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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has rejected the judgment of the Supreme Court that validated the election of President Bola Tinubu. The former vice-president in a press conference in Abuja condemned both INEC and the judiciary for defending what he called“illegality”. According to him, the judiciary is no longer the last hope of the common man but a lost hope of the common man.

The Rivers house of assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state. On Monday, members of the state house of assembly signed the impeachment notice against the governor. 24 of the 32 members of the assembly were said to have been present during Monday’s plenary. The assembly has ordered its clerk to serve the impeachment notice on the governor.

  By Gami Tadanyigbe The Kogi Professional Women for Ododo/Joel 2023 Project, has called on women in the country to participate actively in governance and politics for the development of democracy in the country. The convener of the group, Mrs Raliat Anako Abdulsalam, made the call during a press conference in Abuja to endors Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman for the Governorship elections in kogi state under the All Progressives Congress (APC) come November 11. Chief Mrs Raliat, while calling on all women in Kogi state to come out en mass and vote for Ododo during the elections also pledged the groups support in ensuring that Ododo emerges victorious in Kogi state. According to her, the group’s efforts on the grassroots mobilisation and other positive strategies could not be ov...

Troops of “Operation UDO KA II” in the Southeast conducted a clearance operation on terrorists’ hideout in Orsumoghu Forest in Ihiala local government area of Anambra on Wednesday. The troops neutralised two terrorists, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, stated on Saturday in Enugu. He added that the clearance operation centred on suspected hideouts of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN). Mr Unuakhalu stated that the terrorist group deployed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to slow down the troops, but the latter were undaunted. “The troops were able to dislodge the group; neutralised two of them, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. “Items recovered from the cam...

The remains of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Abdulrahman Ado-Ibrahim, who died at 95 early Sunday morning, will be buried today. The Secretary of Ebiraland Traditional Council, Alhaji Yunusa Sule, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Sule said that arrangements were being made to give him a befitting burial in Okene, by 2:00pm. “The burial ceremony is being scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today in Okene. We are waiting for the arrival of the corpse from Abuja, where he died, ” the secretary said. He confirmed that the paramount ruler died at around 2:00. a.m. on Sunday in an undisclosed Abuja Hospital after a protracted illness. The scribe said his death was “very sad and a big blow” to Ebiraland.

A stakeholders' group in Ondo State, over the weekend rose from an emergency meeting, asking the senior special assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Special Duties, Mr Doyin Odebowale, to tender apologies over his unrestrained media attacks on the Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a communique in Akure on Friday, the Ondo Progressives Forum (OSF), a pressure group under ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) lampooned that Odebowale's repeated castigation of the person of the deputy governor smacked of disrespect and lack of decorum, "for reasons best known to him". The OSF said Odebowale's unguarded attacks on Aiyedatiwa reeked of the attitude of 'atohunrinwa to'n dale ru (a bad guest), noting that as a non-indigene who got political appointment in Ondo State, he had s...

By Victor Okoye Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says the creation of three million jobs in the digital technology sector was achievable within the next four years. Inuwa made the remarks on the sidelines of a Public Sector Digital Innovation Summit on Thursday in Abuja organised by Datamellon in patnership with AWS (Amazon Web Services). The DG who was represented by Bernard Ewah, the acting director, e-Government Development and Regulation at NITDA, said the agency was currently working with the public and the private sector to surpass the target before 2027. He said through the initiative, Federal Government will work with stakeholders to train three million technical talents, prioritise job placement, and incre...

BY UNDIE EMMANUEL A VICTOR VALENTINE AND & MARIAN OKPE. All Roads led to her country home on 17th October 2023 Life Camp Jabi Abuja for the celebration of the glorious appointment & Happy Birthday of a woman of Substance. The recent Appointment as Mandate Secretary For Federal Capital Territory for Women and Children Affairs (FCT) Abuja. The occasion which drew men and women of caliber; and highly honour personalities was to appreciate the FCT Minister and indeed the President of the federal Republic of Nigeria H. E. Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the position highly deserved considering her blueprints role-play in the party ( APC). Most of the dignitaries and party heavyweights were united at the media literation that Adedayo deserved nothing less. Many of those captured ...

Encomiums poured in torrents as Ms Gbemisola Erinoso-Babalola, Director of Planing ,Research and Statistics, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) took a bow after years of meritorious service to the agencyThe management staff and colleagues poured praises on Erinoso-Babalola, for being forthright while in service. At a ceremony to mark her exit from service after turning 60, they described her as a woman of truth and integrity. The Managing Director, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, in his remarks, said that she had done well for the agency “from all accounts”. “Although you are leaving when I am just coming, the stories I heard about you are those of doggedness, resilience and the ability to stand for the truth. “Your ability to disagree with people of equal status, and even superiors, shows ...

The authentic President of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Chief Dr, Kolawole Adewoyin has condemned the new levies introduced by Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in the oil industry. The condemnation came following the new levies introduced last week in the oil industry by the Federal Government through the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). IPMAN in a press statement signed by its President, Chief Kolawole Adewoyin and IPMAN National SSA to the President (Middle West), Hon Michael Ogiamien condemned the development, saying that the decision of NMDPRA to introduce new levies is callous and capable of destroying the oil industry. “The action of NMDPRA is callous and tyran...

