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Reject water resources bill, it is RUGA in disguise – Igbo group tell South-East communities
A foremost Igbo group, Association of South East Town Unions (ASETU) has described the Water Resources Bill lying before the National Assembly as Rural Grazing Areas (RUGA) agricultural programme in disguise. The group made the remark in a statement signed by its National President, Chief Emeka Diwe and National Publicity Secretary, Gideon Adikwuru. The union in a release noted that the explanation by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed that the said bill has no relationship with RUGA ended up convincing all that there was more to the bill than meets the eyes. It submitted that Igbo land would not…
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N2.67b supposedly used to feed school children during lockdown found in private accounts – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC says it has uncovered up to N2.67 billion meant for school feeding during the COVID-19 lockdown in personal bank accounts. The Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, disclosed this on Monday, September 28, while delivering a keynote address at the second National Summit on Diminishing Corruption with the theme: “Together Against Corruption and the launch of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy” held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ICPC chairman also disclosed that it recently uncovered over N2.5 billion diverted by a deceased senior civil…
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Nigerian lady kneels down to accept her Boyfriend’s marriage proposal
A young man from Anambra State identified as Ebelechukwu Ngini proposed to his girlfriend and she knelt down to accept his ring. Sharing photos from the surprise proposal, a mutual friend of the couple, Nwedo Angel, wrote: “And She Said YES to Ebelechukwu Ngini.. Congratulations to you Odogwu Nwoke Na Girlfriend wey cool down, Na she go collect RING. She Don collect ring tonight!” 26-09-2020
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Former Delta State Governor Uduaghan dumps APC, Returns to PDP
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has formally defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. Uduaghan who formally rejoined the PDP on Monday September 28, at his hometown, Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area of the State, defected to the APC where he contested and lost the Delta South Senatorial seat in 2019 to incumbent Senator James Manager. Confirming his return to the PDP on Facebook, the former Governor wrote; “I AM BACK HOME. I am back to join forces with other party leaders to strengthen our party, the largest Party in Africa -PDP!“Haven tasted…
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Nigerian Pastor Tega Ahre declared missing
A Nigerian Pastor identified as Tega Ahre has been declared missing by his family. According to the father of the Pastor, he has been missing for two weeks and the entire family is trusting God for a miracle of his return. Media personality Ushbebe who also reshared the post, said the missing Pastor is a former schoolmate at Delta State University. Anyone with useful information that can lead to his whereabout has been directed to call 08036132446. Ushbebe wrote; Got this news some days ago … he’s a dear friend from DELSU, Pastor Tega … we’re still praying he’s found .…
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Senator Abbo fined N50m for assaulting woman in a sex toy shop
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered Senator Elisha Abbo, to pay N50m as compensation to Osimibibra Warmate for assaulting her at a sex toy shop in Abuja. Mr. Abbo is the lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial at the National Assembly. In July 2020, a magistrate court in Zuba found the senator not guilty of criminal assault. However, Warmate proceeded to file a fundamental human right suit marked CV/2393/19 before the FCT High Court. Delivering judgment on Monday, the judge found Abbo guilty and ordered him to pay the sum to the young lady.
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Edo Organised Labour rejects Strike Suspension by National Labour Leadership
The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the decision of the national leaders of the union to suspend the nationwide strike. Earlier today the labour union suspended the scheduled nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the federal government. Reacting to this development, Labour leaders and members of the civil society in Edo State rejected the decision. The Chairman of the NLC in Edo State, Sunny Osayande, and Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Marshall Ohue, the labour members occupied the Kingsquare Arena in Benin City the state capital in protest. According to the displeased labour…
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We cannot drop Biafra for Igbo Presidency – IPOB
The indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) continue to maintain their stand for the Biafra republic as they have advised those clamouring for Igbo Presidency come 2023 to forget about the ambition. The group through its leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, said that what Igbo wants is Biafra and not ‘Presidency’. In a statement by its group media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, Kanu expressed displeasure for those hunting for sons and daughters who will represent the region come 2023. “To those who think we can drop our agitation for Biafra because of their useless promise of Nigeria President of Igbo extraction…
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Gunmen abduct catholic priest for the second time in Delta State
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have abducted a Catholic priest in Delta state for the second time in four years Rev. Fr. Jude Onyebadi, the Parish Priest of Saint’s Peters & Paul, Issele Asagba, was said to have been monitored and kidnapped in his farm, at the weekend, where he went to inspect his farm, workers and pay them for the work done. Back in December 2016, he was kidnapped on his farm and released a few days after. This time around, Fr. Onyebadi was taken into the bush alongside three workers in his farm. The three workers were later…
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Three policemen returning to Lagos after Edo election die in fatal car accident
Three policemen who participated in the September 19 governorship election in Edo state and were returning to Lagos have died in a fatal accident that occurred on the Benin-Ore Expressway in Ondo State. The deceased were returning back to their base alongside some of their other colleagues when the vehicle they were traveling in got involved in the accident. While the others sustained different degrees of injury, the three police officers died on the spot and their bodies have been deposited in the morgue. An officer who was also involved in the accident said; “An accident claimed three policemen while…
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Actress, Stephanie Linus gets Ambassadorial appointment from the Minister of water resources
Veteran Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus has been appointed National OPS-WASH ambassador by the minister of water resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu. In a post she shared on Instagram, she promised that she will use her role to challenge Nigerians to make good hygiene a culture, as well as inspire citizen participation and responsibility. The appointment comes as a public sector recognition of the Hygiene First campaign which she launched in May 2020. See her post below: Good Morning Amazonians and Warlords, I have been appointed as National OPS-WASH Ambassador by the Honourable Minister of Water Resources. -Details: In his address, Engr.…
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Nigerian artist accuses PH police of brutality, says he might go blind on his right eye
A Nigerian artist, Arinze Stanley has accused the police officers in Porthacourt of brutality. In a tweet he shared via his twitter handle, he said his first day in Porthacourt, on the 26th of September was the same day he was beaten by some police officers. He said he stands the risk of getting blind on his right eye. Stanley said he brought the incident to Twitter because he has reported to the police but they are allegedly trying to protect the officer who he claims assaulted him. “As I type this with my left eye that has only begun…
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