Category: Politics

Explosion rocks River assembly, armed men take over complex

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The Rivers State House of Assembly complex was rocked by an explosion on Sunday night. The incident came amid alleged moves by some lawmakers to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. It was gathered that some suspected arsonists threw an explosive into the complex around 9:25pm, causing a fire in the building. It was gathered that some properties inside the chamber were destroyed. A police officer who pleaded anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the incident, claimed it was politically motivated. “Yes it is true. The fire occurred around 9:30pm or…

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Bola Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for EFCC

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President Bola Tinubu has taken action regarding the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He has removed the suspended Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, and appointed Ola Olukoyede as the new Executive Chairman. Additionally, Muhammad Hassan Hammajoda has been named as the Secretary of the EFCC, with a renewable five-year term initially. This decision is based on the powers granted to President Tinubu under section 2 (3) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, which authorizes him to appoint the Chairman and members of the Commission.…

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Controversy Erupts as Former President Obasanjo Orders Yoruba Traditional Rulers to Stand Up and Greet Him

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent actions at the commissioning of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology’s College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources in Iseyin, Oyo State, have sparked controversy. In a video circulating online, he ordered Yoruba traditional rulers to stand up and greet him, chastising them for failing to do so earlier. This has drawn criticism from some prominent figures in the South-West, including the Oluwo of Iwo, who condemned Obasanjo’s actions and called for an apology. Additionally, a socio-cultural group, Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin, has urged Obasanjo to…

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NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Government Inaction on Suffering

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a two-day warning strike scheduled for September 5th and 6th. This decision comes after their National Executive Council meeting. The NLC plans to proceed with an indefinite shutdown within 14 or 21 working days if the government doesn’t address widespread suffering and impoverishment issues. They are also demanding the state to vacate the illegally occupied national headquarters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The NLC intends to organize a mass protest and rally in Imo State in September. This move…

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Gabonese Soldiers Seize Control, Declare the End of Current Regime

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A group of Gabonese soldiers appeared on television and announced that they were ending the current regime led by President Ali Bongo Ondimba. They declared the cancellation of the recent election results, which had shown President Bongo as the winner. Gunfire was heard during the announcement in the capital, Libreville. The soldiers stated that they were acting on behalf of the “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions” and mentioned that they dissolved all the major institutions of the country, including the government, Senate, National Assembly, and Constitutional Court.…

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Nigeria Labour Congress Criticizes Tinubu’s Minimum Wage Remarks

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The Nigeria Labour Congress criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration about an imminent review of the minimum wage. The Congress stated that the review is supposed to take place in 2024 as stipulated by law and expressed concerns about the lack of cooperation and dialogue from the Tinubu administration with organized labor. They also pointed out that while the private sector has quickly implemented wage awards, the government has failed to do the same for public workers. Additionally, the Congress raised worries about the current economic challenges faced by Nigerian workers…

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Deadly Suicide Bombing Claims 44 Lives at Political Convention in Northwestern Pakistan

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On Sunday in northwestern Pakistan, a suicide bomber attacked a political convention organized by the Islamist party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), in the town of Khar, Bajaur district, close to the Afghanistan border. The devastating attack resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives, with 12 victims being children under the age of 12. Additionally, more than 100 people were injured, with 17 in critical condition. The JUI-F party members were the target of the attack, and the perpetrator detonated explosives near the convention’s stage. Notably, there has been no…

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President Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator to Probe CBN

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President Bola Tinubu recently appointed Jim Osayande Obazee as a Special Investigator to look into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Related Entities in a significant move to fight against corruption. In a letter dated 28th July 2023, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of Obazee’s role in blocking leakages from the CBN and ensuring probity within key government business entities. The appointment gives Obazee the authority to investigate corrupt individuals and establishments, both in the private and public sectors, to uncover the extent of public wealth held by such…

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PDP Demands Investigation into Foiled Terrorist Attack on Atiku Abubakar in Yola, Adamawa State

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a thorough investigation into the reported terrorist attack on its presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar, in Yola, Adamawa state. The PDP spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, expressed concern about the foiled terrorist attack on Atiku and other sensitive locations in Yola. According to Ologunagba, the confession of the arrested suspected Boko Haram member indicates that the attack appears to be a sponsored attempt on Atiku’s life. The party believes that the attack may be linked to forces unsettled by Atiku’s challenge of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…

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Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele Re-Arrested by DSS at Federal High Court in Lagos

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The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, faced further troubles as he was re-arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS) right on the premises of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Earlier in the day, the DSS had brought Emefiele to court and charged him with illegal possession of firearms. However, the trial judge, Justice Nicolas Oweibo, granted him bail, requiring a sum of N20 million and a surety of the same amount. The judge also signed a remand warrant, directing that Emefiele be…

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