Staff at Anambra State House of Assembly Initiate Strike Due to Soludo’s Failure to Grant Financial Autonomy
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Staff at Anambra State House of Assembly Initiate Strike Due to Soludo’s Failure to Grant Financial Autonomy

An indefinite strike has been launched by the staff of Anambra State House of Assembly, organized under the umbrella of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, Anambra State Chapter. The reason behind this industrial action is the failure of the Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led government to provide full legislative financial autonomy to the Anambra State House of Assembly. The Chairman of the union, Mr. Abraham Okoye, and the Secretary, Comrade Ugochukwu Obiwulu, issued a circular announcing the strike, citing a directive from the national body of the association. As stated in the circular displayed at the entrance of the State Assembly complex, the association pointed out that the Anambra State Government has been procrastinating in implementing legislative financial autonomy,...
Best wishes from Buhari and Sanwo-Olu for Tinubu on his 72nd birthday
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Best wishes from Buhari and Sanwo-Olu for Tinubu on his 72nd birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received warm birthday greetings from Former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 72nd birthday. Buhari expressed his wishes for the President's good health and long life, hoping that the country could benefit from his exceptional leadership. The message was conveyed in a statement by Buhari's spokesperson, Garba Shehu, and shared with the media on Thursday.Even as Tinubu turns 72 on Friday, he chose to have a modest birthday celebration, citing the challenging times the country is experiencing. Buhari praised Tinubu for his continuous efforts to address the numerous issues facing the country and wished him a joyful birthday:“My family and I pray to God that you remain healthy and ...
Exciting News: Training Program for Tour Operators and Guides in Ekiti State
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Exciting News: Training Program for Tour Operators and Guides in Ekiti State

In an exciting collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Tourism and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, a special training program is set to take place for tour operators and guides in Ekiti State. This initiative is part of the EcoGenesis Incubator Series. Initiated by the Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, the EcoGenesis Incubator Series is a sustainable tourism entrepreneurship program designed to benefit residents of tourist host communities. This includes women, youths, and small cottage services that contribute to the overall experience for visitors. This program, currently in its second edition, is being rolled out across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. According to a s...
Court sets April 4 for arraignment of Binance executives
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Court sets April 4 for arraignment of Binance executives

Scheduled for April 4, 2024, the arraignment of Binance Holdings Limited, along with its officials Tigran Gambaryan and the fugitive Nadeem Anjarwalla, who are facing allegations of tax evasion, has been confirmed. The hearing notice containing the date was dispatched to all concerned parties. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) recently lodged charges related to tax evasion against the company and its executives. In the case with the reference number FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, Binance is accused of failing to register with the FIRS for the purpose of meeting tax obligations administered by the service. The FIRS also claimed that despite providing taxable services to customers on its trading platform, the company didn't provide invoices to these customers for VAT purposes. Moreover, t...
Details on the Burial of former House of Representatives Member, Cairo Ojougboh
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Details on the Burial of former House of Representatives Member, Cairo Ojougboh

The burial arrangements for the late Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a former member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, have been announced by his family. Dr. Cairo Ojougboh passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 64, and his burial is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Ojougboh Family Compound in Agbor, Delta State. Following a Funeral Mass set to commence at 10:00 am at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church along Old Lagos/Asaba Road, Agbor, the burial will be conducted immediately. Subsequently, a reception will be held on the same day at the Open Ground, Opposite Central Hospital in Agbor. Hailing from Delta State, the late Ojougboh was known as a prominent grassroots politician, characterized by fearlessness and outspokenness that transcended tribal or l...
Court Discharges Former AGF Adoke and Others in Malabu Oil Scam Case
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Court Discharges Former AGF Adoke and Others in Malabu Oil Scam Case

In a recent development, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, and six others have been discharged by a Federal Capital Territory High Court. This decision came after the court dismissed charges related to the controversial Oil Prospecting Licence, OPL 245, also known as the Malabu Oil scam. The charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Adoke and the other defendants included disobeying legal directives, offering and receiving bribes, conspiracy, and forgery among other offenses. Adoke, who held the position of AGF and Minister of Justice during Goodluck Jonathan's administration, was the primary defendant in the case with the suit marked FCT/HC/CR/151/2020. Alongside Adoke, the other accused parties were Aliyu Abubakar,...
Advocacy for Increased Women Representation in Politics
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Advocacy for Increased Women Representation in Politics

Expressing concern over the diminishing presence of women in elected positions, Olubunmi Adelugba, former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, highlighted the ongoing efforts by non-state entities to advocate for greater participation of women in politics. Addressing an event in Abuja, Adelugba emphasized the need for increased women's representation in elected offices, especially in anticipation of the upcoming 2027 general elections. In illustrating her apprehension, she pointed out that only four out of the 109 current Senators are women, with an additional 17 facing challenges in securing seats in the House of Representatives. This concern follows remarks made five months earlier by First Lady...
Wanted Suspects Include Monarch and University Lecturer
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Wanted Suspects Include Monarch and University Lecturer

Among the individuals declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters for their alleged involvement in the March 14 killings of 17 officers and soldiers in Okuama community, Delta State, is Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, the recently installed Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Clement Ikolo is the traditional ruler of Okuama, a community within the Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom. Also listed as wanted by the Defence Headquarters is Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, the President-General of Ewu communities and a well-known university lecturer. Among the wanted suspects is Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono, also known as Amagbein, a suspected militant leader who was tracked by soldiers to the Igbomot...
Individuals on the radar: Monarch and university lecturer sought after
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Individuals on the radar: Monarch and university lecturer sought after

In connection with the tragic events that unfolded on March 14, claiming the lives of 17 officers and soldiers on a peacekeeping mission in Okuama community, Delta State, the newly-installed Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, has been identified as one of the eight persons that the Defence Headquarters seeks. Okuama falls within the Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, presided over by the aforementioned Ikolo. Emerging reports from the Defence Headquarters on Thursday named eight individuals connected to the incident, including the President-General of Ewu communities and esteemed academic, Prof Arthur Ekpekpo. Furthermore, another figure on the wanted list is alleged militant leader Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono, also known as Amagbein. In a subsequent militar...
Police Apprehend 3 Individuals for Suspected Mob Activity in Kano
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Police Apprehend 3 Individuals for Suspected Mob Activity in Kano

Three suspects have been taken into custody by the Kano State Police Command for their alleged involvement in mob activity in the Fagge Local Government Area of the state. During a briefing with the press in Kano on Thursday, the State Police Commissioner, Hussaini Gumel, disclosed that the arrests took place on March 27 around 22:00 hours, with the suspects found in possession of a machete. The individuals identified as Hassan Abdullahi, aged 20 and residing in Zango quarters; Mufit Kamal, aged 16 and residing in Kuntau quarters; and Musa Muhammad, aged 20 and from Brigade quarters in Fagge Local Government Area, were named as the suspects. The arrival of police officers prompted other suspected troublemakers to flee the scene upon spotting them. The Commissioner of Police further me...