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16Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Civil society group wants inclusion of non-state actors in policies implementation

The Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA)a civil society organisation has called on government at all levels to include non-state actors in the implementation of policies that affect Nigerians. Mr Princewill Okorie, National President of APPA made the call at the 2023 Public Policy Performance\ Award/Investiture Ceremony in Abuja on Friday. Okorie said that government makes policies, implement and evaluate them. ''It is not a good practice that government will initiate a policy, implement and evaluate such policies. '' Without including the non-state actors that are the beneficiaries of these policies that were put in place for them,''he said. Okorie said that as a civil society organisation founded with the main objective of analysising public policies at at differ...

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15Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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IPMAN: Election Of Abubakar Maigandi As IPMAN National President Is Illegal; Case Still In Supreme Court

The Independent Petroleum Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has described as illegal the purported election of Abubakar Maigandi as IPMAN National President. The association while reacting to the election of Maigandi as National President of IPMAN, Zakare Atuluku, Personal Assistant to Chief Kolawole Adewoyin who is the legally recognised National President of IPMAN said that the kangaroo election that brought Maigandi as President of the association is not only illegal but an exercise in futility. According to him, Alhaji Abubakar Migandi can never be elected as National President of IPMAN under Chinedu Okoronkwo who is also not the National President of the association but has been acting illegally for a long time. "Both Federal High Court and Appeal Court have delivered judgments...

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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NUJ honours Aigbefoh for fighting for the oppressed in the society

Chief Dr Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq, has been Honoured with an award of Excellence by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo Chapter, in recognition for fighting for the oppressed in the society This prestigious award of Excellence was bestowed upon Chief Dr. Aigbefoh for his remarkable contributions in fighting for the oppressed in the society and the legal profession for the development of justice in the country. In their remarks, the Chairman of the ceremony Barr. Olumide Akpata and the Chairman of the Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Mr Festus Alenkhe, called on the media practitioners to always observe the tenents of Investigative Journalism to help shape the country. Acknowledging Outstanding Contributions, Chief Dr. Aigbefoh's tireless effo...

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13Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ondo Assembly Confirms Receiving Akeredolu’s Letter Transferring Power To Aiyedatiwa

The Ondo House of Assembly has confirmed receipt of a letter from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu requesting to proceed on medical leave in Germany. Olamide Oladiji, the parliament speaker, said this in a statement. Mr Oladiji explained that the governor’s action was in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). According to the speaker, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will act as the governor. He said the letter stipulated that the leave would commence on December 13. Mr Oladiji expressed optimism that the governor would soon resume his duties. Mr Akeredolu had, in July, similarly written to the legislative to request medical leave and returned to the country on September 7. NAN

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13Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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UI Law Undergraduate Arrested Over Rape Of Student

A 200-level student of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ibadan has been apprehended by the institution’s security personnel for allegedly raping a 100-level colleague. The victim had gone for a night reading alongside other girls to prepare for exams. The victim was said to have moved away from the lecture theatre where she was reading due to power failure and went to take a nap at the Students’ Union building, where the suspect reportedly raped her. While narrating her ordeal, the victim said she woke up at a touch and attempted to scream, but the suspect held her neck down and rendered her voiceless. She said luck shone on her when a student walked in, and the suspect fled but was later apprehended. Meanwhile, the female student said she sustained injuries on her neck,...

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13Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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We will continue to build trust, commitment among lawyers – NBA Unity Bar Chairman

By Ebere Agozie The Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Unity Bar, Abu Afam Okeke says the branch will continue to build trust and commitment amongst its members a successful law profession in Nigeria. Okeke said this at the presentation of the end of the year package to the first 200 members that paid their 2023 branch dues in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the branch officers approved the novel initiative to encourage members who pay their annual branch dues. The Chairman noted that the beneficiaries were divided into three categories, first 100 young lawyers that paid their branch dues, six lawyers with disability and first 94 lawyers who are not young lawyers. ``It is our own way of giving back to our members and appreciating them for their support. ``In the words o...

