Tinubu absent as Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, others sign Peace Accord
The Presidential Candidates of various political parties in Nigeria have converged in Abuja to sign a national Peace Accord ahead of the 2023 election POLITICS NIGERIA recalls that a former Head of State and Chairman, National Peace Committee, Abdulsalami Abubakar, had stated that politicians contesting the 2023 general election had to sign a peace pact. Abdulsalami made this known on last Thursday, September 22, in Minna, Niger State, after a meeting with the committee members. He stated that during electioneering campaigns, politicians and their supporters created incitements which could endanger the country’s peace. He said; “The pattern of public communication among political actors, their publicity agents, spokespersons, and media consultants has amplified the potential for personal attacks, insults, and incitement.” “It has shifted focus away from issue-based campaigns, to consolidating identity politics and the politics of thuggery.” The signing of peace commenced today at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Atiku of the…
Peter Obi promises 100m poor Nigerians – access to free medical care
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, promises 100m poor Nigerians ‘access to free medical care’ Mixed reactions have trailed the promise by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, stating that his administration will prioritise the welfare of the poor Nigerians if elected. Obi said youths would be the proponent of his agenda to transform the economy. “If elected the next president of Nigeria, youths would be the main proponents of my main agenda to transform Nigeria from a consuming nation to a producing nation. The two main components of this agenda are human capital development and finance.” Yellow Page mobile Obi further said health and education are vital to the development of the country, promising to ensure “at least 100 million poor Nigerians have access to free medical care”. “Given the role of health in reinforcing education in the measure of productivity, my leadership will pay serious attention to the health system…
FG to partner private sector to Establish Modular Refinery in Niger Delta
The Ministry of Niger Delta has made public, plans to partner with the private sector for the establishment of a modular refinery in the Niger Delta region. This was made known via a communiqué issued at the end of the 5th meeting of the National Council On Niger Delta (NCND) held at Ibom Icon and Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state from Monday 12th through Thursday 15th September 2022. The Council had, during the meeting, resolved that the ministry and the nine states constituting the Niger Delta region initiate a platform to facilitate the organized private sector to establish a modular refinery using the model of the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining initiative. The Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI) is a comprehensive artisanal and small-scale gold mining development programme, launched in 2019 to foster the formalization and integration of artisanal gold mining activities into Nigeria’s legal, economic, and institutional framework. Recall that Nigeria had produced, for the first time ever,…
Lagos Assembly Aspirant, Kome, Sues INEC, PDP Over Removal Of Name as Party’s Candidate
Lagos Assembly aspirant, Kome, sues INEC, PDP over removal of name as party’s candidate People Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos House of Assembly election for Ikeja 1 Constituency, Dr. John Okoro Kome, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the party and one Abiodun Ezekiel Olufolarinwa, before Justice D.E. Osiagor of a Federal High Court, Lagos for removing his name as the winner of the election and the party’s candidate. In an originating summon filed before the court by his counsel Don Akaegbu, against INEC, PDP, and Olufolarinwa as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants respectively, Kome is challenging INEC and PDP for submitting the name of the 3rd as the winner of the election in which he (Kome) was the actual winner. In an Affidavit in support of the originating Summon, Kome explained that having purchased the party’s nomination form, screened and cleared by the party, he contested in the election with the 3rd defendants as the only two contestants for…
Terrorists Attack Military Checkpoint In Abuja, kill Soldiers In Shootout
Terrorists attack Military checkpoint in Abuja, kill soldiers in shootout An unknown number of soldiers were said to have been killed on Thursday night by Boko Haram terrorists stormed an Army checkpoint around Zuma Rock, the border between FCT and Niger State. Sources said the terrorists arrived Zuma Rock on the axis of Madalla and Suleija along the Abuja-Kaduna highway, at about 8.30p.m., and took the soldiers by surprise, opening fire from different angles. “They were shooting continuously at the checkpoint for more almost one hour, and soldiers at the checkpoint were fighting back. But after a while, the shooting stopped,” a source said. The sources said the terrorists later abandoned their mission of moving into Abuja and retreated towards Kaduna axis. While retreating, the bandits who were said to be in several motorbikes, reportedly attacked some villages and shops in Madalla and carried foodstuff on their motorbikes before bolting. Following the retreat of the terrorists, more troops and equipment from…
Buhari Approves Lekki Deep Seaport For Commercial Operations
Buhari approves Lekki Deep Seaport for commercial operations FG hands over 57 oil fields to Matrix, Ardova, others President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the designation of Lekki Deep Seaport as a Customs Port and Approved Wharf. This is contained in the official Twitter handle of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday. It stated that the Managing Director, Mr Mohammed Bello-Kokoin, in a letter through the Ministry of Transportation, secured the approval for the port to be gazetted in line with extant laws. With the approval and level of preparedness, the port is set for berthing commercial vessels before year-end.
