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NNPP Suspends Kwankwaso, NWC Over Anti-Party Activities

NAJ2023August 29, 202303 mins

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended its presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for alleged anti-party activities, along with the National Working Committee (NWC). The party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) cited unauthorized political engagements as the reason for the suspension. Dr. Agbo Major and Mr. Ogini Olaposi have been appointed as acting National Chairman and acting National Secretary, respectively. The suspension will last for six months. The party aims to address breaches of party protocol and maintain unity within its ranks. The decision was made during a special general assembly attended by new NWC members and representatives from across Nigeria.

Benue NNPP guber candidate resigns from party

ODC2023August 28, 2023February 17, 202504 mins

Prof. Bem Angwe withdraws from NNPP The governorship candidate on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Benue in the 2023 general elections, has withdrawn his membership from the party. Angwe’s resignation letter Mr Angwe’s resignation was contained in a letter he personally signed and addressed to the NNPP Ward Chairman of…

French Ambassador will stay in Niger in spite pressure to leave – Macron

ODC2023August 28, 2023December 28, 202403 mins

France’s ambassador to Niger would stay in the country in spite of pressure to leave from leaders of a recent coup, President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech to diplomats on Monday. Macron also reiterated France’s support to Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, whose decision not to resign Macron called courageous. “I think our policy…

Senator Sumaila seeks public disclosure of financial entitlements of NASS members

ODC2023August 28, 202306 mins

The senator representing Kano South, Kawu Sumaila, has asked Nigerians to join him in his advocacy to ensure the full disclosure of the statutory entitlements and other benefits enjoyed by members and presiding officers of the National Assembly. Mr Sumaila, who made the appeal on Sunday, noted that the recent public disclosure of their holiday…

Art Minister, Musawa, refutes claims on NYSC status

OMN2023August 28, 2023February 17, 202502 mins

The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, has dismissed allegations concerning her NYSC status as a serving Minister, which have been making the rounds in the media.

Enugu@ 32: Gov Mbah pledges to fulfill dreams of founding fathers through innovation

ICO2023August 27, 202303 mins

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration is determined to realise the goals and dreams of the state’s founding fathers through innovation and disruptive governance.

Ganduje, Bello reach compromise on Kogi NWC nomination crisis

OMN2023August 26, 202304 mins

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, have settled their differences over the selection of candidates from Kogi State to fill a vacant position assigned to it within the National Working Committee (NWC). The disagreement arose after the National Secretary of the party, Ajibola Basiru,…

Russian general overseeing construction of alleged £1billion palace linked to Putin dies mysteriously

OMN2023August 26, 202303 mins

A top Russian general who ran the construction of Vladimir Putin’s £1 billion palace – allegedly paid for ‘with the largest bribe in history’ – has died.

Niger Junta Forges Military Alliance with Burkina Faso and Mali

LOA2023August 25, 2023December 28, 202403 mins

The military junta that seized power in Niger following a coup on July 26th has solidified a military alliance with neighbouring nations Burkina Faso and Mali, both of which have experienced their own coups. The leaders of these countries announced a joint agreement in Niamey, Niger’s capital, which allows Mali and Burkina Faso to extend…

Obaseki Set to Inaugurate Four New Commissioners

NAJ2023August 24, 202302 mins

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is scheduled to inaugurate four new commissioners who have been confirmed by the state’s House of Assembly. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Friday at the New Festival Hall in the Government House, Benin City, at 1 pm. The newly appointed commissioners are Asi Surajo Jubril, Zubairu Dada Abubakar,…