Rivers: Niger Delta Group Writes CJN Ariwoola, Alleges Plot by Ex-Lawmakers to Intimidate Judiciary

A Niger Delta group, Concerned Niger Delta Vanguard, has written an open letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, alleging a plot by former lawmakers to ridicule the judiciary. The group claims that the recent transfer of cases involving the defection of 26 state lawmakers in Rivers State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the …

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NASRE Foundation Supports Journalists In Need, Partners With Nestlé

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors, NASRE, through its Foundation, has extended supports to media practitioners with challenges as well as the families of departed journalists in collaboration with Nestlé Nigeria and other supporting partners. To this end, the distribution of gift items to the 23 beneficiaries was held on Saturday, 29th of June 2024, at The City …

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Group Disowns Wike Loyalists, Insists Plots By Ex-Gov’s Allies to Undermine Judiciary

The Concerned Rivers Citizens (CRC) has disowned a group of individuals claiming to be its members, but are in reality, loyalists of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. The group, led by Jackson Thomas and Kelvin Eguono, its President and Secretary-General, respectively, said the “impostors” had been expelled from the CRC for their selfish and malicious activities. “We are shocked …

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Breaking: Group writes US Ambassador to Nigeria over Kano Emirates Tussle …calls for urgent sanctions against Kano Governor, other top functionaries

The Save Kano Coalition, an amalgamation of civil society organisations in Kano State, has petitioned the United States Ambassador to Nigeria over the Kano Emirates tussle. The petition dated June 28, 2024, appealed to the ambassador to “order and deter the Abba Yusuf-led recalcitrant” Kano State Government from further undermining the institutions of democracy in the state. The group warned …

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Regional Hotel Operation: EFCC Raises Disciplinary Team against Errant Officers

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has raised a Disciplinary Team to look into the case of two errant officers of the Commission who allegedly assaulted a female staff of Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos.   The officers were sighted in a viral video assaulting the staff of the hotel in an early …

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Rivers: Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plots By Ex-Lawmakers To Compromise Judiciary, Buy Court Rulings

The Citizens Advocacy Against Corruption (CAAC) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by former members of the Rivers State Assembly to compromise the judiciary. At a press conference in Abuja, the group claimed that these political actors are attempting to buy court rulings and undermine the confidence of citizens in the judiciary. The CAAC specifically highlighted the transfer …

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Rivers Explosion: Nigerians In Diaspora Condemn Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction for Political Rallies

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has strongly condemned the use of weapons of mass destruction, including dynamites and explosives, by individuals loyal to former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike, to terrorise the people of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, ANPE President Dr. Reginald Agamah expressed shock and perturbation at the recent events in the state, …

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Halima Abubakar Foundation to hold Appreciation Charity Outreach for over 1,000 disabled men, women

Veteran actress and philanthropist, Halima Abubakar is set to put smiles on the faces of less privileged persons in the society under the auspices of her Halima Abubakar Foundation. Plans are currently in top gear for the foundation’s Appreciation Charity Outreach, which intends to provide free healthcare for at least 100 children, and share foodstuffs for more than 1000 disabled …

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Rivers Explosion: Group Condemns Incident, Calls For Arrest Of Pro-Wike Protesters

The Rivers Christian Youth Vanguard (RCYV) has strongly condemned the explosion that occurred during a protest by the pro-Wike group in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic death of a protester. The group also denounced the actions of the protesters and the victim, who died while attempting to detonate the dynamite, as “barbaric, insane, and a heinous crime …

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President Tinubu nominates Tunji Bello as CEO/ Vice Chairman of FCCPC

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending confirmation by the Senate. Mr. Bello is a lawyer, administrator, and renowned journalist. He is the former secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the …

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