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08

2022

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Just In: Rep. Onuigbo Shortlisted for ‘Most Valuable Parliamentarian’ Hall of Fame

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Just In: Rep. Onuigbo Shortlisted for 'Most Valuable Parliamentarian' Hall of Fame The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has been shortlisted as a nominee for induction into the 'Most Valuable Parliamentarian' Hall of Fame. He is one of forty national parliamentarians shortlisted from the 469-member National Assembly of the 9th Assembly. According to a letter from the organisers, Order Paper Nigeria and a cluster of Civil Societies in Nigeria, Onuigbo qualified under the criterion of “impact of Bills index (cross-cutting and intergenerational).” The letter also informed that nominees were chosen on…

Jul

07

2022

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Ministerial Appointment: Uruakpa Felicitates With Henry Ikoh’s …Lauds his humility

NATIONAL NEWS#SandsOfTime, Chief Henry Ikoh, Harmony Foam Industry, State Science and Technology, Sterling Uruakpa

Ministerial Appointment: Uruakpa Felicitates With Henry Ikoh's ...Lauds his humility Hon. Sterling Uruakpa, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC Abia State Chapter and a member of the Governing Council, Bauchi Polytechnic has congratulated the CEO of Harmony Foam Industry on his recent appointment as the Minister of State Science and Technology. Uruakpa who described Ikoh as an epitome of humility, recounted on various landmark achievements of Chief Ikoh in the state, ranging from creation of massive employment opportunities to the teaming unemployed youths, as well as his benevolent attitude towards the people. Hon. Uruakpa, in his remarks, pointed…

Jul

04

2022

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2023: You Must Apologise To Ndigbo, Omokri Blasts Kwakwanso … Says nobody is a bottom feeder

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2023: You Must Apologise To Ndigbo, Omokri Blasts Kwakwanso ... Says nobody is a bottom feeder A former aide to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Reno Omokri has reprimanded a former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for alleging that Ndigbo are at the bottom line when it comes to politics. This is following a call from Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence is the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), which urged Ndigbo to support his party, thus allowing Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party be…

Jun

29

2022

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Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Henry Ikoh, …Screens Buhari’s Ministerial Nominees

NATIONAL NEWSharmony foam, Henry Ikoh, Minister Nominees

Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Henry Ikoh, ...Screens Buhari’s Ministerial Nominees The Senate has commenced the screening of the seven ministerial nominees forwarded to the red chamber by President Muhammadu Buhari for confirmation. The nominees, accompanied to the National Assembly by family members and supporters, were screened individually by the upper chamber at the plenary. Buhari, in a letter dated 15th June, 2022, requested the Senate to confirm the nomination of seven ministerial nominees. He said the confirmation request was made in accordance with Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of…

Jun

29

2022

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Biafra: I’m Fighting To Defend Our People, Not Kill Them, Kanu Calls For Calmness As Court Rejects Fresh Bail Application

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Biafra: I'm Fighting To Defend Our People, Not Kill Them, Kanu Calls For Calmness As Court Rejects Fresh Bail Application Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) has called for peace and tranquility in Biafra land, saying the Court's ruling yesterday was long envisaged. Kanu, who reminded South-easterners that his travail is to ensure their freedom and not to have them killed, reiterated that he and his team are commitment to bringing victory to them in the end. This is even as the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja rejected his fresh bail application, yesterday, Tuesday,…

Jun

28

2022

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Kanu’s Case Adjourned, As Federal High Court again denies Him Bail

IPOB, NATIONAL NEWSIPOB, Justice Binta Nyako, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, terrorism

Kanu's Case Adjourned, As Federal High Court again denies Him Bail The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who appeared in court today has been denied bail again, by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Kanu had earlier today, called for calmness and civility among his supporters today, as he assured of his preparedness to appear in court, stating categorically that "I'm in a good spirit", Famousreporters.com reports. However, Justice Binta Nyako, the presiding Judge has again, denied Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra bail. At the last adjourned date,…

Jun

27

2022

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Labour Party 2023: Ohanaeze Youth Lauds Obi’s Presidential Project Says OBIdient has triggered registration revolution .Obi deserves National award, INEC told

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Labour Party 2023: Ohanaeze Youth Lauds Obi's Presidential Project *Says OBIdient has triggered registration revolution .*Obi deserves National award, INEC toldmr "It's obvious that Mr. Peter Obi presidential project has triggered voter registration Revolution", were the words of the National President, Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, Comrd Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. According to Comrd. gboayaka, the already long dead interest of most Nigerians in the State and and his subsequent emergence as the presidential candidate of Labour party. This is evident in the influx of persons into INEC offices in quest for the Permanent Voter's Card, PVC, in readiness for the forthcoming 2023…

Jun

27

2022

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Breaking! CJN, Justice Tanko Resigns … New CJN set to be sworn in

NATIONAL NEWSJustice Tanko Muhammad, resignation

Breaking! CJN, Justice Tanko Resigns ... New CJN set to be sworn in The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned. The resignation by the 68-years-old CJN, Tanko Muhammad, comes about 18 months ahead of his official retirement time in December 2024, when he will clock 70. According to sources who spoke with Channels Television’s Judiciary correspondent, CJN Tanko resigned last night on grounds of ill-health. According to sources at the Supreme Court who confirmed Mr Muhammad’s resignation, the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, Olukayode Ariwoola, from Oyo State, is expected to be sworn in,…

Jun

25

2022

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Isuochi Kidnap: Peter Obi Next Assassination Target, Says Kidnapped Victim of Fulani Jihadists I… SCLRL raises alarm

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Isuochi Kidnap: Peter Obi Next Assassination Target, Says Kidnapped Victim of Fulani Jihadists I... SCLRL raises alarm A kidnapped victim of Fulani Jihadists at Isuochi, in Umunneochi Loca Government Area of Abia State, (named withheld), has raised alarm over ploys to kidnap and assassinate Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential flag bearer of Labour party. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State who seems to be the preferred candidate for the presidential election, in the fourth general election, has been in the news since he declared his ambition to vie for the highly exhausted seat. Famousreporters.com reports that…

Jun

22

2022

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Ministerial Nomination: Rep. Onuigbo Writes Buhari, Felicitates With Henry Ikoh

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Ministerial Nomination: Rep. Onuigbo Writes Buhari, Felicitates With Henry Ikoh Rep. Sam Onuigbo, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/ South Federal constituency has expressed immense gratitude to the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari for nominating one of his Constituents, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, as a Minister-designate. Rep. Onuigbo, who wrote two letters, today, Wednesday, appreciated Buhari for considering a memorable of his Constituency worthy of the exalted position, hence a Minister-designate while also congratulating Ikoh on the recent, enviable height he has attained. According to the Lawmaker, Chief Ikoh's nomination is in recognition of his good…