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Former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has advised the newly elected NEC of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) to be re-dedicated to winning 2023 general elections and rebuilding Nigeria. Jega, who is a leader of PRP in his remarks at the National Convention of the party held on Saturday in Abuja, said the party has opportunity to win elections and rebuild Nigeria. He noted that the party’s convention that ushered in new leaders would naturally pave the way for unity in PRP and progress it the party. “It is important that as we move from…

Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra, has given the assurance that he will lead his brother governors in the Southeast to engage the Federal Government on dialogue to handle insecurity situation in the zone. Soludo said that an expeditious release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would cushion the insecurity impasse in the zone. Soludo said during a one-day Peacebuilding and Security Dialogue, held in Awka on Saturday in response to the deteriorating security challenges in the region. He endorsed the Communique of a joint body of traditional rulers and clergy to declared…

Mr. Olatunji Ambali, the National President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has called on Nigerians not to vote for those state governors opposing local government autonomy. Ambali made the call in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Conference of Nigeria State of Assembly Speakers at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan. “We are appealing to the people that any governor that is against the local government autonomy should be voted out of office, because they are not fit to lead the country,” NULGE president said. He said the union leaders were…

Nigerians have expressed anger over the removal of the Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters, Imam Nuhu Khalid, popularly called “Digital Imam.” The cleric was suspended on the orders of the mosque’s steering committee, under the chairmanship of Senator Saidu Dansadau after his sermon where he condemned the government’s failure to protect the lives of Nigerians. The imam had berated the killings and kidnappings in the various parts of the country. On his removal, the imam simply said “God is the most powerful. He gives (enthrones) and takes away power (dethrones) from whomever He wishes”. A former senator and governorship…

Amidst the leadership crisis that has engulfed the Benue indigenes community in Osun, the Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has set up a committee to resolve the problems. Oyetola, while inaugurating the committee on Sunday in Osogbo, during a meeting with the leaders of Benue indigenes resident in Osun directed the warring factions to withdraw all cases pending in court for peace to reign. There had been a crisis within the Benue community in Osun with two factions laying claim to its leadership. Oyetola said the committee would be chaired by the Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mr. Sola Oladepo, Commissioner…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with security agencies to rescue other missing passengers aboard the recently attacked AK9 Abuja-Kaduna bound train. Mr. Fidet Okhiria, NRC’s Managing Director, in a statement on Sunday, said two more passengers had been confirmed safe, making the total of safe passengers 172. ”The Corporation also confirms updates that a total of 172 passengers on board the train are safe and okay while 21 passengers are still reported missing. ”Let us assure our esteem passengers that the Corporation in collaboration with the security agencies will leave no stone unturned in our…

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday took on the ruling All Progressive Congress on a series of issues, giving a verdict that is less attractive. Adeboye, at the church’s monthly thanksgiving service, spoke on the 2023 general elections, the dwindling economic fortunes of the country and the increases cases of oil theft. He also asked Nigerians to get prepared to use their voters’ cards. Pastor Adeboye also said the recent establishment of the Directorate of Politics was not targeted at a candidate adding that members of the RCCG cut across political parties.…

Nigerians in their droves, have been reacting to the promise made on Saturday by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State during his speech at the declaration for the 2023 presidential race. Bello, whose declaration witnessed a huge crowd on Saturday at the Eagle Square, Abuja, said he would create 20 million millionaires. The promise had drawn applause from his supporters who thronged the venue of the declaration. At the event were former Director General of the MKO Abiola Hope 93 campaign, Dr. Jonathan Zwingina and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. Daughter of the late MKO Abiola, Hafsat, was also…

Ukraine has said that its forces have retaken the entire region around the capital Kyiv, with Russian forces withdrawing from key towns. Hostomel airport near Kyiv, which has seen fighting since the first day of the conflict, is now back in Ukrainian hands. As Russian troops retreat, the evidence of civilian killings – a war crime – is growing. Reporters in the town of Bucha, which is just outside Kyiv, have found at least 20 bodies left in the streets. The BBC’s Jeremy Bowen reports from Bucha and Hostomel. His report contains some distressing images. Source: BBC News

The drone footage shows three cars speeding along an empty main road just outside the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, when they suddenly turn around and race back – all except one. This white car turns, but then stops. A man steps out and raises his hands. Then his body falls to the ground. Moments later, Russian soldiers approach. An elderly woman and child leave the car, and a soldier walks them away. The man on the ground was Maksim Iovenko. The 31-year-old was shot dead by Russian forces that were positioned at the roadside. His wife Ksenia, who was in the…