Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent figure in the Labour Party, has voiced his dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s recent ministerial appointments, arguing that they are motivated more by political maneuvering than by a genuine concern for the country’s welfare. During an interview on Channels TV, Okonkwo highlighted that the appointment of Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was intended to secure Rivers State politically. He also suggested that the appointment of Bianca Ojukwu, widow of Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu, as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs…
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Nigeria Newspoint , Imo Ex – Deputy Governor Madumere , Mourn Iwuanyanwu
The Management and Staff of Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper, published by Newstime Publications Ltd, join the Iwuanyanwu Family of Atta, Ikeduru LGA, Imo State, and millions of Ndigbo at home and in the Diaspora, to mourn the demise of a Colossus, an institution, accomplished professional engineer, business mogul and extraordinary philanthropist, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, KSC, OFR, MFR, CFR, FNSE, FNIST (Ahaejiagamba 1 of Igboland) and President General of Ohanaeze Worldwide. Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper recalls Chief Iwuanyanwu’s immense financial contribution to the growth of the Newspaper in its early years. Indeed,…
Read MoreIPOB: Clergyman -Duru Decries FG’s Refusal To Heed Iwuanyanwu’s Plea To Free Nnamdi Kanu
By Nkechi Ojukwu The Archdeacon in charge of the St Stephen’s Church, Oka/Ibeme (Diocese of Isi Mbano) in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Ven. Amarachukwu Duru, JP, has decried the inability of the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi kanu unconditionally despite repeated calls by well meaning Nigerians to that effect, especially after several appeals made by the late Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide. He noted that Government also did not heed a similar call by Iwuanyanwu’s immediate predecessor, Professor George Obiozor.…
Read MoreRivers crisis: High Court Chief Judge Tsoho to appear before NJC probe panel
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, will on Tuesday, October 29, appear before the probe panel of the National Judicial Council, NJC, over judgements being churned out by his court in respect of cases on the Rivers political crisis. Justice Tsoho is expected to defend the court under his watch over some petitions brought before NJC by some lawyers and litigants, mainly on Rivers’ political disputes. The chief judge is to specifically explain why the Rivers cases are being heard in Abuja instead of the…
Read MoreGeorge To CJN: Time To End Judicial Rascality Is Now
Let me congratulate you on your confirmation by the Senate and your swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). As the Number One Judicial Officer in the world’s most populous black nation, a bonafide Lagosian and a jurist from a family of legal luminaries, I strongly believe that the judiciary will benefit from your wealth of knowledge. I am also convinced that with you at the helm of affairs of the third arm of government in Nigeria, the Judiciary will now take its rightful position,…
Read MoreCourts May Nullify LG Elections Conducted By State Governors – Fagbemi
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has cautioned that courts may nullify local government elections conducted by state governors if they failed to comply with legal requirements following the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. Speaking at the 12th convocation of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday, Fagbemi emphasized that there is no truth to reports suggesting that state governors had been granted a three-month moratorium to delay the implementation of the court’s decision. The ruling ensures the financial autonomy of all 774 local…
Read MoreAbia Lawmaker apologizes for assaulting cab driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him has tendered a public apology. Ikwechegh admitted that his behaviour did not meet the standards expected of a public official. He issued the public apology on Monday, saying, “As a public servant, I recognise the trust placed in me by my constituents and the Nigerian people. My behaviour fell short of the standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry.” He said he regretted…
Read MoreSoludo Makes History As First To Implement Minimum Wage Policy In Anambra
The era of abandonment and neglect for workers’ welfare in Anambra has officially ended. Under Governor Soludo, significant strides have been made to address long-standing issues related to workers’ welfare. Notably, Soludo has distinguished himself as the first governor in the history of Anambra State to implement a new minimum wage. In January of last year, Soludo took a bold step by implementing a 10% salary increase for all levels of state workers and pensioners. He cares deeply for the welfare of those dedicated to serving the state. Furthermore, from…
Read MoreActivist-NJoku Urges Imo Govt To Release Nonsonkwa, Drop Charges Against Him.
The continued detention of a Radio Presenter/Activist, Chinonso Uba popularly known as Nonsonkwa is still generating reactions from members of the public ,demanding the unconditional release of the On Air Personality,OAP. The Convener of a Human rights association under the aegis of Activists For Cognitive Justice And Acountability ,ACJA’, Comrade Paul Ikechukwu Njoku, has added his voice in urging the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to release the presenter and drop all the charges which he described as obnoxious and ambiguous that were levelled against him. Njoku made the call…
Read MoreI Said It 2 weeks Ago The Next Plan Is To Seize Rivers Revenue, Remove Fubara- Ugochinyere
According to a report from Symfoni TV. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal lawmaker, has voiced serious concerns following the Federal High Court in Abuja’s decision to reserve judgment in a contentious lawsuit brought forth by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule. This faction is seeking to halt the allocation of state funds, raising fears of significant repercussions for the local government and its citizens. In a live broadcast on Symfoni TV, Ugochinyere emphasized that he had previously alerted the public about an alleged plan…
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