NATIONAL NEWS Archives | Page 44 of 71

Apr

21

2023

INEC speaks on fleeing suspended Adamawa REC, Yunusa

NATIONAL NEWS#HuduYunusa-Ari, corruption, INEC

INEC speaks on fleeing suspended Adamawa REC, Yunusa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that the suspended Adamawa REC, Yunusa has taken cover and may be declared wanted by Police The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the whereabouts of its suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, has disappeared has been hidden from everyone. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter education committee, Mr Festus Okoye, disclosed this on Friday while featuring on Channels TV programme. According to Okoye, all efforts geared towards reaching the embattled REC has proven abortive, as the latter…

Apr

21

2023

By Famous Reporters

FRSC, other security agencies form joint patrol, arrest 25 vehicles in Lagos amidst Eid-El-Fitril

NATIONAL NEWS#SpeedLimit, FRSC, NSCDC

FRSC, other security agencies form joint patrol, arrest 25 vehicles in Lagos amidst Eid-El-Fitril No The Federal Road Safety Corps Lagos Sector Command in a joint patrol with the Nigeria Police RRS Squad and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested 25 vehicles within Lagos metropolis in on Wednesday. The Lagos State FRSC Sector Commander Corps Commander Babatunde Farinloye, said in a statement on Thursday that the owners of vehicles apprehended were arraigned with various offences from Speed Limit violations, Number plate violation (faded), Vehicle licence violation among others. According to him, the defaulters were arraigned at…

Apr

20

2023

By Famous Reporters

Kalu Preaches Unity At Eid-el-fitr

NATIONAL NEWS#Dr.OrjiUzorKalu, #Eid-el-fitr, #NationalUnity

Kalu Preaches Unity At Eid-el-fitr Former Governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has felicitated with the Muslim ummah on the successful completion of Ramadan fasting and celebration of Eid-el- Fitr. While urging Muslim faithful to sustain the teachings of the holy Qu'ran and exemplary qualities of Prophet Muhammed (SAW) beyond the sacred month of Ramadan, Kalu admonished religious leaders across the country to use their positions in advocating peaceful co-existence among Nigerians regardless of religious, ethnic and political differences. Kalu, who cautioned against hate speech and inflammatory utterances, urged politicians not to use…

Apr

20

2023

By Famous Reporters

Police Can’t Be Effective Without Citizens – Cp Owohunwa *Lauds Governor Sanwo-Olu

NATIONAL NEWS, NEWS#BabajideSanwo-Olu, #NigeriaPolice

Police Can't Be Effective Without Citizens - Cp Owohunwa *Lauds Governor Sanwo-Olu The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Idowu Owohunwa has has poured appraisals on the Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, for his efforts making the State the ‘most resourced’ on familiarization visit to Area 'F' Command. By Oki Samson The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Idowu Owohunwa has reiterated the significance of a strong relationship between the Nigerian Police and the citizenry to the delivery of safety and security of all. He made this known during his familiarization visit and interactive session…

Apr

20

2023

By Famous Reporters

Abia Governor-elect, Otti receives Julius Berger’s MD, Richter

NATIONAL NEWS, NEWS#AlexOtti, #JuliusBerger, #LarsRichter

Abia Governor-elect, Otti receives Julius Berger's MD, Richter The Abia State Governor-Elect Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday played host to the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria, Dr. Lars Richter. Dr Richter was at Dr. Otti’s country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, on a courtesy visit to the Governor-Elect. It was a rare visit by such a high ranking staff of the company. The Governor-elect of Abia since his declaration as the winner of the election, on March 22, 2023 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Otti has been meeting with several groups, corporate organisations…

Apr

18

2023

By Famous Reporters

10th NASS: Opusunju backs Igbo Senate Presidency, Drums Support for Orji Kalu

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #10thSenatePresidency, #OrjiUzorKalu

10th NASS: Opusunju backs Igbo Senate Presidency, Drums Support for Orji Kalu By Ogochukwu Isioma Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr Silva Opusunju says the South-East geo-political zone should be allowed to produce Senate President for justice, fairness, equity and greater political inclusion. Opusunju made the call in an interview with METROWATCH over the weekend in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. He said allowing the South-East to produce the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly would help calm nerves in the…

Apr

18

2023

By Famous Reporters

Onuigbo Makes Semi Final List Of Most Valuable MP For The 9th Assembly

NATIONAL NEWS#ClimateChange, #Parliamentarian, RepSamOnuigbo

Onuigbo Makes Semi Final List Of Most Valuable MP For The 9th Assembly The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency, Rep Sam Onuigbo, has continued to get recognition for his outstanding performance at the National Assembly. OrderPaper Nigeria, a prominent Civil Society Organisation which rates performances by National Assembly members shortlisted Onuigbo alongside the Deputy Senate President, Ovi Omo-Agege, the Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and 17 other members of the ninth National Assembly as Semi-Finalists for the country’s first-ever Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVP) Hall of Fame. Rep. Sam Onuigbo, the sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change…

Apr

18

2023

By Famous Reporters

DSS Transfers Tuberculosis Patient To Nnamdi Kanu’s Cell Block, Ejimakor cries out … Says IPOB leader Bleeds profusely

NATIONAL NEWS#AloyEjimakor, #Dss, #NnamdiKanu, tuberculosis

DSS Transfers Tuberculosis Patient To Nnamdi Kanu’s Cell Block, Ejimakor cries out ... Says IPOB leader Bleeds profusely Ejimakor on Monday said that Kanu had an episode of profuse nose bleeding on Sunday, adding that the Department of the State Services (DSS) also transferred a detainee diagnosed with tuberculosis to his cell block. Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has again raised the alarm over the worsening health condition of the IPOB leader. Ejimakor on Monday said that Kanu had an…

Apr

16

2023

By Famous Reporters

APC Behind Cloning Of Obi’s Identity, London Airport Detention – POSN … As Ohanaeze insists on Obi’s election petition, not Senate presidency

NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS#EFCC, #FemiFani-Kayode, #PeterObi

APC Behind Cloning Of Obi’s Identity, London Airport Detention - POSN ... As Ohanaeze insists on Obi’s election petition, not Senate presidency A group of supporters of the Labour Party, LP, Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, under the aegis of Peter Obi Support Network, POSN has accused Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC of being behind the cloning of Obi’s identity in Britain, culminating in his recent detention by UK immigration officers at Heathrow Airport in London. The group in a statement issued yesterday and signed by FCC Onwuasoanya Jones of its Directorate of Strategic Communications expressed shock…

Apr

11

2023

By Famous Reporters

Kalu Mourns Demise Of Ex- Governor Of Anambra State, Mbadinuju

NATIONAL NEWS#Anambra, #ChinwokeMbadinuju, #OrjiUzorKalu

Kalu Mourns Demise Of Ex- Governor Of Anambra State, Mbadinuju Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Anambra state over the passing of former Governor of Governor of Anambra state, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju. Acknowledging the contributions of the late former Governor to the growth and development of Anambra state, Kalu stressed that the deceased was humble, forthright and selfless in his lifetime. In a condolence message, Kalu joined family, friends and political associates in mourning the demise of the late statesman. He said, "I received…