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Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army (NA) have neutralized two gun men and arrested four other members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce gun battle along Orlu – Orsu Road on 25 April 2022. In a statement by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the director, Army Public Relations, weapons were recovered from the criminals. “The troops, while on routine patrol made contact with elements of IPOB/ESN around the general area of Aluminium Company and All Saints Church. On sighting the patrol team, the criminal elements opened fire and…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has formally withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race, noting that he would rather focus on seeking reelection to the Senate. Kalu also expressed his disdain at the decision of APC candidates from the South West and South South to contest the presidential election. The former Abia governor lamented that a South Easterner cannot win the presidential election primary without the support of the whole of the South. The Chief Whip of the 9th Senate said that since other Southerners were running for President in 2023, the northern candidates have every right to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.…

Liverpool kept pace with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League as two second-half goals gave them a victory that deepens Merseyside rivals Everton’s relegation worries. Andrew Robertson’s header broke the visitors’ resistance and Divock Origi’s finish sealed the crucial points. It means the Reds stay a point behind league-leaders Manchester City. Everton’s loss, coupled with Burnley’s win over Wolves on Sunday, means they drop into the bottom three. Frank Lampard’s side are two points behind the Clarets and have a game in hand but face a big challenge to maintain their top-flight status, with games against Chelsea…

The Lagos State Government has shut down Chrisland Schools following a rape allegation leveled against the school. The action of the state government comes after a parent revealed that her daughter was raped during a sporting event in Duabi. “The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the alleged sexual violence case involving students of Chrisland Schools which occurred in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “It is pertinent to note that all allegations are being investigated by the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including Ministry of Education, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Youth and Social Development,…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been voted the best presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a poll. The poll conducted by StatiSense, a data consulting firm with expertise in providing data services such as Analytics, Research, Reporting, Measurement & Evaluation, showed that the incumbent Vice President was the popular choice. The poll which had a total of 1,873 voters, consisted of four APC candidates who have so far declared interest in the presidency. Alongside Osinbajo were, national leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu, serving Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and the Vice President…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has called the maiden post-National Convention meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to be held on Wednesday, 20th April, 2022. The emergency NEC meeting which will take place at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja will commence at 10am. “Pursuant to Article 25.2.ii of the Constitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the National Working Committee (NWC) hereby invites members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great Party to a meeting to consider the Party’s Timetable/Schedule of Activities for Primaries for the nomination of candidates …

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has cautioned Multichoice Nigeria not to dare Nigeria by going ahead to hike the tariff on its products while the matter is being investigated. He gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating a seven-member Ad hoc Committee of the Senate headed by the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, investigate circumstances around the proposed hike. Lawan urged the Pay-TV to stay action by not increasing the tariff. “No increase. And that is to say don’t dare our country. No increase in tariffs,” Lawan cautioned MultiChoice. He cautioned that no foreign operators in the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the brutal terrorist attacks in Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau, describing the killings as heinous. In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Tuesday in Abuja, the president said the perpetrators should not be allowed to escape justice. “They should not be spared or forgiven,” he further directed. He ordered law enforcement agencies to work strenuously with the government of the state, to bring the situation under control and take steps to bring the culprits to justice quickly. Buhari seeks senate approval for fuel subsidy raise to N4trn Buhari expressed…

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the renegotiation of the conditions of service of all workers in public universities across the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige said this when he received members of the government side of the 2009 Federal Government/University based unions agreement re-negotiation committee led by its Chairman, Prof. Nimi Briggs, on Monday in Abuja. Ngige said this in a statement signed by Patience Onuobia, the Acting Head, Press and Public Relations, in the ministry. The minister was speaking against the backdrop of the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Academic…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday evening meet with the All Progressives Congress (APC) senate caucus. The senate caucus members will meet the Vice President at his residence at 7pm to break fast and he continues consultations. Chronicle NG reported yesterday that Prof. Osinbajo officially declared to succeed his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Vice President’s declaration has since sparked celebration across the country and mixed reaction on social media. Speaking during his declaration, Osinbajo said, “If by the grace of God and the will of the people, I am given the opportunity, then I believe that first,…