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By Kamil Opeyemi The installer of a faulty elevator that claimed the life of a medical doctor, Vwaere Diaso, at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos-Island, last Tuesday, has been handed over to the police for interrogation, the Lagos State Government has said. In a statement on Friday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Strategy in the state, Olumide Sogunle, said an inquiry has commenced into the accident. According to him, the investigation panel will submit a report of its initial findings on Saturday. Sogunle highlighted some of the steps taken so far by the investigative panel, stating…
Chief Bode George writes President Bola Tinubu on planned military invasion of Niger I write to you as a Nigerian, a retired General in the Nigerian military, a patriot and a war tactician. On July 26, 2023, the Commander of the Presidential Guard in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, seized power and is now the new strongman of the Nigerien Armed Forces. As the leader of ECOWAS, you immediately invited other West African leaders and an ultimatum was given to Tchiani that Bazoum must be reinstated or else, a strong military force (just like ECOMOG in…
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), on Saturday applauded Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for paying unscheduled visit to the sites of ongoing road projects in the state and conducting on-the-spot assessment of work being done. The Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme, gave the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on the importance of on-the-spot assessment of projects by governors to ensure value for money. Ezekwueme noted that it is good for governors to see things for themselves and get feedback from citizens to ensure improved service delivery and sustainable development in the country.…
By Halimah Olamide Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the crisis in Niger requires diplomatic engagement and calls for a well-sustained channel of dialogue. He stated this in a tweet Thursday evening, saying that the world expects Nigeria to take up leadership in ensuring that the crisis of political leadership in the Republic of Niger is not just curtailed but also in ensuring the restoration of democratic governance in that country. “While the expectations that fall on Nigeria as the sub-regional leader is not a quick fix, it must be expressed that the role taken so far by…
By Halimah Olamide The allegation of bribery that had hanged on the neck of former Governor of Kano state, Umaru Ganduje, was brought to the fore again on Thursday as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party said his emergence as the new National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress shows the APC as home to corruption. NPO Reports that Ganduje was sworn in today in Abuja as the new National Chairman of the party at the National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja. Reacting to the development, Debo Ologunagba, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, said in a statement that the ruling…
By Halimah Olamide The Economic Community of West Africa appears to be moving for diplomatic options over the crisis in Niger as its chairman, President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday sent a delegate of eminent Nigerians to commence talks with the military leaders. This is against earlier threat of military confrontation after the ECOWAS said it would not allow further suspension of constitutional government in the rest of the sub-region. The action was in line with the resolution reached at the end of the extraordinary summit of the ECOWAS held last weekend in Abuja. The delegation, headed by former Nigerian Head…
By Halimah Olamide The Trade Union Congress and the Nigerian Labour Congress on Wednesday said they have received court summons over an allegation of contempt of court filed by the Federal Government over its protests against rising cost of living. This was part of the statement signed by the two unions after its meeting with President Bola Tinubu in his office in Abuja. Labour leaders had led members out on Wednesday across the country in a protests that lasted for hours. They later met the President in his office where they confirmed fruitful discussions were held. Confirming the receipt of…
By Kamil Opeyemi Lists Other Commitments By President on Wage, Others The Nigerian Labour Congress late Wednesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the Port Harcourt Refinery will resume production in December this year. NPO Reported earlier that the NLC and TUC met with the President late Wednesday to iron out areas of disagreement that led to the face off. Saying “the engagement was fruitful,” the congress’ statement which was signed by its President Joe Ajaero and Comrade Festus Osifo of the TUC, said the president had made some commitments which necessitated the review of the action of…
By Kamil Opeyemi The All Progressive Congress has picked new dates when it will hold its National Caucus and the National Executive Committee meetings. A notice of the meetings seen by the NPO Reports Friday evening showed that while the National caucus meeting of the party will hold on August 2 that of the NEC will hold the following day August 3, 2023. NPO Reports that both meetings were shifted as part of the fallouts of the internal crisis in the ruling party. Since the crisis erupted, it has seen to the resignations of its National Chairman, Senator Adamu Abdulahi…
By Halimah Olamide A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called out Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state to explain what he knows about a viral letter which shows a plan to bury 103 victims of the 2020 Lekki Tollgate alleged killings. Ezekwesili, in her response to the viral letter which reveals that the state government had concluded plans for a mass burial of the 103 victims when soldiers and protesters clashed during the protests in 2020, expressed surprise that the governor was indeed in possession of information that 103 victims actually died. The state government had denied that…