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Lagos- Calabar Coastal Project: Peter Obi inciting Igbos against Tinubu govt – Umahi
Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, has accused Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, of stirring up unrest among the populace in the southeast, particularly those lacking sufficient information, against the government. Umahi asserted that Obi would not advocate for the people even after leading them into difficulties. He delivered this assertion on Wednesday during a speech at an event aimed at compensating property owners impacted by the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. He said: “It brings to some of the comments made by my brother, his Excellency Mr Peter Obi, I am not supposed to comment…
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Thousands of jobs are about to be lost, Stop the Lagos-Calabar Highway project it’s not too late – Peter Obi advises Tinubu
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to halt the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, citing its potential for significant job losses amidst widespread unemployment. He emphasizes that discontinuing the project is still feasible, stressing that urgent national priorities include security, poverty alleviation, healthcare, and education, particularly for the impoverished and marginalized. Obi condemns the reported demolition of businesses and homes within the designated project area as callous and distressing. Through a post on his social media handle on Tuesday, April 30, the former governor of Anambra State criticizes…
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PDP will lose South-South governor to LP, third force will emerge – Primate Ayodele predicts
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, predicted that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would lose a sitting governor in the South-South region to the Labour Party. Through a statement conveyed by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet elaborated that ongoing leadership issues within the PDP would exacerbate the party’s crises, prompting several prominent figures to defect to alternative parties. He said; ‘’A sitting governor in PDP will decamp, a prominent governor in South-South will decamp to the Labour party. The current management will put PDP in a big problem, If PDP isn’t careful, the party…
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Finidi George must make sure Super Eagles qualify for 2026 World Cup – Victor Ikpeba
Nigeria’s imperative is to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a goal that gains urgency with the recent appointment of Finidi George as the head coach of the Super Eagles, as officially announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday, April 29. The Super Eagles have yet to clinch a victory in the qualifiers, having drawn their initial two matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Victor Ikpeba, a member of the NFF technical committee, emphasizes the importance of Finidi’s readiness to guide the Eagles through this challenge. “In the month of June, Nigeria will play the games…
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Bear with Tinubu because what is happening is an accumulation of years of neglect by previous administrations – Ganduje tells Nigerians
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has explained why Nigerians should give President Bola Tinubu some leniency. Speaking on Monday, April 29, during a solidarity visit from leaders of Persons With Disabilities (PwDs) from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), led by APC’s national leader for PWDs, Aare Tolu Bankole, Ganduje emphasized that Tinubu is grappling with the consequences of years of neglect, policy inconsistencies, and other erratic decisions made by past administrations in the country. He said; “The President from his extensive policies is taking Nigeria to the next level, but…
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“I spend N1m on electricity and another N1m on diesel monthly – Osun lawmaker, Fadeyi
Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi of Osun Central revealed during an investigative hearing in Abuja on April 29 that he spends one million naira monthly on electricity and diesel. He criticized the move of customers to Band A, stating it lacked justification due to insufficient electricity supply. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved a 340% tariff increase for Band A customers, who will now pay N225 per kilowatt-hour, up from N66. These customers receive 20 hours of electricity daily and represent 15% of Nigeria’s electricity consumers. NERC clarified that the tariff review wouldn’t affect other bands. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu…
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$10 billion is needed yearly for the next ten years to revive the nation’s power sector – Minister of Power, Adelabu
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, issued a caution that the nation would face a complete power outage within the next three months if the suggested increase in electricity tariffs is not put into effect. This warning came during his appearance in Abuja before the Senate Committee on Power for an investigative hearing regarding the recent electricity tariff adjustment by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday, April 29. “The entire sector will be grounded if we don’t increase the tariff. With what we have now in the next three months, the entire country will be in darkness if…
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EFCC: Don’t disgrace former Governors, go there and respond – Ortom tells Yahaya Bello
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has called upon his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello, to emerge from seclusion and address the allegations against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ortom delivered this counsel during a thanksgiving service held at the Redeemed Church in Makurdi on Sunday, April 29, organized by his aides to commemorate his 63rd birthday anniversary. He urged the embattled former governor of Kogi State to step forward and provide a defense for his administration. “I want to use this opportunity to advise my younger brother and friend, Governor Yahaya Bello, not to disgrace…
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Fuel subsidy was removed for Nigeria not to go bankrupt – President Tinubu
During his participation as a panelist at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Bola Tinubu stated that the removal of fuel subsidy was a necessary measure taken to prevent the country from facing bankruptcy. Tinubu expressed his conviction that this decision was made with the people’s best interests in mind. “For Nigeria, we are immensely consistent with belief that the economic collaboration and inclusiveness are necessary to engender stability in the rest of the world. “Concerning the question of the subsidy removal, there is no doubt that it was a necessary action for my country not…
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BREAKING: Obaseki raises Edo workers’ minimum wage to N70,000
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has announced a raise in the minimum wage for workers in the state civil service to N70,000, effective from May 1, 2024. Obaseki made this declaration on Monday during the inauguration of the Labour House, constructed for the organized labour in the state. The building was dedicated to the memory of former governor Adams Oshiomhole. Governor Obaseki stated that his administration is committed to increasing the minimum wage for state workers from N40,000 to N70,000. He further pledged to elevate the monthly salary of employees to over N70,000 should the Federal Government endorse a new…
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Fuel Scarcity to persist for two more weeks -IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has stated that the ongoing fuel scarcity across the nation is expected to persist for an additional two weeks. According to Chinedu Ukadike, the Public Relations Officer of IPMAN, the product is currently unavailable within the country, attributing the challenge to the ongoing maintenance of most refineries in Europe, which complicates sourcing efforts. Ukadike pointed to importation hurdles and the sluggish pace of licence renewals by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) as major factors contributing to the acute shortage in supply. He noted that out of 15,000 marketers,…
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Several persons burnt to death as fuel tanker explodes on East-West road in Rivers state (photos)
At least 100 individuals are feared to have perished in a tragic incident where a tanker carrying petroleum products caught fire along the Eleme section of the East-West road in Rivers State on the night of April 26. Reports indicate that the explosion occurred when the tanker, navigating the deteriorated road, collided with another heavy-duty vehicle, leading to flames and subsequent explosions. The resulting inferno engulfed numerous vehicles on the road, trapping occupants who were unable to escape the rapidly spreading fire. Although many managed to flee their vehicles as the flames intensified, unfortunately, some were not as fortunate. The…
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