Portable – Apologises After His Disqualification From Headies, Urges Fans to vote
Portable apologises after his disqualification from Headies, urges fans to vote Nigerian music star, singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has apologized to the organizers of Headies Awards following his reckless comment on death threat. His apology comes days after he was disqualified from participating in the awards. Portable posted in a video, stated, “Headies, make una no vex.” The Zazu crooner encouraged fans to vote, saying, “Okay, keep voting, keep voting. Headies Awards. Recall that Portable was earlier disqualified from the 15th edition of Headies Awards scheduled to hold this year. The organizers had stated that the singer was the founder of ‘One million Boys’, a suspected cult group in Lagos. Headies organizers stated, “The decision to disqualify Mr Okikiola is accentuated by a series of misdemeanors by Mr Okikiola via his social media platforms. “We shall not condone reckless and uncouth statements from artists and hereby disassociate ourselves from any individual linked to such assembly or activities linked to him…
Legahci – Pom-Pom ft. Vinteex
Legahci, a great afrobeat Singer comes with a new vibes titled “Pom-Pom” with a collaboration with Vinteex. it’s a great song with a lovely & emotional vibes. it speaks about no fake love & trust. Download ‘Download, share and enjoy’ #Afrobeat#Vibes#vinteex-republic
Nigerian students storm Kano Emir’s palace to protest ASUU strike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday stormed the palace of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, to protest against the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU last week began a four-week strike to compel the Nigerian government to accede to its requests for more spendings on public universities. ASUU had, following a marathon meeting at the University of Lagos, (UNILAG) Akoka, declared the warning strike, starting from Monday, February 14, to protest the government’s failure to implement its agreement with the union. At the emir’s palace, NANS threatened to shut down Nigerian airports and major highways if the Federal Government and ASUU do not resolve their dispute and allow students return to their classes. Premium Times Nigeria BUA Group Ad ADVERTISEMENT Members of NANS at Kano Emir’s palace on Monday (Photo credit Premium Times) Members of NANS at Kano Emir’s palace on Monday (Photo credit Premium Times) Nigerian students storm Kano Emir’s palace to…
Teni – It Could Have Been A Different Story
Nigerian artist, Teniola Apata, also known as Teni, has broken silence over a gunshot scare that disrupted her performance in Rivers state. Reacting to the incident, the singer took to her Instagram story on Monday to state that it could’ve been a different story. She wrote, “It could have been a different story entirely but I’m grateful to God”. “Myself and entire team are safe and back home now. Thanks for the calls and messages.”
Happy new year
Happy new year. Here are some wishes we have for you. •May the New Year 2022 bring you more happiness, success, love, and blessings. •praying that you have a truly remarkable and blissful year ahead! Happy new year to you and your family. •May all sorrows get locked, and you get showered with the best of the best blessings
Christmas Eve
Do you know that today is 24th of December? Christmas Eve is celebrated world wide,the day before Christian holiday of Christmas. Biblically, it is this day that joseph and Mary’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem before Mary gave birth to the baby Jesus on the 25th.
Vinteex – Malowa feat. Cuzzy
“Malowa” still trending, a fire track from vinteex, which has a unique vibes and great feel. Download mp3 Download
Legahci – Sofucate
‘Sofucate’ by legahci, still trending. Download, share & enjoy #Afrobeat #vibes #Dance #party Download
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