According to a report by Sahara Reporters, Edwin Clark, the convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has asked President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to drop all the charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated head of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a letter addressed to Tinubu on Sunday, June 16, Clark articulated that presidential prerogatives ought to be exercised to free the IPOB leader. In the letter, Clark said that although he has never endorsed the activities of…
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FG, Apc Attempting To Create New Breed Of Boko Haram Insurgents In Kano, Kwankwaso Raises Alarm
The National Leader and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for attempting to create a new breed of Boko Haram terrorists and insurgents in Northern Nigeria. Kwankwaso was reacting to the ongoing situation in Kano, where Federal security agencies, with constitutionally assigned responsibility for ensuring peace, law and order, have been backing the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Speaking at a flag-off ceremony for the contruction of 82 kilometres rural road…
Read MorePresident Tinubu Receives Proposal For N105,000 New Minimum Wage From Finance Minister
In a significant development today, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has officially presented a new minimum wage proposal to President Bola Tinubu. This landmark proposal suggests raising the minimum wage for workers to N105,000, as reported by the Western Post. The proposal is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address economic challenges and improve the standard of living for Nigerian workers. The new minimum wage template aims to provide a substantial increase from the current wage, reflecting the administration’s commitment to economic reforms and social welfare. President Tinubu,…
Read MoreIgbo had opportunity to rebuild their broken leg –Clark
According to the report from the Cable, the Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Edwin Clark has lamented the lost opportunity for the Igbos, a major ethnic group in Nigeria, to assert themselves politically and promote their interests due to their disunity and self-interest during the last election. He noted that the Igbos could have used their resources and voting power to support a popular Igbo candidate, Peter Obi, but their inability to unite behind him led to his loss in the election. He said, “The most recent opportunity…
Read MoreCharly Mazi Goes Home To Oguta Ameshi, Jul 5
…Football match, Dan Anyiam Stadium, Jul. 4 The entire Mazi family in Oguta Ameshi ,Oguta LGA,Imo state regret to announce the demise of their father,grand father, brother and friend, Charles.O.Mazi,(Charly Mazi) who slept in the Lord on April 8,2024. Charly Mazi was a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party in Imo state. The Party grew stronger with his efforts in concert with then state chairman, Chief RBK Okafor(Eze Nwamadu),Chief ID Nwaoga and other prominent PDP eggheads in the state. A release from the Mazi family informed that there will…
Read MoreImo Commissioner-Ibejiako, Set To Restore Sanity To Mining Sector
…Holds maiden meeting with miners Imo state Commissioner For Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals, Rt. Hon Ernest Ibejiako (Nwandaa), has disclosed moves to restore sanity and surmount the present challenges facing the mining sector in the state. Hon Ibejiako, made the disclosure during a maiden stakeholders meeting with miners in Imo. The commissioner noted that his desire is to accomplish an enviable milestone while in office. He said that the Federal Government and the 3R government of Governor Hope Uzodinma have respective roles to play, in order to wipe out…
Read MoreOkigwe Global Elders Forum: Iwu, State Legislators, SSG, Others Boycott Meeting
The much hyped Okigwe Elders Forum meeting billed for yesterday (Sunday), June I6 and held at Eze Ohanwe’s Palace, Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo State has come and gone. The meeting which was specifically Convened for Okigwe Zone to decide on the 2027 Imo Governorship Slot Suffered a big lapse as most of the invited Big Wigs shunned the event. Among the absentees were the former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Maurice Iwu, all members of Imo House of Assembly from Okigwe Zone, the Secretary to Imo State…
Read MoreWilliams Moves To Inspire Youths On Community Dev, Unveils IDC Competition
Driven by his prodigious passion for human capital building and creating new ideas and initiatives that drive development in communities, a former People’s Democratic Party,PDP, Presidential Aspirant, Hon. Ugochukwu Williams has unveiled a pet project, Imo Development Champion, IDC, Competition. The unveiling of the initiative which had in attendance notable stakeholders from Imo State, leaders of youth organizations and student unions, took place last week in Owerri. In his address, founder of IDC Competition, Hon. Williams, averred that gone are the days when citizens sit back with folded arms, waiting…
Read MoreOkigwe Global Elders Forum: Iwu, State Legislators, SSG, Others Boycott Meeting
The much hyped Okigwe Elders Forum meeting billed for yesterday(Sunday), June I6 and held at Eze Ohanwe’s Palace, Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo State has come and gone. The meeting which was specifically Convened for Okigwe Zone to decide on the 2027 Imo Governorship Slot Suffered a big lapse as most of the invited Big Wigs shunned the event. Among the absentees were the former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Maurice Iwu, all members of Imo House of Assembly from Okigwe Zone, the Secretary to Imo State Government, …
Read MoreIPOB- ANDUC Intercedes: Niger Delta Group To Tinubu,Release Kanu In 14-Days Or Face Peaceful Demonstration
“Release,dialogue with him,he violated no law” The Niger Delta Group going under the aegis of Association of Niger Delta Upland Communities has given the Federal Government of Nigeria led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in fourteen days or face unforeseen consequences. The group in the said letter averred that it has faith in the leadership of President Tinubu to do the needful. In a statement signed by Isa Obiri, its President and Wisdom Oteyi, the secretary, the group threatened that if the Federal Government fails to…
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