Author: SGTV
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2023: PDP Conclude To Turnaround Leadership
Rising from their meeting in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa, Abia State, on Wednesday, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, under the aegis of PDP Governors’ Forum, concluded to change the leadership of the country. Describing the All Progressives Congress (APC) government as uncaring and insensitive to the plight of Nigerians, they said the ruling party has become a…
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EFCC Releases Willie Obiano
The former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after spending one week in custody. Obiano was arrested hours after handing over to his successor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on his way to the United States. On Wednesday,…
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Electoral Act : Senate Appeal Section 84 (12) Ruling
The Senate has resolved to appeal the judgement of Federal High Court, Umuahia, nullifying section 84(12) of the Electoral Act. The resolution was reached after a debate at today’s plenary. The resolution followed a motion titled: “Urgent need to appeal judgement of the Federal High Court Umuahia on suit no FHC/UM/CS/26/2022 on Section 84(12) of…
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Atiku Openly Declares To Run For President
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar declared his intention to run for the office of Nigeria president on Wednesday, promising to fix Nigeria’s economy, improve security and delegate more powers to states. This declaration is the sixth time Atiku will be campaigning for president. As he contested for the first time in 1993. Atiku, the presidential…
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House Of Reps Queries Minister Of Power Over Nationwide Blackout
House of Representatives, yesterday, began probe into the recent nationwide power outage, directing the Ministry of Power to take measures that would immediately address the challenge. Chairman, House Committee on Power, Magaji Da’u Aliyu, lamented the nonchalant attitude of the ministry whenever there is a national emergency. Minister for Power, Abubakar Aliyu, had appeared before…
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Standstill As Fire Razes Popular Market In Lagos
On Wednesday fire gutted shops under the Apongbon section of the Eko Bridge in Lagos State. The fire incident caused standstill and crippled commercial activities around the Lagos Island area of the state. Though the cause of the fire incident could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report, it was learnt that…
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Putin Considers Use Of Chemical And Biological Weapons On Ukraine
US President Joe Biden , on Monday said that it’s “clear” Russia is considering the use of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine and warns of a “severe” Western response if it chose to do so. “His back is against the wall,” said Biden of Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that Russia has recently accused…
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2023: Joseph Yobo Charges Nigerians To Obtain PVC’s
Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Joseph Yobo, has advised supporters of the team and other sports lovers to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2023 general elections. Joseph inYobo said Nigeria could attain its position as the giant of Africa, if the people elect the right candidates, who could harness the…
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Security Operatives Usurp Cross River House Of Assembly
On Tuesday morning, armed policemen took over the Cross River State House of Assembly. The policemen drawn from the anti-kidnapping squad and regular policemen were also seen around the routes leading to the House of Assembly. Movement into the Assembly premises on Diamond Hill was restricted.As their presence followed a High Court ruling on Monday…
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EFCC Chairman Bags President NACIWA
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been elected President of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA). According to statement on the EFCC’s official Facebook handle, Bawa was elected on Monday at the ongoing Annual General Assembly of the institutions. Mr Bawa succeeds Francis…