According to Vanguard News, President Bola Tinubu has outlined how his administration is addressing hunger and poverty in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, noting that Brazil’s efforts align with Nigeria’s current economic policies. While speaking at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu remarked, “Brazil’s prioritization of the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty aligns with Nigeria’s present economic agenda.” He emphasized his administration’s dedication to these issues, referencing Nigeria’s 8-Point Agenda launched in 2023. “Priority 3 focuses on enhancing agriculture to achieve food security by developing commodity value…
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PDP: I Am Most Likely To Be Their Next National Chairman, So Let Me Start Speaking – Segun Showunmi
One of the chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Segun Showunmi has stated that he is likely to be the next National Chairman of PDP. He made the statement in a viral video that was posted on the official X handle of CHANNELS TV on Wednesday from 0.53. The PDP chieftain made the statement after the presenter said he has been the only one speaking for the Peoples Democratic party. He said he is most likely to become PDP National Chairman so, he needs to start speaking for…
Read MoreCourt Orders Tinubu Govt To Facilitate Immediate Release Of 270 Nigerians Languishing In Ethiopian Prison
45A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the immediate release of 270 Nigerians currently imprisoned or detained in Kaliti Prison, Ethiopia. This order was granted by Justice Inyang Ekwo, via an order of mandamus compelling the Ministry of Foreign Affair and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission to reduce Nigerians currently in the Ethiopian prison. “I find that the applicants have made a credible case for this court to issue Order of Mandamus to compel the 1st and…
Read MoreRivers: We’ll continue to support Fubara’s govt, life is turn by turn, let Fubara be – Mbata to Wike
Former Rivers East Constituency senator John Azuta Mbata has urged Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to stay out of Rivers State politics. The government of Governor Siminalayi Fubara must be given the autonomy to operate independently, Mbata said Wike, who should concentrate on his duties in Abuja. As a seasoned politician in Rivers, Mbata emphasised the need to back the present government in order to keep the state stable and move forward. “I said,” he repeated, “He [Wike] is a minister now and doing well; all…
Read MoreOnuimo Legislative Council Eulogizes Uzodinma on Peaceful LGA Polls.
The Onuimo Legislative Council has given thump up to Imo State Governor,Sen. Hope Uzodinma for going the extra length to ensure that peace and tranquility reigned during the last September Chairmanship and Councillorship elections across the 27 Local Government Areas and the 305 wards in the state . The Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Andy Maduako (APC Okwelle 11), who presided over the sitting at the Onuimo Local Government Headquarters said the people of Onuimo will continue to speak good of the governor for his superlative performance. Eulogizing…
Read MoreAbia 2027: Otti Set To Abandon Labour Party, As Julius Abure Faction Allegedly Connives With APC
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has reportedly begun to seek alternative means to his 2027 political future outside the Labour Party (LP) and the Obidient movement. This is coming after the recently regained recognition of the Julius Abure faction by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A report by Daily Sun has claimed that LP, through the Abure faction, has now become an appendage of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources alleged that APC who has sworn to weaken and destabilise any party structure that has the…
Read MoreEducationist-Ughala Suggests Political Test For Public Office Seekers To End Bad Governance
By Williams Odunze Following the current political situation in Nigeria said to have been orchestrated by bad leadership, an educationist and public commentator, Chidi Ughala has suggested that a political test to public office seekers to put an end to bad governance. Speaking with our reporter in Owerri recently, Ughala who retired as a principal director in Imo State civil service said that it is disheartening seeing wrong people occupying public positions in the name of offering leadership services when the said people don’t know the rudiments of leadership. He…
Read MoreFBN Holdings Announces New GMD to Replace Okonkwo, Distribute N14.4 billion Dividend
FBN Holdings’ shareholders unanimously approved a dividend of N14.4 billion on Thursday, November 14, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The authorized dividend is equivalent to 40k per share. The consent was granted during the virtual 12th Annual General Meeting of the firm. Representing FBN Holdings Chairman Femi Otedola , Dr. Alimi Abdul-Razaq asked the shareholders for their approval at the Annual General Meeting to select Adebowale Oyedeji as the new Group Managing Director, AriseTV reported. Oyedeji, a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the financial…
Read MoreSt. Lazarus Catholic Chaplaincy Tackles Correctional Centre(Prisons) Over Land Encroachment , Intimidation in Imo
By Nkechi Ojukwu The St. Lazarus Catholic Chaplaincy has alleged that the Nigerian Correctional Service Owerri(Prisons), Imo State, has unlawfully encroached its land. The church also accused the facility management of harassment as well as negligence of judicial authority. Rev. Father Jude Onyeakazi, the Chapline of the Church revealed that the property was legally allocated to the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, on July 14, 1999 by the Nigerian Prisons Services, which was established for the purpose of charity to assist the prison- inmates spiritually , psychologically, materially and improve some…
Read MoreUNIEC Demands immediate Release Of Nnamdi Kanu.
…Cautions against Ekpa’s provocations The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has commended Senator Rochas Okorocha for his bold advocacy calling for the unconditional release and rehabilitation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his colleagues. In a statement signed by the council’s Director of Media and Publicity, Prof. Obasi Igwe, on November 20, 2024, UNIEC condemned the continued detention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, describing it as a violation of justice and human rights. According to the statement, the unlawful capture, extraordinary rendition, torture, and prolonged detention of…
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