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COURT STOPS PRESIDENT BUHARI FROM TAMPERING WITH ELECTORAL ACT

Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped President Muhammadu Buhari, Attorney General of the Federation, and the Senate President from tampering with the newly amended Electoral Act 2022. The judge in a ruling on an ex-parte application by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, agreed that the Electoral Act has become a valid law and cannot be tampered with without following due process of law. […]

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GETS UKRAINE APPROVAL TO EVACUATE STRANDED STUDENTS IN SUMY

The Federal Government says the rescue of Nigerian students trapped in Sumy, Ukraine may commence today. This comes as Russia announced the opening of humanitarian corridors to allow the evacuation of civilians from several Ukrainian cities experiencing heavy fighting, including the capital Kyiv and Sumy. In a series of tweets, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama said the Ukrainian government had given approval for the students evacuation and promised to […]

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FIRST BATCH OF NIGERIANS FROM UKRAINE ARRIVES ABUJA

The first batch of Nigerian evacuees from Ukraine has arrived in Abuja today. An update by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on its Twitter handle, revealed that the passengers, numbering about 450 from Romania, landed at the private jet terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by 7:10 this morning via a Max Air flight. They were received by government officials and are expected to undergo documentation after which […]

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NNPC BEGINS LOADING OF PETROL AT DEPOTS TO CLEAR LONG QUEUES

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation says it has begun loading of trucks at all depots to clear current scarcity being experienced across the nation. The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari who revealed this to newsmen after meeting with the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petrol Tanker Drivers (PTD), noted that there was availability of 1.7 billion litres of petrol currently in stock. Kyari, who […]

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ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION CONFIRMS COMMENCEMENT OF PROCESS FOR ABBA KYARIS EXTRADITION

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has commenced the extradition process for the suspended police officer, Abba Kyari. This was confirmed today in a statement issued by Malami's spokesman, Umar Gwandu, following a request by the Diplomatic Representative of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. While adding that the extradition process is multi-faceted, Gwandu said the submission of request from the concerned party to […]

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WOMEN GROUPS STORM NATIONAL ASSEMBLY GATE IN PROTEST OF A FAILED BILL

Various women groups have occupied the gate of the National Assembly in protest, demanding that the Federal lawmakers take another look at the requests for 111 seats for women, citizenship, 35% representation in party leadership, more appointive positions in government, and vote in favour of these amendments.The women gathered early this morning at the three arm zone and marched to the National Assembly gate chanting songs of solidarity. The protest […]

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DSS WARNS PDPS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN AYU AGAINST MAKING UNGUARDED REMARKS

The Department of State Services (DSS), has warned the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, against making unguarded remarks against it and other security agencies in the country. The DSS through its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, noted that contrary to Ayu's recent remarks, it remains neutral and transparent in carrying out its duties. Reacting to a comment by Ayu that Pdp would not use the secret police […]

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PRESIDENT BUHARI TO ATTEND UNEP SUMMIT IN KENYA

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja, today, to attend the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP@50), scheduled for 3rd 4th March, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. According to a statement by the presidency, Buhari is expected to deliver the National Statement of the country and participate in High Level Dialogue Sessions on the Environment at the event. He will be accompanied by the […]

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LAWMAKER PAYS WAEC FEE FOR STUDENTS IN ISUIKWUATO- UMUNNEOCHI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY

The Member representing Isuikwuato- Umunneochi federal constituency Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has paid for all 2022 West African Examination Council (WAEC), candidates in public schools in her wards. The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives also extended the gesture to some private Secondary Schools including her alma maters Methodist Girls Model Secondary School, Ovim Isuikwuato; and Wesley International College Isuochi. Handing over cheques to the Principals of the schools at […]

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