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Confusion, Reactions Trail Night Raid Of Justice Odili’s Home By Operatives

Malami Denies Involvement NBA Blows Hot Reactions have continued to trail the recent raid of the residence of a Justice of the supreme Court, Mary Odili, on Friday night. Some security operatives, in the late hours of Friday stormed Odili’s residence at No. 9, Imo Street, Maitama, Abuja. The operatives had claimed to have gotten a…

PDP Convention: Over 3,600 Delegates Converge On Eagle Square As Voting Begins [Photos]

The national convention of Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got underway Saturday, as over 3,600 delegates converged on Eagle Square, Abuja to elect new leaders at the echelon of the party. Developments leading up to the convention were not without controversy, however, the party managed to scale through various legal hurdles…

2023: Osinbajo, Tinubu Meet, Remain Tight-lipped On Whirlwind Rumours

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has held a closed-door meeting in Abuja with one of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Though the two political figures remain tight-lipped on the reason for the late night meeting, Friday, there are indications that it may not be unconnected with the 2023…

Anambra Guber: Why Election ‘ll Not Hold In 86 Polling Units — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed it won't provide election materials or deploy personnel to 86 polling units located in Anambra state for the upcoming November 6 gubernatorial election. The Chairman, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made this announcement at a special consultative meeting with political parties which held in Abuja on Friday. According to…

2023: Dele Momodu Back In Active Politics, Joins PDP

Popular Nigerian journalist, Dele Momodu has announced his decision to return to active politics by pledging his allegiance to the main opposition party in the country, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Momodu, who left active politics shortly after he lost the 2011 presidential election under the platform of the National Conscience Party (NCP), has now re-entered…

‘No Conflict Is Worth Your Blood As A Reporter’, Celebrated Editor, Ray Ekpu Advices Journalists On Conflict-sensitive Reporting

Celebrated Nigerian journalist and prolific editor, Ray Ekpu has urged journalists to not throw caution to winds while reporting on conflict. Ekpu, a former editor-in-chief and a co-founder of Newswatch magazine, noted that reporting from conflict areas is often the most dangerous assignment in journalism, urging reporters to always prioritize their safety ahead of the story in…

Saraki Dismisses The Possibility Of Returning To APC

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has dismissed the possibility of returning to the All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Saraki gave the assurance on Tuesday while responding to a question on Arise News, on the possibility of defecting to APC if he fails to clinch the opposition party’s presidential ticket. The…

Rivers Not Fighting FG Over Tax Collection – Wike

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, says the state is not fighting the Federal Government or any of its agencies over collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) as being insinuated in some quarters. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja at a public lecture entitled: “Taxing Powers in a Federal System” to mark the 60th birthday of Mr…

Group To Buhari: Order Publication Of NDDC Forensic Report

The Abia State Anti-Corruption Network (ASACN) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari asking him to order the publication of forensic audit report on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enable the correction of its past mistakes. The network of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) in Abia released copies of the letter to newsmen at a press…

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Confusion, Reactions Trail Night Raid Of Justice Odili’s Home By Operatives

Malami Denies Involvement NBA Blows Hot Reactions have continued to trail the recent raid of the residence of a Justice of the supreme Court, Mary Odili, on Friday night. Some security operatives, in the late hours of Friday stormed Odili’s residence at No. 9, Imo Street, Maitama, Abuja. The operatives had claimed to have gotten a…

PDP Convention: Over 3,600 Delegates Converge On Eagle Square As Voting Begins [Photos]

The national convention of Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got underway Saturday, as over 3,600 delegates converged on Eagle Square, Abuja to elect new leaders at the echelon of the party. Developments leading up to the convention were not without controversy, however, the party managed to scale through various legal hurdles…

2023: Osinbajo, Tinubu Meet, Remain Tight-lipped On Whirlwind Rumours

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has held a closed-door meeting in Abuja with one of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Though the two political figures remain tight-lipped on the reason for the late night meeting, Friday, there are indications that it may not be unconnected with the 2023…

Anambra Guber: Why Election ‘ll Not Hold In 86 Polling Units — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed it won't provide election materials or deploy personnel to 86 polling units located in Anambra state for the upcoming November 6 gubernatorial election. The Chairman, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made this announcement at a special consultative meeting with political parties which held in Abuja on Friday. According to…

2023: Dele Momodu Back In Active Politics, Joins PDP

Popular Nigerian journalist, Dele Momodu has announced his decision to return to active politics by pledging his allegiance to the main opposition party in the country, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Momodu, who left active politics shortly after he lost the 2011 presidential election under the platform of the National Conscience Party (NCP), has now re-entered…

‘No Conflict Is Worth Your Blood As A Reporter’, Celebrated Editor, Ray Ekpu Advices Journalists On Conflict-sensitive Reporting

Celebrated Nigerian journalist and prolific editor, Ray Ekpu has urged journalists to not throw caution to winds while reporting on conflict. Ekpu, a former editor-in-chief and a co-founder of Newswatch magazine, noted that reporting from conflict areas is often the most dangerous assignment in journalism, urging reporters to always prioritize their safety ahead of the story in…

Saraki Dismisses The Possibility Of Returning To APC

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has dismissed the possibility of returning to the All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Saraki gave the assurance on Tuesday while responding to a question on Arise News, on the possibility of defecting to APC if he fails to clinch the opposition party’s presidential ticket. The…

Rivers Not Fighting FG Over Tax Collection – Wike

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, says the state is not fighting the Federal Government or any of its agencies over collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) as being insinuated in some quarters. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja at a public lecture entitled: “Taxing Powers in a Federal System” to mark the 60th birthday of Mr…

Group To Buhari: Order Publication Of NDDC Forensic Report

The Abia State Anti-Corruption Network (ASACN) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari asking him to order the publication of forensic audit report on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enable the correction of its past mistakes. The network of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) in Abia released copies of the letter to newsmen at a press…

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