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Kenneth Okonkwo parts ways with Peter Obi
….dumps LP A former spokesman for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced his departure from the party. Okonkwo has also parted ways with former presidential candidate of LP, Peter Obi . In a statement titled “Political Journey to a Great Nigeria,” which he shared on his social media platforms on Saturday, Okonkwo cited his disappointment with…
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SERAP asks CBN to account for missing N100bn dirty notes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to account for “over N100 billion ‘dirty and bad notes’ and ‘other large sums of cash awaiting examination’ which are kept in various branches” of the apex bank. A statement issued on Sunday by Kolawole Oluwadare, the Deputy Director of SERAP, criticized the apex bank…
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Hunger protest: FG tightens security at borders
The Federal Government has tightened security across all the nations borders ahead of the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1. Kemi Nandap, Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS) said this in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Kenneth Udo, on Saturday in Abuja. Nandap directed all Zonal Heads, State Command Comptrollers and Divisional Immigration Officers…
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Lagos Police nabs 5 for allegedly selling 2 months old baby
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects involving in a child trafficking operation following a report from the mother of a two-month old missing boy. A statement issued on Saturday by the Spokesman for the Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said that the mother of the missing child reported that one Gloria Sunday absconded with her son to an unknown…
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Ndigbo will only participate in protest designed to alter Section (2) of Nigeria 1999 Constitution- OYC President
The Nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st to 10th 2024 will see Ndigbo as spectators, not as participatory, National President General Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC), Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka has said. A statement signed by him on Saturday said no Igbo man or woman would be seen participating in the nationwide protest titled “End Bad Government in Nigeria 2024”, scheduled to take…
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Hunger Protest: IGP orders Squad Commanders to prevent violence, anarchy
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered commanders of Tactical Squads, to take charge of their areas of operations by preventing violence and anarchy across the country. The order comes following determination by the organisers of the protest to proceed with the protest, despite appeals by the government, individuals and groups. Addressing…
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BREAKING: Ifeanyi Ubah dies in London
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has passed away. According to SaharaReporters, Ubah died in a hotel in London, United Kingdom, where he had traveled two days prior. His death was confirmed in a group chat of senators, who have started to pay their tributes. Just days ago, Senator Ubah’s…
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APC backs Tinubu on 1999 constitution
Amidst apprehension of a planned nationwide protest, the All Progressives Congress has urged organisers of the protest to shelve its agitation to have President Bola Tinubu scrap the 1999 Constitution, describing it as a tall order. Speaking in Abuja after a meeting held behind closed doors with the Forum of APC State Chairmen to discuss the modalities of the proposed…
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Court convicts 125 boko haram terrorists, financiers in mass trial
No fewer than 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers have been convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State. They were convicted of charges bordering on terrorism, terrorism financing, rendering material support, and cases relating to International Criminal Court (ICC) criminality. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN),…
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Nationwide Protest: Police ask demonstrators to submit contact details
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest slated to start August 1, police authorities are requesting the details of the demonstrators. While briefing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, specifically asked all groups planning to participate in the demonstrations to submit their details to the commissioners of police in their respective states. The reason…
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