A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja has summoned Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, to appear on October 24 for arraignment over 16 fresh charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello, alongside Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, is accused of criminal breach of trust totaling […]
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The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has voiced concern about the deep-rooted environmental, political, and security challenges plaguing the Sahel region. Abubakar stated this in Abuja at the 1st News Agency of Nigeria International Lecture, themed “Insecurity in the Sahel, 2008 to 2024: Dissecting Nigeria’s Challenges – Genesis, Impacts and Options.” Abubakar noted that the
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Mo Abudu, a renowned media mogul, will be honored with the Visionary Leadership Award by Woodhall Capital at the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) breakfast meeting on October 8, 2024, at the Lagos Continental Hotel. This recognition comes as Mo Abudu celebrates her 60th birthday, marking her significant contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment and media sectors.
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Nigerian singer Portable has weighed in on the ongoing feud between Wizkid and Davido, alleging that the two music icons are using their controversy to stay relevant. Portable claimed that Wizkid and Davido’s music is no longer marketable, prompting them to resort to beef for promotion. He urged them to focus on their craft rather
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Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has sparked controversy with his recent social media posts, alleging that Nigeria’s wealthy elite have exploited poverty to gain power and admiration from the poor. In a series of tweets, Wizkid targeted fellow musician Davido, calling him a “spoilt rich kid” and claiming he surrounds himself with impoverished individuals who “worship” him
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Tensions are running high in Rivers State as protesters stormed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The unrest comes ahead of the Local Government election scheduled for October 5, 2024. The protesters, in large numbers, forced security operatives to intervene and manage traffic congestion. The delay in releasing the 2023
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has called on regional lawmakers to promote women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Speaker Memounatou Ibrahima emphasized the importance of ensuring women’s access to resources like bank accounts, loans, and investment opportunities. At the closing ceremony of the Third Extraordinary Session in Lome, Togo, Ibrahima stressed
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin, rejecting the outcome of the September 21 governorship election. The electoral body declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner with 291,667 votes, defeating PDP’s Asue Ighodalo who polled 247,274
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DOWNLOAD A COPY BELOW Memorandum On Devolution of Power Submitted By MOBIN MOBIN has submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly, proposing the restructuring of Nigeria into six regional governments. This move aims to grant each region autonomy to govern itself and develop at its own pace, similar to the four-region model in Great Britain.
MOBIN has submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly, proposing the restructuring of Nigeria into six regional governments. This move aims to grant each region autonomy to govern itself and develop at its own pace, similar to the four-region model in Great Britain. The Chairman of MOBIN, Barr. Dr. Emeka Emekesiri, confirmed that the National