The supreme court has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Atiku Abubakar challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu. A seven-member panel of the apex court reserved judgment after parties in the appeal adopted their respective briefs of arguments on Monday.

By Gami Tadanyigbe The Senior Staff Association, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada, has elected its new Executive members to oversee the affairs of the association for the next eight years in the hospital. The Information Unit reports that on Octobe 12, after a keenly contested elections by clinical and non-clinical staff, Georgina Okoro emerged as the new Chairman and Ibrahim Lawal as Vice Chairman of the association. Other elected officials include; Lamda Ramnap as Secretary, Okwesilieze Azuka Oby as Treasurer, Allahmagani Theresa Financial secretary, Ugbo James Publicity secretay, Bamoi Garba Assistant Secretary and Ibrahim Abubakar as Trustee. The new chairman pledged to consolidate on credible achieve­ments and ensure that wel­fare of members contin...

Supreme Court is set to hear the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), its presidential candidate in the Feb. 25 presidential election, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku. Atiku is before the court challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC) which affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu. The apex court will also hear the petitions filed by the Labour Party and it's presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi as well as that of the Allied Peoples Movement, (APM) all challenging the judgment of the PEPC. The panel of Justices hearing the appeals is headed by Justice Inyang Okorowo. Sharpedgenews reports that the National Security Adviser, (NSA) Mr Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Staff to the president Mr Femi Gbajabiamila and the All Progressives Co...

By Gami Tadanyigbe The Kogi State Professional Women for Ododo/Joel 2023 project has unanimously endorsed the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman, in the November 11th governorship election. The convener of the group, Chief Mrs Raliat Anako Abdulsalam disclosed this during a consolidated visit to his excellency, the governor of kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello (CON) to pledge t groups support for Ododo/Oyibo project come 11th November, 2023. She said the intention of the visit was to pledge the group's support and endorse Ododo/Oyibo project to come out victorious come 11/11/2023 as well as reveal their efforts on the the grassroot mobilisation so far and other positive strategies they intended putting into actions to enable smooth wi...

The Transportation University, Daura, has received official approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to start academic activities. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. Alkali said that the approval, granted on Oct. 18, was a significant development for the university and paved the way for its immediate launch. He also said that the NUC approval letter, with reference number NUC/AP/T’6ONOL.II 02, marked a crucial milestone for the university as it authorised the beginning of academic programmes. The minister sid that university would offer 14 diverse programmes catering to the transportation industry and related fields. The university’s approved programmes include B.Eng. Civil Engineering, B....

Following are the results of Match Day 4 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Lobi Stars FC 2-0 Abia Warriors FC Heartland FC 1-1 Katsina United FC Kano Pillars FC 1-0 Rivers United FC Kwara United FC 1-1 Rangers International FC Remo Stars FC 2-1 Sporting Lagos FC Akwa United FC 0-0 Shooting Stars FC Gombe United FC 1-0 Bendel Insurance FC Plateau United FC 1-0 Sunshine Stars FC Doma United FC vs Enyimba International FC (postponed) Matches played on Saturday: Niger Tornadoes FC 1-0 Bayelsa United FC The following are for Match Day five fixture to be played on Oct. 28 : Bendel Insurance FC vs Akwa United FC Enugu Rangers international FC vs Kano Pillars FC Rivers United FC vs Lobi stars FC Sh...

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Sunday escaped alleged assassination attempt along Lokoja-Abuja highway. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information, made the disclosure in a statement in Lokoja. “The Kogi state government wishes to inform the general public that there was an assassination attempt on the governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, a few kilometres away from Abuja, on his way to an official engagement from Lokoja. “The attack occurred at about 4pm on Sunday, Oct. 22. “The attackers, who were dressed in military uniforms waylaid the governor’s convoy and started shooting sporadically at his vehicle and other vehicles in the convoy. “It took the swift intervention of the security personnel attached to the governor to foil the satanic plans of the un...

The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has hailed the Federal Government over the confirmation of Adewale Adeniyi as the substantive Comptroller General of Customs (CGC). The President of the association, Mr Godfrey Bivbere, in a statement in Lagos, on Sunday described the development as a welcomed step which had allayed the worries of stakeholders in the industry. According Bivbere, President Bola Tinubu has through the confirmation further demonstrated that excellence will always be rewarded. “The appointment of Adeniyi brought so much excitement to the industry in the first place. “This confirmation will go a step further to re-energise the CGC to deliver on his mandate of facilitating trade and building a virile customs service that can be at par with globa...

Mr Ali M. Ali, the newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), is expected to assume office on Monday (Oct. 23). Ali, who hails from Kano State, was the Deputy Director of the Independent Campaign Council of the defunct All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC). The new managing director was a former Deputy President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and a former Editor of Triumph Newspaper, Kano. He had worked with Thisday, Leadership and Peoples Daily  Newspapers at different times. Ali, whose appointment was approved by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 19, is taking over the leadership from Mr Buki Ponle, whose tenure expired on Sept. 30. Mr Abdulhadi Khaliel, the Director of Admin and Human...