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13Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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JUST IN: Rivers Assembly Complex Under Demolition

The Rivers State House of Assembly Complex is currently being demolished following a lingering political crisis in the state. Bulldozers could be seen around the complex on Wednesday morning bringing down Assembly structure. This is coming barely 24 hours after a Rivers State High Court recognised Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s loyalist, Ehie as the Speaker of the House pending the determination of the substantial suit before it. On Monday, the strained relationship between former Governor Nyesome Wike and Fubara worsened when 27 lawmakers in the state Assembly loyal to Wike out of 32 defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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13Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2024 budgetary provsions: ASUP appeals for upward review for education

By Joan Nwagwu The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure upward review of the budgetary provisions for education in the 2024 appropriation bill before the National Assembly. ASUP President, Mr Anderson Ezeibe said this during a news conference ahead of the union’s 17th biennial national delegates conference on Tuesday in Abuja. He condemned seven per cent earmarked for education in the current budget. Accouring to Ezeibe, the current bill before the National Assembly which indicates underwhelming 7.8 per cent is provided for the education sector,. “This implies that the country is further away from a solution to the underfunding in the sector. “But with the upward review was imperative in order to reflect actual needs...

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13Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Leadership Newspaper Governor of the year award on Alia “a testament of great strides..

By Bridget Ikyado The Leadership Newspaper Governor of the Year Award conferred on Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State is a testament of the great strides by the administration within the few months of taking up the responsibility of providing purposeful leadership to a state that was practically grounded to its knees by the previous administration. This unprecedented honour is coming soon after the Benue State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence on Alia for his effective management of state resources and purposeful leadership. In the words of the organisation, the governor was recognised for his “exceptional leadership” and tremendous transformative achievements. Indeed, when Alia was traversing the nooks and crannies of the state canvassing for votes, his message ...

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13Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Akeredolu Embarks On Another Medical Leave, Hands Over To Deputy

Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, will embark on a medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his treatment. Richard Olatunde, chief press secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. “During his medical leave, Governor Akeredolu will prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties,” the statement reads. “A formal letter regarding the medical leave and a notice formally transferring power in line with the Nigerian Constitution will be transmitted to the House of Assembly. In the absence of Governor Akeredolu, the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the Governor in acting capacity. “Governor Akeredolu expresses his gratitude for the unwavering ...

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11Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Rivers: 27 House Of Assembly PDP Lawmakers Decamp To APC

Twenty-seven Peoples Democratic Party members in the River house of assembly have decamped to All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers who are said to be loyal to Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), held a plenary session at about 8 a.m. on Monday where the decision was taken amid tight security at the entrance of the assembly complex in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The legislators said division within the PDP is the reason for exiting the party to APC.

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11Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Yoruba poet, Olanrewaju Adepoju, dies at 83

A popular Yoruba poet, writer, artiste and religious leader, Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju, is dead. Adepoju died on Sunday at his Idi Orogbo off Ring Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State residence around 7 pm. He was aged 83. His son, Adejare Adepoju, broke the news in a brief announcement on Sunday, saying “Baba has gone to rest. Inna lilahi Wa innaa ilaehi Roojiuuna. My Dad, Olanrewaju Adepoju, Rest in Peace”. He later posted another message on Facebook saying, “In memory of my beloved father, Alhaji Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju(Ewi Exponent), a passionate human rights activist, accomplished author, and gifted poet. His life’s work was dedicated to making our country a more just and compassionate place. As we grieve, let’s carry forward his torch of advocacy for a brighter future. Rest i...

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11Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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C’River Chieftaincy Tussle: Respect S’Court judgment on selection of Obong – Traditional Council

By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Cross River Traditional Council says the selection of the Obong is its exclusive responsibility and legitimacy recognized by the Constitution of the Obong’s Palace and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement jointly signed and issued by the Chairman, Etubom Essien Ekpenyong Effiok, and Secretary, Etubom Micah Archibong VI, for the traditional council on Sunday in Abuja. Effiok stressed that there is the absolute need by all and sundry to respect and obey the Supreme Court Judgement concerning the selection of Obong in the state. According to Effiok, it had become imperative to brief the public to clarify some misconceptions held by highly- placed government officials and to also set the records straight. Effiok...

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10Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Sanwo-Olu not running inclusive governance, only identifying with APC members-IPAC chairman

The Lagos State chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Olusegun Mobolaji, has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure a more inclusive governance to deepen democracy in the state. In a statement on Sunday to commemorate his birthday, Mr Mobolaji emphasised the importance of extending a hand of fellowship to stakeholders from various political parties. “Let me use this occasion to call on the state government, led by Sanwo-Olu, to work with stakeholders, especially IPAC, to reach out more to the populace and deepen democracy. “To be sincere, we have not seen enough working relationship and collaboration between the state government and IPAC per se in running the affairs of the state,” said Mr Mobolaji. According to him, running an inclusive government will help...

