The senate chief whip, Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday while defending allegations against President Muhamadu Buhari that he merely imposed his preferred candidate Abdullahi Adamu under the cover of consensus insisted that consensus was not arrived at in President Muhamadu Buhari’s bedroom.Kalu who represents Abia North who spoke to the senate Press Corps on Tuesday said the President was able with his wisdom to solve a major crises in the party as well as saving money for the contestants. “The president in his Wisdom was able to solve the problem, do you know how much money that was saved for…
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Presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, on Tuesday, strongly condemned 15 per cent levy imposed on imported used cars recently introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The NCS last Saturday commenced the collection of 15 per cent National Automotive Council levy on imported used vehicles in addition to other import duty already being paid by clearing agents at the ports. Kachikwu who is the Chairman of Roots Television Nigeria, in a statement in Abuja, said the new policy is meant to further wipe out and impoverish the middle class who are…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Deputy National Chairman (North) formerly tendered their resignation letters to the senate on Tuesday Senator Adamu untill his election as national chairman represented Nasarawa West Senatorial District while senator Kyari represented Borno North District. The resignation letters of both lawmakers were read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, during plenary. Senator Adamu, until his new position chaired the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. Kyari, on the other hand, was the Chairman of the Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Senator Adamu’s letter reads, “It is with…
To commemorate Easter celebrations the Federal Government has declared Friday and Monday as holidays. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government on Tuesday. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore in a press statement issued on his behalf, quoted Aregbesola to have urged Christians to emulate the attributes of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace and patience, which were the attributes and practices of Jesus Christ, as exemplified by his ministry on earth. Aregbesola also called on Christians and all Nigerians alike to use the occasion of this year’s Easter…
***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…
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…