The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to urgently call governor Dave Umahi to order so as to avoid crisis in Ebonyi state. The group was calling the government’s attention to what it called “accusations, threats, harassments, intimidation […]
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#EndSARS: NDF hails UK parliament, says intervention endorses Army’s progress
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has welcomed the United Kingdom’s parliament’s intervention on the EndSARS protests in Nigeria, describing it as confirmation of the Nigerian Army’s progress under Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai. According to the NDF, the keen interest shown by the UK indicates that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is on […]
Anti-Corruption: ICPC scores NIMet high on ethics, ACTU effectiveness
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) for the structures and processes put in place to ensure the promotion of ethical standards and anti-corruption fight in the agency. The Commission also commended the agency for creating the right environment for the effective functioning of the Anti-corruption […]
Faulty locomotives: Transport Minister apologises, charges Chinese contractors on pace
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi has apologized to Nigerians over the faulty locomotive on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. The Minister who expressed worry over the incident, stated that the locomotives are brand new and the Ministry may be forced to bring back the old locomotives. Recall that on November 20, 2020, a locomotive on the […]
Amaechi orders immediate concession, completion of Lekki deep seaport
…Calls for arrest of perpetrators of burnt NPA H/Q Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has mandated the concessionaire at the Lekki deep seaport to ensure completion in 2022. Amaechi gave the directive during an inspection tour of the facility to ascertain the level of work done so far. The Lekki deep seaport […]
Defection: Ebonyi lawmakers urged to commence impeachment process against Umahi
Following the defection of governor Dave Umahi from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has asked the the Ebonyi State House of Assembly to embark on the impeachment of the governor. The group said there is already a substantial breach of […]
Lekki shooting: Group accuse CNN of biased reportage
The Coalition Against Fake News (CAFN) has lashed out at Cable News Network (CNN) over its report on the Lekki shooting in Lagos State. According to the CAFN, the American television channel was unprofessional and biased with its reportage that alleged that troops of the Nigerian Army used live bullets during the EndSARS protests. Comrade Finba Edmond, […]
APC Dissolves Ebonyi State Executive Committee, Appoints 15-Member Caretaker Executive
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has dissolved the Party’s Ebonyi State Working Committee following refusal of factions to withdraw court cases as directed by the 8th resumed meeting of the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) and submit to internal party resolution mechanisms initiated by the CECPC. A statement signed […]
Defection: Beware of Umahi’s deception, Ebonyi indigenes warn APC leaders
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has warned the national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to be wary of its new catch, Governor Dave Umahi, describing the new APC entrant as a “disastrous baggage of controversies, deceits and distractions.” The association also commended some state lawmakers and cabinet […]
Lekki Shooting: Apologise to Nigerian Army now, Lagos group tells Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos Observers Group (LOG) says Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, must apologise to the Nigerian Army for misleading the general public on the EndSARS protests. The group said this has become paramount after reviewing circumstances that led to the escalation of violence in the state during the protest while analysing the Army’s testimony as well as […]