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Jun

2023

EFCC Boss, Bawa in DSS Custody Moments After Suspension Over Alleged Abuse Of Office

CRIME#AbdulrasheedBawa, #BolaTinubu, #EFCC, corruption

EFCC Boss, Bawa in DSS Custody Moments After Suspension Over Alleged Abuse Of Office President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension from office of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa, to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. According to a statement by the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, the action follows “weighty” allegations of abuse of office levelled against him. “Mr Bawa has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

I’ll not tolerate excuses, Abia Gov’ Otti warns, as he inaugurates 8th Assembly

NEWS, POLITICS#AbiaGovernment, #AlexOtti, #LabourParty

I’ll not tolerate excuses, Abia Gov' Otti warns, as he inaugurates 8th Assembly By Charity Uwakwe, Abia Governor Alex Otti, of Abia State has charged the newly constituted members of State House of Assembly to always consider the interest of their Constituents while performing their duties, saying the anticipation of the masses is high. Governor Otti who insisted that his administration would not contend with lapses, whatsoever, stressed he would, in collaboration with members of the 8th Assembly, provide dividends of democracy to Abians. Otti stated this when he inaugurated the 8th assembly at chamber of the State Assembly…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

24 YEARS OF CIVIL RULE & 30 YEARS OF JUNE 12: Ipc Seeks Support, Greater Recognition Of Media Role In Democracy

SECURITY#Democracy, #DemocracyDay

24 YEARS OF CIVIL RULE & 30 YEARS OF JUNE 12: Ipc Seeks Support, Greater Recognition Of Media Role In Democracy In commemoration of the 24th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos – Nigeria enjoins the government, relevant institutions and stakeholders to take urgent measures to guarantee media independence and enhanced welfare and safety of journalists. IPC said in a statement that it is important for the new administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognise the vanguard role the media played in the June 12, 1993 struggles that paved way for civil rule…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

10th NASS: Orji Kalu A Political Colossus — Bishop Eke

Uncategorized#APC, #Dr.OrjiUzorKalu

10th NASS: Orji Kalu A Political Colossus — Bishop Eke Abia- born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke has described the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu as a political colossus. Eke, in a statement personally signed by him on Wednesday commended the former Abia State Governor for championing the cause for a better deal for the South-East geopolitical zone in the recently inaugurated 10th National Assembly. According to Bishop Eke, Kalu worked assiduously to advance the political and economic fortunes of the South East geopolitical zone by championing the emergence of the 10th Senate President from the South…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

NSCDC Lagos Commandant, Alfadarai Calls For Youth Inclusion, Engagement …As he bags fellow Institute of Criminology and Strategic studies Nigeria

NATIONAL NEWS#UsmanIshaqAlfadarai

The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Commandant of Corps Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, fdc, mnim, mpa, fisn, fcss, yesterday commended the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Lagos State Government (LASG) for their unprecedented and proactive efforts towards enhancing national security in our democracy. National Association of can report that Alfadarai made this known in a Lecture Series and Award ceremony organized, by the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies Nigeria (ICSS), to commemorate this year's 'Democracy Day,' the NSCDC, Lagos State Commandant, called on the three tiers of government, in the…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

Edo Govt swears in wife of Abia APP Guber Candidate, Adaeze Kalu As Commissioner

POLITICS#AdaezeKalu, #GodwinObaseki, #MascotUzorKalu

Edo Govt swears in wife of Abia APP Guber Candidate, Adaeze Kalu As Commissioner The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, swear in the newly appointed Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. In a press release obtained by our correspondent, Lady Adaeze Aguele-Kalu (FCCA, FCA, MBA), the wife of Chief Mascot Uzor-Kalu (KSJI), the 2023 governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Abia State, is among the new commissioners appointed by Governor Obaseki and subsequently cleared by the Edo State Assembly. The Edo-state-born technocrat, Mrs. Kalu, is a Master's degree…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

I’m Confident Your Emergence ‘ll Advance Bende Constituency, APP’s Mascot Kalu Hails Ben Kalu

POLITICS#APC, #APP, #BenjaminKalu, #MascotUzorKalu

I'm Confident Your Emergence 'll Advance Bende Constituency, APP's Mascot Kalu Hails Ben Kalu The governorship candidate for Action People's Party, APP, Abia State Chapter in the 2023 gubernatorial election has extolled the the member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, for his emergence as the new Deputy Speaker of the 10th House. Chief Kalu expressed an aura of confidence in the capability of the two- time House of Representatives Member to change the narrative of his Constituency, through the possible enactment of "quality legislation and the attraction of meaningful projects". He, therefore, prayed God to…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

FALANA, AGBAKOBA, Ubani, Others Set To Discuss Post-election Nigeria In NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference

LEGAL, NATIONAL NEWS#Aviation, #BarrMondayUbani, #Post-election, NBA-SPIDEL

FALANA, AGBAKOBA, Ubani, Others Set To Discuss Post-election Nigeria In NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference The Nigeria Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) is set to hold its annual conference which is a melting pot of ideas and solutions on Nigeria's march to development. The event which will take place at Citadel Complex, Oregun, Ikeja from June 20 to 23, 2023 promises to be an intellectual feast featuring eminent jurists from the Bar and Bench. Famous Reporters gathered that the conference, with the theme: 'Post-Election Nigeria: The Judiciary in the eye of the storm', will attract lawyers and…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING: NASS inauguration turns bloody , as Imo APC members Die in ghastly motor accident

METRO, POLITICS#APC, #death, #FatalAccident

BREAKING: NASS inauguration turns bloody , as Imo APC members Die in ghastly motor accident Imo APC Members travelling for NASS Inauguration in Abuja have been confirmed dead. Not fewer than three members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Imo State who were travelling to Abuja for the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly have reportedly died in a ghastly auto mobile accident. The awful accident which claimed the lives of the three, occurred today, Monday, June 12, 2023. Reports have it that the vehicle conveying Imo APC Members had a head-on collision with an upcoming bus…

Jun

2023

By Famous Reporters

10TH SENATE PRESIDENCY: WHO IS INTIMIDATED BY THE GLOWING PROFILE OF H.E. DISTINGUISHED SEN. (DR.) ORJI UZOR KALU?

OPINION, POLITICS#10thSenatePresidency, #Dr.OrjiUzorKalu, intimidation

10TH SENATE PRESIDENCY: WHO IS INTIMIDATED BY THE GLOWING PROFILE OF H.E. DISTINGUISHED SEN. (DR.) ORJI UZOR KALU? As the storm gathered by the struggle for who becomes the leader of the 10th Senate rises to fever-pitch on Tuesday next week, different gladiators and stakeholders in the business of the National Assembly and, indeed, political pundits are all positioned to see who takes home the golden trophy on that magical Tuesday, the 13th.While so much has been written and spoken on what will go down the annals of the nation's political history as the fiercest leadership contest of the both…