***Demands re-arrest, prosecution of 31 released detainees The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has expressed sadness over the recent attack of a community harbouring some victims of the massacre in Effium community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state.According to media reports, the recent bloodletting left many dead bodies on their trail, as the community was yet to recover from the unfortunate incident.In a statement released to newsmen Tuesday in Abuja by the AESID President, Ambassador Paschal Oluchukwu, urged Governor Dave Umahi-led government to bring the perpetrators of the latest killings to justice.The diaspora group also…
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By Frank Tietie Rather than considering it as a betrayal, I see Professor Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration to contest for the post of the President of Nigeria as a very courageous act for which he must be commended. To think that a man would stand up against his benefactor by declaring to contest for the same position as the benefactor should make one ask the reason why? After rising from being a law teacher and growing through a political career to becoming the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, most of which is courtesy of the benevolence of Asiwaju Bola…
The president, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Dr. Samson Ayokunle and the president, Vision Africa (VA), Bishop Sunday Onuoha have warned that elections may not hold in Nigeria come 2023 if insecurity is not addressed. Both religious leaders stated this at the Inclusive Security Dialogue (ISD), organised by Global Peace Foundation and Vision Africa with a focus on “steps to violence-free elections” ahead of 2023. According to the CAN president, security chiefs must educate those under them to prioritise the future of Nigeria over the selfish interests of politicians who want to use them as tools against peaceful elections.…
Ahead of 2023, the Abia Revival Movement (ARM) UK, has thrown its support behind honourable Bishop Sunday Onuoha as the central candidate for Governorship of Abia State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Movement on Monday, co-signed by its General Coordinator Emmanuel Ekeoma and the General Secretary Godwin Udensi.The group asked Bishop Sunday Onuoha to join the race considering his wealth of experience in Global Peace Initiatives, Diaspora connection, international engagement in technology amongst others. The group observed with dismay the deplorable state of infrastructure in Abia state, the high unemployment and diminished business opportunities, poor educational…
***calls for insurance cover Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has sent a message of condolence to his Rivers state counterpart, Nyesom Wike over the fire incident at Bonny Jetty in Port Harcourt that claimed several lives today .Chief Press Secretary to the governorNathaniel Ikyur in a statement the inferno led to the death of many persons as many others sustained injuries. Ortom who was not happy with the tragedy said it has further added to the many security challenges facing the nation. He however urged his colleague to see the incident as a challenge that should be addressed by…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) in a recent report has declared that only Benue and 3 other states have remitted their workers pension contributions fully as at December 2021, in line with the mandate of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The states are Benue, Lagos, Kaduna and Edo states. This is contained in the 2021 fourth quarter report, (Q4’21), released by the National Pension Commission, (PenCom)The commission indicated that five other states of Osun, Delta, Ekiti, Ondo, Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), that are also remitting both employer and employee contributions have backlogs in remittances. Analysis of the…
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Ralphs Nwosu, on Monday described Osinbajo’s declaration as a big joke and an insult to the sensibilities of Nigerians He therefore warned Nigerians not to be deceived by his declaration to run for the office of President in 2023. Nwosu who acknowledged the constitutional right of Osinbajo to make the declaration in a statement in Abuja, described Osinbajo’s declaration as an insult on Nigerians seeing that President Muhammdu Buhari’s administration for which he has been an integral part has failed woefully to deliver on all its promises. He said that neither…
Former Lagos State governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu,has disowned vice president, Yemi Osinbajo while reacting to his declaration for president earlier, insisting that the number two man is not his son. Tinubu who had earlier declared his intention to run for president, spoke on Monday in Abuja, in an interview with newsmen shortly after meeting with 12 governors of the APC. The meeting at Kebbi Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro in Abuja, came hours after Osinbajo declared for the 2023 presidential race. Reacting to the declaration of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who is seen by many as…
***consults with APC Govs Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration on Monday, has prompted Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s camp to quickly organise consultation with APC governors in Abuja in what appears like a panic mode. The National Update checks indicated that the meeting is ongoing at Kebbi Governors lodge in Abuja.Ahmed Tinubu is a former Senator and former governor of Lagos State who is yet to declare his interest to contest the 2023 presidential election officially The meeting has in attendance the Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Kaduna governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and host of others including…
Armed men have gunned down the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Atakumosa East Central local government of Osun State, Chief Gbenga Ogbara.It was gathered thatOgbara, was shot dead inside his sitting room in Igangan, his hometown, around 12am Monday. His corpse according to sources has been deposited at Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa. The Police Public Relations Officer, Osun Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, has since confirmed the incident. The PPRO said, “The APC Chairman was killed around 12am by some gunmen. Policemen have since been deployed to the area. Investigation is ongoing on the matter. The criminals will not…