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21

2023

Akpabio Reacts To Wike N200 Million Comment

Opinion, Politics2023, Akpabio, Metro, Nigeria

The Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has revealed the source of the N200 million he gave to the former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to support his election campaign in 2015. Wike, had, while speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony in a church at Port Harcourt on Sunday revealed that Akpabio, who was then the Governor of Akwa Ibom State donated a sum of N200 million to support his governorship ambition in 2015. Wike, however, said this was why he supported the ambition of Akpabio to emerge the President of the Senate of the 10th National Assembly. Wike said, “When…

Jun

19

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Subsidy: NLC Resumes Talks With FG, Threatens Strike

Economy, Metro, PoliticsFuel Scarcity, Nigeria, NLC, Politics

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demand for the fuel subsidy removal or engage in a meaningful dialogue with the leadership of the labor unions. New Telegraph reports that the organized labour union which comprises the NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) will on Monday, June 19, meet with President Bola Tinubu-led government to resume talks with the FG to find a resolution to the ongoing subsidy debate. The union stated that the high cost of fuel was inflicting unbearable hardship on Nigerians, adding that the government must…

Jun

19

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Do Not Allow Cabals In Your Administration -Cleric Advises Tinubu

Lifestyle, Metro, OpinionBola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Religion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised not to allow a group of people to derail his administration from achieving the goals of returning the country to the path of prosperity. Speaking on the sideline of the N25 million empowerment programme by a philanthropic organization, the Oluwole Foundation, on Sunday in Ilorin, the Director of Mission of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Pastor Moses Ademola Popoola said the present administration had started well. The Pastor also admonished President Tinubu not to be hasty in arresting suspected public officeholders, adding that he should not embark on a personal vendetta. According…

Jun

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

NIS declares state of emergency on passport

NewsEconomy, Metro, Nigeria

The Acting Comptroller General, of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, on Friday, announced a state of emergency on Passport issues in the country. Adepoju said during her working visit to Lagos that there was an urgent need to address the challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining international passports. A statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr. Tony Akuneme, said that the acting CGI inaugurated a state-of-the-art Visa-on-Arrival Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The NIS boss used the event to announce a comprehensive plan of action to tackle the issues effectively. She said that the facility…

Jun

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senate Presidency: Adeyanju criticizes Akpabio for exposing how senators voted

Opinion, PoliticsAkpabio, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has been criticized for allegedly exposing how senators voted for him. Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, said Akpabio’s action was unstatesmanly. Adeyanju said Akpabio’s action of exposing how senators voted can divide the Senate. Tweeting, the rights activist recalled that former Senate President, Bukola Saraki tore the list in 2015. According to Adeyanju: “What Senate President Akpabio did to his colleagues by exposing those that voted for/ against him publicly is not statesmanly & will divide the Senate. “He is the first Senate President to do such a thing. Saraki shredded the list in 2015 after…