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We Are Holding Talks With 'trapped' APC lawmakers - PDP

We Are Holding Talks With ‘trapped’ APC lawmakers – PDP

May 2, 2021 1:13 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the House of Representatives to stop making unnecessary noise over the decision of its members to quit the party.

The opposition party said the APC lawmakers made the decision in the face of widespread discontentment trailing the failures of the Buhari administration to address the rising insecurity and excruciating economic hardship ravaging the country.

The PDP also berated the APC leadership in the House of Representatives for resorting to personal attacks on the Minority Leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, for informing Nigerians of the decision of the …

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Is A Terrorist

Buhari Part Of Fulani Agenda To Conquer Nigeria – Tiv Youths

May 2, 2021 1:08 am
An organization identified as the Tiv Youth Organisation (TYO), which is an umbrella body of all Tiv youths worldwide, has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari was part of Fulani’s agenda to take over Nigeria.

The group made the allegation following the recent statement by the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu describing the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom as someone who only sees the problems of others, not his own.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Governor Ortom had on Tuesday, called on President Buhari to immediately convene a National Security Summit to discuss and …

Minimum Wage Cannot Be Manipulated – FG Tells Workers

Minimum Wage Cannot Be Manipulated – FG Tells Workers

May 2, 2021 1:04 am

The Federal Government has assured workers that the transfer of the National Minimum Wage from the Executive to Concurrent list which is currently being considered in the national assembly would not see the light of the day.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, made this revelation at the 2021 May Day celebration in Abuja.

Ngige said the new minimum wage was a national law, which would not be manipulated by anyone.

‘That law is a national law, it is not that which you can choose for anybody that falls within the ambit of that law. It is …

Open Grazing Ban Will Prevent Clashes – Obaseki

Don’t Lose Hope In Nigeria, Obaseki Urges Nigerian Youths

May 2, 2021 12:59 am

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has made a passionate appeal to the Nigerian youths not to be discouraged following the many challenges facing the nation but rather ‘have hope for a brighter future for the nation’.

Obaseki made this appeal yesterday in Benin at a dinner party organised for Team Edo which took part at the just-concluded National Sports Festival.

‘This event was significant at this time in the history of Nigeria as we need to give our youths hope with events like the sports festival to unify the nation at this trying times.

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Pentagon Suspends Building Of Trump's Border Wall

Pentagon Suspends Building Of Trump’s Border Wall

May 1, 2021 8:08 am

The Pentagon has announced the suspension of the construction of parts of former President Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico that were being built using military funds, with the unused money being returned to the military.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Trump had declared a national emergency in 2019 in an effort to redirect funding to build a wall along the U.S. southern border.

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation on Jan. 20, his first day in office, ordering a freeze on border wall projects and directing a review of the legality of its funding and contracting methods.…

Aso Rock Is Empty, Oby Ezekwesili Declares

Aso Rock Is Empty, Oby Ezekwesili Declares

May 1, 2021 7:44 am

A former Minister of Education and social critic, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has declared that there is no one in charge as the President of Nigeria at the moment.

According to the former minister, two things must be done and urgently too, to determine whether Buhari is permanently incapable of discharging the functions of his office and secondly to determine an agreement for Nigeria’s future.

The 2019 presidential candidate and Bring Back Our Girls frontline campaigner said Nigeria must launch a process to determine Buhari’s capability to lead the country and convene a citizens-centered Sovereign National Conference where the future …

Refineries Damaged Beyond Turnaround Maintenance - NNPC

NNPC Denies Financial Distress Amid Concerns Over Letter To AGF

April 30, 2021 4:50 pm

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says reports about its financial distress are inaccurate.

NNPC spokesman, Kennie Obateru in a statement on Friday clarified the revenue projection contained in the letter to the Accountant General of the Federation.

He said the letter was only on the Federation revenue stream being managed by the NNPC and not a reflection of the overall financial performance of the corporation.

NNPC said it is conscious of its role and was doing everything possible to shore up revenues and support the nation at all times.

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Why US may Ignore Buhari’s Call For Assistance - Falana

Why US may Ignore Buhari’s Call For Assistance – Falana

April 30, 2021 5:22 am

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has explained why the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari may be finding it difficult to get help from the US or even the international community in the face of the prevailing security challenges in the country.

According to the human rights lawyer believes the whole plan giving a false impression that the Joe Biden administration will send United States troops to defend Nigerians.

The lawyer said rather than give a false impression, the Federal Government of Nigeria should embark on mass recruitment of military and police personnel, equip and motivate them to defend every …

Buhari Pushing Nigeria to Disintegration - Abaribe

Buhari Pushing Nigeria to Disintegration – Abaribe

April 30, 2021 4:32 am

The Senate Minority leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has raised the alarm that President Muhammadu Buhari was pushing the country to war and subsequent disintegration by his actions and inactions.

The vocal senator, who presently represents Abia Central senatorial district in Abia State said the spates of insecurity and killings in all parts of the country were caused by Buhari’s policy of nepotism bad sectionalism.

In his keynote address delivered yesterday at 2021 law week of the Owerri Branch of the Nigeria Bar Association, Abaribe said that the ‘president’s enthronement of sectionalism and nepotism has led to the country to be …

Vice President Osinbajo: A Slave Of The Fulani Oligarchy

Nigeria Can Not Afford Another Civil War, Osinbajo Warns

April 29, 2021 12:49 am

Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that Nigeria cannot afford another civil war because it will not augur well for the country and won’t be beneficial to anyone.

Osinbajo made this assertion at an interactive forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra governorship aspirants, organised by the state chapter of APC Patriots in Abuja.

He said; ‘The thing about the kind of conflict in this part of the world, developing countries, is that it is usually a war without end.

‘Everyone who thinks he has some monies stored up somewhere will eventually run out of money.

‘Everyone who thinks …

Oil Spills You Would Get Justice, Reps Assure Communities

Oil Spills: You Would Get Justice, Reps Assure Communities

April 29, 2021 12:37 am

The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities has assured host communities who are victims of Oil spillage that the legislature would not spare any effort to ensure environmental justice and restoration of livelihoods for their communities. 

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities, Dumnamene Dekor,  gave the assurance in Port Harcourt, Rivers State when he spoke with some of the affected communities.

The pledge is coming on the heels of recently reported oil spills in parts of the Niger Delta region, including Nembe in Bayelsa State, Gbaramatu in Delta State, among others.

Dekor said: ‘The committee is …

We Are Working With FG To End Insurgency - Niger Gov

We Are Working With FG To End Insurgency – Niger Gov

April 29, 2021 12:29 am

Just a few days after accusing the federal government of Nigeria of abandoning the state in the fight to check insurgency, Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has now recanted saying that his administration is working with the federal authorities to bring an end to banditry in parts of the state.

Bello made this new disclosure in Minna on Tuesday when he received the Indonesian Ambassador in Nigeria, Mr. Usra Hendra Harap, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Minna.

‘We are seeking the assistance of the federal government for a coordinated operation to end banditry …

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