Tag: Politics

Uneven Distribution of World Bank Loan causes Kaduna State to Cry Out

Tolu Adebayo

Stakeholders in Kaduna State are raising alarm over the alleged uneven distribution of a $350 million World Bank loan secured by the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The loan, intended to fund an ambitious Urban Renewal Programme aimed at modernizing infrastructure across the state, has left 12 local government areas (LGAs) in a state of neglect, sparking calls for accountability and a thorough investigation. The affected LGAs—Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Ikara, Jaba, Kagarko, Kajuru, Kauru, Kudan, Makarfi, Sanga, Soba, and Zangon Kataf—have borne the brunt of what residents describe as…

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Godswill Akpabio Denies Link to Convicted INEC Official

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Godswill Akpabio, has denied any connection to Professor Peter Ogban. Prof. Ogban is the convicted INEC official that was involved in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong, described the claims as “false, malicious, and intended to tarnish his image.” “For the record, Prof. Ogban was never working for Senator Akpabio. In fact, Godswill Akpabio was the victim of the electoral fraud,” the statement read. Court Rulings and Electoral Fraud Claims Ogban, a…

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Wike Aide – Dele Momodu took sides for money

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Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has launched a brutal attack on media mogul Dele Momodu, accusing him of backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar purely for financial reasons. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olayinka described the Ovation Magazine publisher as a “fairweather friend” whose loyalty to Atiku is driven by monetary benefit. According to him, Momodu would quickly abandon the former vice president if the money stopped flowing. “We are hearing all…

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Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, Suspends Elaborate 64th Birthday Activities in Solidarity with Attack Victims

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, Suspends Elaborate 64th Birthday Activities in Solidarity with Attack Victims Makurdi, Benue State (Nigeria) – In a show of empathy amid escalating violence in the region, former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has announced the cancellation of all elaborate celebrations planned for his 64th birthday. The decision comes as a direct response to the ongoing attacks that have claimed numerous lives and displaced thousands in the state. Ortom, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was set to mark…

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Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Joins Thousands at Funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Joins Thousands at Funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City Vatican City — In a poignant display of international solidarity and reverence, former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined a vast gathering of mourners, global dignitaries, and clergy today at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay his final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2023. The funeral service, attended by heads of state, religious leaders, and representatives from various faiths, was…

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Why Judge Withdrew From Senator Natasha’s Case

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Why Judge Withdrew From Senator Natasha’s Case Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suit Against Akpabio, Citing Personal Reasons ABUJA, NIGERIA – Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from the legal case filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others. The withdrawal was announced in court on [Insert Date, or state ‘on Monday’ or ‘recently’ if the exact date is not specified in your source material], with the judge citing personal reasons that he said made it impossible for…

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Labour Party Threatens Showdown with NLC Over “Invasion” Plans

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Labour Party Threatens Showdown with NLC Over “Invasion” Plans Tensions are escalating rapidly between the Labour Party (LP) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as the political party has issued a stern warning against what it describes as a planned “invasion” of its secretariat and affairs by the labour union. The Labour Party, in a strongly worded statement released earlier today, threatened to mobilise its members nationwide to resist any such move by the NLC, setting the stage for a potential confrontation between the two historically linked but increasingly strained…

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Labour Party Shakes as Mayor Dan Norris Suspended Following Rape Arrest

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Labour Party Shakes as Mayor Dan Norris Suspended Following Rape Arrest The UK’s Labour Party has been plunged into turmoil after confirming the suspension of one of its prominent figures, regional mayor Dan Norris, following his arrest on suspicion of rape. The party acted swiftly, announcing the suspension late Wednesday night, just hours after news of the arrest broke. While details remain scarce and police investigations are ongoing, the allegations are understood to relate to an incident alleged to have occurred in the 1980s. Police confirmed they had arrested a…

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