Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 14th May 2024
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Probing Wike Will Only Escalate Rivers Crisis, Senator Nwogu Tells Fubara
PORT HARCOURT – Senator Olaka Nwogu has told Rivers State Governor, Sir. Siminalayi Fubara, that his plot to probe the past administration is a mere witch-hunt that will escalate the ongoing crisis. The former senator and elder statesman, who represented the Rivers Southeast in the National Assembly said any attempt to initiate any probe at
Hajj Airlift: CSO Urges Enhanced Security Measures
KANO – Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based CSO, has called for robust security arrangements at embarkation points and Hajj camps nationwide as the Hajj airlift commences on Wednesday. With over 65,000 pilgrims set to travel to Saudi Arabia within the next 30 days, IHR emphasized the need for a coordinated security strategy to address
NUJ Hails Funeral Success Of Rotimi Ajanaku’s Father
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has commended the grandeur and elegance that defined the reception ceremony of Pa Olusegun Samuel Ajanaku, the late father of Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku, Chairman of Ajanaku Holdings. The event, which took place in Lagos, was a testament to the Ajanaku family’s rich heritage and influence. According
Mbah Awards Full Scholarship To 17-year-old Aspiring Pilot
ENUGU – Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday received in his office Master Israel Echezona, a 17-year old indigene of the state, who emerged the overall best candidate in the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, entrance examination and also awarded him full scholarship to train as a pilot. While congratulating Master
Former Lawmaker Advocates Genuine Autonomy Of Local Government
Former House of Representatives member, Chief Sam Onuigbo, emphasizes that any comprehensive review of the 1999 Constitution must include genuine devolution of powers to local governments. Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency in the 9th National Assembly, expressed this sentiment during an interview with reporters on Friday in Abuja. “The Constitution recognizes
Ex-PDP BOT Member, Idahosa, Rejoins APC, Declares Support For Okpebholo
Chief Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), and pledged his full support for the governorship candidate of the APC, Senator Monday Okphebholo. Idahosa made his declaration for the APC at his residence in Benin
Edo Govt Accuses APC Of Dragging Benin Royal Palace Into Politics
Edo State government has accusedthe All Progressives Congress, APC of deliberate attempt to drag the Benin royal palace and the monarch Ewuare 11 into politics, urging the party to look for something else to campaign with rather than engaging in a campaign of propaganda. The State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, while addressing
Tinubu Orders Ministries, Departments, Agencies To Procure CNG-powered Vehicles
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has mandated all government ministries, departments, and agencies to begin the procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President said the policy was in line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs. He
FCTA Issues 24-hour Demolition Notices To Illegal Markets, Shanties
ABUJA – The Department of Development Control, under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has issued 24-hour demolition notices to operators of illegal markets and shanties along the Karmo and Dei Dei Road corridor. Over 500 structures have been marked for demolition in the upcoming exercise. Mr. Garba Jibril, Sector Monitor and Assistant Director in
Obi Meets Atiku, Saraki, Lamido Over Hardship Faced By Nigerians
ABUJA – Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday met with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido. The meeting which held in Abuja, was aimed at finding ways to “reduce the suffering of all Nigerians irrespective of
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