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Independence Hero Lumumba's Remains Return To DR Congo

Independence Hero Lumumba’s Remains Return To DR Congo

June 22, 2022 2:48 pm

In a moment that marks one of the historical moments in Country’s history, the coffin of slain Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba has finally returned to his homeland on Wednesday for an emotionally charged tour and burial which comes more than six decades after his assassination.

A chartered plane will be taking Lumumba’s last remains, a tooth that the ex-colonial power Belgium handed over to his family on Monday — from Brussels to Kinshasa for a nine-day trip around the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The coffin and an accompanying delegation will also be flying to the central province of Sankuru, …

Nigerians Outraged As FG Donates ₦1.14bn To Niger Republic

Buhari Reveals Reasons For His Refusal To Remove Fuel Subsidy

June 22, 2022 9:27 am

The Nigerian President, Muhamamdu Buhari in a series of fresh revealations has finally explained why his administration decided to keep paying fuel subsidies despite pressures mounted on him to remove it.

In an interview which he had granted to Bloomberg, President Muhammadu Buhari had stated that the effects of removing fuel subsidies would have been too harsh on Nigerians and they would not have been able to sustain it too.

The President also said they were working on boosting local capacity in order to stem the inflationary pressures.

Buhari claimed that most western countries are implementing fuel subsidies and added …

War Heavy Sanctions Against Russia Harming Us - Germany

War: Heavy Sanctions Against Russia Harming Us – Germany

June 22, 2022 7:16 am

Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany has claimed that sanctions imposed by the west on Russia were harming his nation and its allies.

However, he insisted that since freedom, democracy, and solidarity with friends and partners come at a cost, Europe and its allies would have to pay the price.

He promised that Germany will continue to support Ukraine during a speech at the Annual meeting of the Federation of German Industries on Tuesday, as reported by CNN.

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‘Unprecedentedly tough sanctions’ were imposed on Russia. ‘These sanctions do …

Why Emefiele Retained His Position As CBN Governor – Buhari

Why Emefiele Retained His Position As CBN Governor – Buhari

June 22, 2022 7:13 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that the presidential bid of Godwin Emefiele did not affect his role Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), hence his decision to allow him continue in office.

Emefiele wanted to be the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and drew severe condemnation for being politicised while leading the CBN.

While Emefiele’s dismissal was demanded by critics, Buhari claimed that such choices do not simply fall under his purview as Nigeria’s president.

‘The CBN governor is appointed by the President. But this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian …

2023 Why I Left APC For Accord Party - Shina Peller

2023: Why I Left APC For Accord Party – Shina Peller

June 22, 2022 7:05 am

House of Representatives member, Shina Peller on Wednesday confirmed that he has defected the Accord Party (AP) while explaining his reason for doing so.

The lawmaker made the announcement on the floor of the House on Tuesday.

Peller has last week dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) last week.

In a statement, Peller disclosed that he entered talks with his new party and others after he left the APC.

The businessman said they were numerous options, but AP was chosen “for very peculiar reasons”.

He noted that Accord Party was the first platform in Oyo State to zone Oyo North …

2023 We Never Endorsed Tinubu - Ohanaeze Ndigbo

2023: We Never Endorsed Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

June 22, 2022 6:09 am

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lambasted the immediate past president of its Lagos State chapter, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, for claiming that the apex Igbo body had dumped Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu.

It revealed that there had just been a change in Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership in Lagos State with the election of a new executive led by Chief Sunday Ossai and said that the maker of such a deceptive claim was motivated by personal gain.

Solomon Ogbonna allegedly tried to violate the socio-cultural organization’s …

I Am 'Proud’ Of Russian Troops In Ukraine - Putin

I Am ‘Proud’ Of Russian Troops In Ukraine – Putin

June 22, 2022 5:51 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday revealed that he was ‘proud’ of the action of his soldiers in Ukraine, where Moscow says it is conducting a military operation.

‘We are proud that during the special military operation our fighters act with courage, and professionalism, like real heroes,‘ Putin said in televised remarks during a Kremlin meeting with military academy graduates.

Referring to Western sanctions imposed on Russia over the intervention in Ukraine, he said “they will be overcome”.

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And ‘in the face of new threats and risks, …

CVR Online Registration Remains Suspended, INEC Clarifies

CVR: Online Registration Remains Suspended, INEC Clarifies

June 22, 2022 5:30 am

Following several weeks of complaints about hitches experienced in the online registration of voters, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday announced that the portal has been shut.

In a briefing in Abuja before the Youth Vote Count Mega Music Concert recently, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Federal Capital Territory, Yahaya Bello, provided the clarification.

Bello questioned why Nigerians continue to flock to the commission’s website despite a warning from the commission last month that it will stop accepting online registrations on May 30.

He says that those who complained that online registration was no longer valid ought …

PDP Snubs Ekwunife, Announce Aduda As Senate Minority Leader

PDP Snubs Ekwunife, Announce Aduda As Senate Minority Leader

June 22, 2022 5:24 am

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator Philip Aduda, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was on Tuesday announced by the Senate caucus of the party as the Minority leader.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the position became vacant after the immediate past Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Abia South resigned from the PDP.

Recall that Senator Abaribe had prior to the primary to seek the party’s ticket for the Abia State Governorship race, dumped his Party, the PDP for the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA and also resigned his position as the Minority leader.

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New AGF, Nwabuoku Tasked On Transparency, Accountability

New AGF, Nwabuoku Tasked On Transparency, Accountability

June 21, 2022 3:26 pm

As the cermonies for the inaguration of the new Attorney General of the Federation is completed, the coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of Civil Society Group for Good Governance (CSGGG) has openly tasked the newly appointed acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to make sure that he fights corruption within the system by conducting his duties with the highest level of transparency and accountability.

The President of CSGGG, Ogakwu Dominic gave this advice which was contained in a signed letter addressed to the acting AGF and a copy was also made available to …

Nigerian Senate Gets New Minority Leader, Minority Whip

Nigerian Senate Gets New Minority Leader, Minority Whip

June 21, 2022 3:25 pm

In a minor rejig of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Philip Tenimu Aduda (FCT) one of the senators who had been nominated for the position has been finally named as the new Minority Leader of the Senate.

The Nigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan had made the announcement in a letter he read during the plenary on Tuesday.

The letter was signed by the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu.

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Lawan also announced Senator Chukwuka Utazi as the Senate Minority Whip. The seat of the …

Presidency Provides Update On Abdulsalami Abubakar's Health

Presidency Provides Update On Abdulsalami Abubakar’s Health

June 21, 2022 6:22 am

Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari has given an update on the state of health of former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

Africa Daily News, New York had reported that Abdulsalami was reportedly flown out of Nigeria for medical treatment over the weekend.

The retired Army General was said to have suffered a partial stroke.

He was first flown to a hospital in the United Kingdom (UK).

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Writing on his Twitter page on Monday, Shehu confirmed that Abubakar is …

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