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Man arrested for marrying off his underage daughter in Anambra state
The government of Anambra State has apprehended Uzochukwu Okoli for arranging the marriage of his underage daughter. Okoli’s arrest followed a report by his daughter to the State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, alleging mistreatment by her father and the man he compelled her to marry. The daughter, Chioma Okoli, presently 16 years old, disclosed that after her mother’s demise, her father relocated her and her sister from Edo state to Anambra. She recounted being coerced into living with a 70-plus-year-old man at 14 years old, before returning to her father’s house, only to be married off to a…
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This threat from social media is both global and local and presents an immediate national security priority – NSA, Nuhu Ribadu
Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, has emphasized that the menace posed by social media has now become an urgent national security concern. Addressing a gathering of spokespersons from various organizations affiliated with the Strategic Communication Interagency Policy Committee, Ribadu underscored that the adverse use of social media now presents both local and global security challenges. Ribadu further disclosed that the National Security Strategy (NSS) underwent its last review in 2015, prompting the launch of the 2019 edition, which is currently undergoing reassessment. He instructed media managers within defense, security, and emergency response agencies to revise their strategies for engaging…
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The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has failed to address the question of the illegality of the tariffs, has failed Nigerians – Femi Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has denounced Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu for “failing to provide a consistent electricity supply despite escalating tariffs.” The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently raised the tariff for Band A customers from N68/KWh to N225/KWh. Additionally, NERC specified that Band A customers should expect 20-24 hours of electricity daily, Band B subscribers should receive 16-20 hours, and Band C recipients should have 12-16 hours daily. However, Falana criticized this power policy as “illegitimate tariff increases,” asserting that the Federal Government and Adelabu cannot justify the tariff hike. He said; “The Minister of Power, Mr…
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No worker should have to make do with a meager N70,000 when the cost of living continues to rise – APC Chieftain, Edema
Olugbenga Edema, an aspirant for the governorship position under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has urged workers nationwide not to accept a minimum wage of N70,000. Commending workers for their diligence and commitment, Edema emphasized the necessity of a significant raise in the minimum wage to enhance the workers’ quality of life. He stressed that a higher minimum wage should reflect the efforts of workers who work tirelessly to foster the development and prosperity of both the state and the nation. He said “On this auspicious occasion of May Day, I must recognise the invaluable contributions of…
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Lagos- Calabar Coastal Project: Peter Obi inciting Igbos against Tinubu govt – Umahi
Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, has accused Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, of stirring up unrest among the populace in the southeast, particularly those lacking sufficient information, against the government. Umahi asserted that Obi would not advocate for the people even after leading them into difficulties. He delivered this assertion on Wednesday during a speech at an event aimed at compensating property owners impacted by the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. He said: “It brings to some of the comments made by my brother, his Excellency Mr Peter Obi, I am not supposed to comment…
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Thousands of jobs are about to be lost, Stop the Lagos-Calabar Highway project it’s not too late – Peter Obi advises Tinubu
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to halt the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, citing its potential for significant job losses amidst widespread unemployment. He emphasizes that discontinuing the project is still feasible, stressing that urgent national priorities include security, poverty alleviation, healthcare, and education, particularly for the impoverished and marginalized. Obi condemns the reported demolition of businesses and homes within the designated project area as callous and distressing. Through a post on his social media handle on Tuesday, April 30, the former governor of Anambra State criticizes…
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PDP will lose South-South governor to LP, third force will emerge – Primate Ayodele predicts
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, predicted that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would lose a sitting governor in the South-South region to the Labour Party. Through a statement conveyed by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet elaborated that ongoing leadership issues within the PDP would exacerbate the party’s crises, prompting several prominent figures to defect to alternative parties. He said; ‘’A sitting governor in PDP will decamp, a prominent governor in South-South will decamp to the Labour party. The current management will put PDP in a big problem, If PDP isn’t careful, the party…
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Finidi George must make sure Super Eagles qualify for 2026 World Cup – Victor Ikpeba
Nigeria’s imperative is to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a goal that gains urgency with the recent appointment of Finidi George as the head coach of the Super Eagles, as officially announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday, April 29. The Super Eagles have yet to clinch a victory in the qualifiers, having drawn their initial two matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Victor Ikpeba, a member of the NFF technical committee, emphasizes the importance of Finidi’s readiness to guide the Eagles through this challenge. “In the month of June, Nigeria will play the games…
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Bear with Tinubu because what is happening is an accumulation of years of neglect by previous administrations – Ganduje tells Nigerians
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has explained why Nigerians should give President Bola Tinubu some leniency. Speaking on Monday, April 29, during a solidarity visit from leaders of Persons With Disabilities (PwDs) from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), led by APC’s national leader for PWDs, Aare Tolu Bankole, Ganduje emphasized that Tinubu is grappling with the consequences of years of neglect, policy inconsistencies, and other erratic decisions made by past administrations in the country. He said; “The President from his extensive policies is taking Nigeria to the next level, but…
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“I spend N1m on electricity and another N1m on diesel monthly – Osun lawmaker, Fadeyi
Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi of Osun Central revealed during an investigative hearing in Abuja on April 29 that he spends one million naira monthly on electricity and diesel. He criticized the move of customers to Band A, stating it lacked justification due to insufficient electricity supply. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved a 340% tariff increase for Band A customers, who will now pay N225 per kilowatt-hour, up from N66. These customers receive 20 hours of electricity daily and represent 15% of Nigeria’s electricity consumers. NERC clarified that the tariff review wouldn’t affect other bands. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu…
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$10 billion is needed yearly for the next ten years to revive the nation’s power sector – Minister of Power, Adelabu
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, issued a caution that the nation would face a complete power outage within the next three months if the suggested increase in electricity tariffs is not put into effect. This warning came during his appearance in Abuja before the Senate Committee on Power for an investigative hearing regarding the recent electricity tariff adjustment by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday, April 29. “The entire sector will be grounded if we don’t increase the tariff. With what we have now in the next three months, the entire country will be in darkness if…
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EFCC: Don’t disgrace former Governors, go there and respond – Ortom tells Yahaya Bello
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has called upon his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello, to emerge from seclusion and address the allegations against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ortom delivered this counsel during a thanksgiving service held at the Redeemed Church in Makurdi on Sunday, April 29, organized by his aides to commemorate his 63rd birthday anniversary. He urged the embattled former governor of Kogi State to step forward and provide a defense for his administration. “I want to use this opportunity to advise my younger brother and friend, Governor Yahaya Bello, not to disgrace…
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