Party's Headquarters in Abuja Tuesday after a meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) which held on […]

August 27, 2024 31 2

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Opposition lawmakers knocks PDP Leadership over Rivers crisis

By Oluwakemi kindness The Opposition Lawmakers Coalition under the main Opposition Coalition umbrella the CUPP has raised serious allegations against the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Iliya-Damagum, and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The lawmakers accused the two party leaders of a covert plot to sabotage the PDP's interests in an ongoing legal battle involving defected former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly which is part […]

August 19, 2024 7 2

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Stakeholders push for legal framework, tech to boost election credibility

In a recent event titled "Election Technology in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects," organized by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja, key stakeholders emphasized the need for a stable legal framework and the integration of technology to ensure credible elections in Nigeria. Bar. Festus Okoye, a former National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), highlighted that these measures are essential to upholding democracy and ensuring a transparent […]

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Senate Ad – Hoc Committee Begins Investigation Into Alleged Economic Sabotage In The Petroleum Industry.

Barring any last minute changes Senate Ad - hoc Committee investigating alleged Economic Sabotage in the Petroleum Industry will today have an interactive session with Stakeholders in the sector. The 15 man committee headed by Senate leader, Bamidele had in its maiden press conference assured Nigerians that it would leave no stone unturned in unraveling the problems in the nation's petroleum sector. Senator Bamidele said the committee is not out to witch-hunt […]

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