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Plateau Rep rejects Social Media, hate speech Bills after ‘pressure’ from Constituents
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the lawmaker said he rejected the bills following incessant calls and messages from his constituents who reached out to express their reservations over the proposed legislation. The lawmaker further said: “The views so expressed align with my thoughts and position as the Honourable Member, Representing Jos south/Jos east federal constituency, Plateau state. “More so that there are extant laws in our Jurisprudence and under the law of tort like the defamation of character, libel and slander, that addresses the concerns raised by the two bills. “Having sworn to an oath to defend the Constitution…
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“As Progressives, let us be the first to pay the new minimum Wage – Oshiomhole pleads with APC Governors
Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pleaded with all APC governors to implement the N30,000 minimum wage and the consequential adjustments. Oshiomhole made the plea at the federal government- Progressives Governors’ Forum parley in Jos, Plateau state capital, on Monday. “As progressives, let us be the first to pay the new national minimum wage and not just the wage but also the consequential adjustments arising from it,” he said. “Already, there are some proactive progressive governors that have taken steps to address this. I plead that you give this a priority, because when other governors…
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Suspected Killers of Kogi PDP Women Leader arrested
The police in Kogi State has arrested six suspects in connection with the killing of one Mrs Salome Abuh at Ochadamu under Ofu Local Government Area of the state on November 18. Spokesperson for the command, DSP William Aya, disclosed this on Monday saying the suspects were brought in on Friday and investigations have begun to ascertain the suspects level of culpability in the death of the woman. He said that the outcome of the investigation would be made public as soon as it was completed.
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Buhari orders full investigation into the death of Kogi PDP Women Leader
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a full and thorough investigation into the gruesome murder of madam, Achejuh Abuah, PDP women leader in Kogi state who was killed during the November 16th gubernatorial poll in the state. She was burnt alive by suspected APC supporters while celebrating the re-emergence of Yahaya Bello as the governor of the state. The president made his position known in a statement on his twitter handle
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Igbo Group writes Buhari to support Onyema
A leading Igbo group, Nzuko Umunna has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the Chairman and CEO of Air Peace Airline, Mr. Allen Onyema is given adequate support to secure his constitutional rights. This comes after the allegations on Mr Allen Onyema which he rightly denied. In a statement signed by Mr. Joseph Odumuko (Coordinator) and Mr. Paschal Mbanefo (Secretary), Nzuko Umunna, an influential body of professionals of Igbo extraction warned that “The usual pattern of throwing our citizens under the bus whenever they are faced with charges in foreign jurisdictions must be reversed starting with this case. For…
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Actor Zubby Michael becomes Special Adviser to Obiano
Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has appointed actor Zubby Michael as his special adviser on media. The actor sharing the news posted a photo of himself posing in front of the Anambra Government House, Zubby wrote on IG: “Duty calls #SAonmedia #doings #nawedeyhere #blessup”
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Saidi Balogun loses Mom
Nollywood Actor Saidi Balogun has lost his mother. He announced the death of his aged mother via an Instagram post on Monday, 25th November. while making the announcement, rendered her an eulogy before going on to bid her ‘good night.’
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Our Universities should produce rational People – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan earlier today spoke at the 10th Anniversary and special convocation of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. He stated that Universities should produce rational people that can distinguish between good and evil, people who would build the country and refer solutions to the problems of the Nation. He shared some excerpts on his twitter handle. See his tweet below:
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Nigerian Lady Narrates Experience With EFCC Operatives
A Nigerian lady has narrated her experience with some EFCC Operative Taking to Instagram, the lady identified as Toyopinkz01 shared an experience she had as she described it as shocking. She narrated how some EFCC officials burgled into her house through the window at 5am because they saw some cars which were parked in the compound. In her post, she also pleaded with other celebrities to help her broadcast the issue as it’s a matter of great concern.
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Zimbabwean President names 10 Roads after himself
President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly named 10 roads in eight urban centres of the Southern Africa country after himself. He took the decision after a cabinet meeting on Thursday, where it was announced that the numerous roads in the country would be renamed after liberation heroes, most of whom had died. However, the number of roads named after Mnangagwa has generated concern from stakeholders in the country, some of who see the development as a forced move to immortalise the president. However, Arthur Mutambara, former deputy prime minister, said the decision to rename the roads is a mere…
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Onyema will be vindicated, he is a good Man – FFK speaks on allegations against Onyema
Earlier today, the US state Department of Justice had accused the CEO of Air peace, Allen Onyema of Fraud and Money laundering. However, Onyema denied the allegations against him. Reacting to this, Fani Kayode said the allegations against Onyema are just mere allegation until proven guilty. The former minister assured Nigerians that Onyema is a good man and not a fraudster. Fani-Kayode on his Twitter page wrote: “An indictment is not a conviction. An allegation remains a mere allegation until it is proven in a court of law. “Allen Onyema is not a rogue or a fraudster. He is a…
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Ortom orders Investigation on death of Benue Family in their Room
Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has ordered full probe into the mysterious death of a family of three in the North Bank area of Makurdi town. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Terver Akase, the Governor has directed the state police command to carry out thorough investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of the family members Mr. Gregory Indyor, his wife and five-year-old son were found dead on Thursday night in their residence without any trace of cause of their death. Akase said; “Governor Ortom described as unfortunate and shocking, the incident which took place…
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