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NASS Tasked On New Robust Strategies To Curb Kidnapping

Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has urged the National Assembly to recommend robust strategies to prevent kidnappings. Mr Nwoko, representing Delta North, made the call in an interview in Abuja on Sunday. He said the joint committees of the National Assembly on security agencies should interface with relevant stakeholders and develop novel measures to tackle the menace. Th senator said kidnapping has increasingly made life difficult for citizens and is affecting the economy, including food security. Mr Nwoko said this would have far-reaching effects on the country’s prosperity. He particularly said the kidnappers had gradually made life difficult for residents of the FCT, particularly in the Kuje Area Council. The senator said that despite the efforts by security agencies, ...

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8Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Budget Defence: Reps Reject CBN, Customs Representatives, Demand Heads’ Appearance

The House of Representatives has rejected representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor and comptroller general of Nigeria Customs Service, insisting they appear personally to defend their 2024 budget proposal. Also, the representatives of the Federal Inland Revenue Service were rejected by the House Committee on Appropriation. Abubakar Bitchi, the committee chairman, said on Friday in Abuja at the budget defence session that the heads of the agencies were duly invited for the interactive session. Mr Bitchi said the revenue-generating agencies must generate money because, without money, there is no magic President Bola Tinubu will perform to ensure the full budget performance. The lawmaker said, “The objective of this engagement is, among others, to provide high...

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Lagos: EFCC Arraigns Businessman For $39,554 Fraud

A special offences court in Ikeja, Lagos, has arraigned a businessman, Olaoluwa Oluwamide, and his company, Ayomi Triumph Energy Ltd., for allegedly defrauding Sterling Bank Plc of $39,554. Mr Oluwamide and his company are facing a count charge bordering on converting an erroneous transfer, preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mr Oluwamide, however, pleaded not guilty. The EFCC counsel, Nwandu Ukoha, informed the court that the matter had been inherited from retired Justice Serifat Solebo and requested an accelerated trial. Mr Ukoha prayed for a trial date, informing the court of the various tactics employed by the defendant’s lawyer in the previous court to frustrate the trial. He complained that while they were before Ms Solebo, Mr ...

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8Dec By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Shettima: We’ll Actualise Vision For Boundary Management

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has restated the determination of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to actualise the government’s vision in the management of various boundaries in the country. In a statement on Friday, the vice-president’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, said Mr Shettima gave assurance when he received the management of the National Boundary Commission at the State House. Its director-general, Adamu Adaji, led the NBC management on a courtesy visit to the vice-president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr Shettima, the chairman of the commission’s board, commended its management and staff for working assiduously with the various stakeholders to ensure harmonious relationships along the border corridors. On the constitution of a new board for the commission, th...

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8Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2023 CCMDFTH AGM: FG to prioritise investment in health infrastructure for quality delivery

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says the Federal Government will prioritise investment in health and infrastructures in tertiary hospitals to ensure Nigerians have better quality health care. Pate said this at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria (CCMDFTH) in Abuja. The meeting which was hosted by the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada (UATH) has its theme as: Sustaining Quality Tertiary Health Care Delivery in a Challenging Economy. "Tertiary institutions healthcare is the cornerstone in revamping the Nigerian healthcare sector and we have to focus on them as a pillar of our agenda. "The health sector is getting almost five per cent of...

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8Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT Natives/Residents pass vote of confidence on Wike 

The Coalition of FCT Indigenous Groups and Coalition of FCT Resident Associations has passed a vote of confidence on the  FCT Minister, Bar. Nyesom Wike, and have urged him to continue his good works in the nation’s capital, saying the original inhabitants of the entire people of FCT were solidly behind him. The convener of the group, Adeyeye Olugbenga, made the call during a peaceful rally at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) Abuja, on Thursday. The group called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls to remove Wike as the FCT Minister. The group said ” Some people have alleged that the FCT under Barr Wike has become the epicentre of controversy. They further questioned his land reforms and claimed that he was involved in land grabbing and dispossessing people of ...

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