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The Senate on Wednesday re-amended the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021, passed by the National Assembly on November 18, 2021. Accordingly, the chamber in Clause 84(2) of the report approved direct, indirect primaries or consensus as procedure for the nomination of candidates by political parties for the various elective positions. …

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, declare full fledged war against elements involved in terrorist activities in the country. This was just as the upper chamber called on the government to establish a military base at Shiroro and Kaima communities in Niger …

President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Fegalo Nsuke says Nigeria has lost at least $178,850,000,000.00 (One Hundred and Seventy Eight Billion, Eight Hundred and Fifty Million United States Dollars), an estimated NGN72 Trillion, since Shell exited the Ogoni oilfields in 1993. Nsuke said the …

Abia State is witnessing important political developments as the political train of 2023 continues its constant acceleration. The political stage currently is getting more robust and gradually hotter with the appearance on the political scene of professional politicians as well as the equally critical entrance of eminent personalities of the …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has joined many all over the world to celebrate former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku as he clocks 89. A statement on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide by Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, its National Publicity Secretary, said “It is heart-warming to recall that Anyaoku has scored …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the chamber would expedite action on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill having concluded all consultations on the President’s response. Lawan gave the hint on Tuesday in an address delivered at the start of plenary to welcome Senators back from the Christmas …

By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Jan. 18, 2022 Nigeria’s Music star, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has said that he graduated with Second Class Upper honours from the university. The Nigerian-American artiste took to his verified Twitter page on Tuesday to announce the grade and warned against boasting about one’s intellectual standing. …

By Ahmed Ubandoma Abuja, Jan. 18, 2022 First lady, Aisha Buhari, has urged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to redouble its efforts in promoting women participation to address barriers to their involvement in the political process. Buhari was speaking on Tuesday at the maiden edition of APC National Women …

  By Muftau Ogunyemi Akure, Jan. 18, 2022 Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has appointed Commander of the State Security Network (Amotekun Corps), Chief Adetunji Adeleye, his Special Adviser on Security Matters. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr. Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary …

President Muhammadu Buhari would, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Banjul, Republic of The Gambia, to attend the inauguration of Gambian President, Adama Barrow, following his re-election for a second term. On the invitation of his host, President Buhari will be Special Guest of Honour at the ceremonies to be attended …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 18, 2022 Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) the new lead defence counsel for leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has recounted how he was “almost stripped naked” when he went to see his client in the Department of State Services …

The leadership of Olugboro, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, hosts to Agip’s Tebidaba Flow station has sought the intervention of the Bayelsa government to resolve a rift with the oil firm. The request for intervention was contained in a letter dated Jan. 6, addressed to the Deputy Governor of …

The Knights of St. John International (KSJI), an international fraternal organisation of the Roman Catholic Church, has described as fantastic and exemplary, the transition  committee set up by the governor-elect of Anambra State,  Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Praising the composition of the committee, the organisation said that it was an indication …

Organisers of the All Progressive National Women’s Congress have unveiled the hashtag for the 2022 edition of the Conference. According to the organisers, the use of social media will expand the publicity reach. “The chosen hashtag is #OneVoiceStrongerTogether” the Media and Publicity Chair, PNWC 2022, Abike Dabiri, said in a …

By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, Jan. 18, 2022 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday said 17 ships were discharging bulk wheat, general cargo, fuel, container, bulk sugar, trucks and frozen fish at Lagos ports. It said 12 other ships laden with petroleum products, general cargo, bulk sugar, container, frozen fish, …

Berlin, Jan. 18, 2022  Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski was named the best men’s player in 2021 at a FIFA awards ceremony on Monday. The forward beat Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to secure the award for the second consecutive …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 18, 2022 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, adjourned the re-arraignment of the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, until Wednesday over the delay by the prosecution to serve the defence with the amended charge. Justice Binta Nyako fixed …

The Managing Director of Afrinvest, Mr. Ike Chioke, has said that the oil sector still remains a challenge to the Nigerian economy, despite the positive posture of the economy last year amid Coronavirus Disease infections.   Chioke said on the AIT show, ‘MoneyLineWithNancy’ recently, “The oil sector is an area the country …

Douala (Cameroon), Jan. 17, 2022 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the dates and the times for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d’Ivoire 2023 and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, African Qualifiers. A statement on the CAF official website on Monday said: “CAF today confirmed …

By Ibrahim Bello, Birnin Kebbi/Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna Jan. 17, 2022 The Police Command in Kebbi on Monday said that 16 persons and not 50 were killed by yet to be identified gunmen in the attack on Dankade village on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some online …

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have requested the National Assembly to consider overriding President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto as one tenable option towards achieving the intended reform of electoral jurisprudence for Nigeria. At their meeting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Monday, under the aegis of PDP …

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent birthday greetings to two elder statesmen, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku and former Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Elder Felix Ohiwerei. Chief Anyaoku is 89 on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 while Elder Ohiwerei turns 85 same January 18, 2022. Buhari, in …

William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Government has called for calm after a Policeman shot a tanker driver during a disagreement on Gombe – Dukku – Darazo road. The State Commissioner for Information, Julius Ishaya Lepes and his counterpart from the Ministry of Internal Security and Ethical Orientation, Adamu Kupto Dishi, …

The Identify the Right Leader Group, set up to assess the front runners and determine who among them is best suited to be Nigeria’s president come next year’s general election has said that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo “is best positioned to lead Nigeria in 2023 if empowered.” The group, based …

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has joined in eulogising the Most Reverend Dr. Emmanuel O. Chukwuma, OON, Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province and the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion as he attains the age of 68. Ohanaeze, in a statement by Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, its National Publicity …