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The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, as the Senator Samuel Anyanwu–led National Working Committee (NWC) announced the counter-suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, citing alleged incompetence, misappropriation of party funds, and pursuit of personal interests. Also suspended are the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and the Deputy National … Continue reading “Anyanwu-Led PDP NWC Announces Counter-Suspension Of Damagum, Other”
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced significant financial interventions and workforce reforms to address the long-standing concerns of medical professionals, particularly members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that President Bola … Continue reading “FG Releases ₦11.9bn For Doctors’ Welfare, Begins Health Worker Recruitment”
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s 98-percent election victory is a “mockery of the democratic process”, a spokesman for the main opposition party Chadema told AFP on Saturday. “We are calling for the intervention by a credible body to oversee another fresh election,” said John Kitoka. “That is a slap on the people’s face, and … Continue reading “Tanzania Results ‘Mockery Of Democracy’— Opposition”
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (NWC) has suspended the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade; National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; Deputy Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha; and National Organizing Secretary, Umaru Bature for one month. The suspension comes on the heels of the judgement of the Federal High Court On Friday, which stopped … Continue reading “PDP NWC Suspends Legal Adviser, Anyanwu, Others”
Sheltering from the pitiless sun under large blue umbrellas, several dozen young Nigerian women sporting colourful dresses paraded to the rhythm of drums in a mass wedding on Friday — an annual rite held in western Nigeria. This tradition of the mass Awon marriage, organised in the small town of Shao in Kwara State … Continue reading “[PHOTOS] Traditional Mass Wedding Held In Nigeria To Ensure Prosperity”
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday he will “protect” teenage star Lamine Yamal after recent criticism. The 18-year-old winger struggled in the Clasico last weekend as champions Barca fell to a defeat that left them five points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Yamal was also in the spotlight for comments before the game … Continue reading “Flick Vows To ‘Protect’ Barca Teen Star Yamal”
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of Ebonyi State Police Command have foiled a kidnap attempt on the mother of a prominent individual in Isata Community, Isu, in Onicha Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, and obtained by Channels Television on Saturday, Ukandu stated that … Continue reading “Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralise Criminal Gang In Ebonyi”
The Federal Government has said that Nigeria will continue to protect its citizens, irrespective of their religious affiliation. The clarification comes after United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over reported killings of Christians. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, … Continue reading “Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump”
Thousands of civilians are feared trapped and in imminent danger in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher after its fall to paramilitaries, Doctors Without Borders said Saturday, as Germany’s top diplomat described the situation there as “apocalyptic”. At war with the regular army since April 2023, the Rapid Support Forces seized El-Fasher on Sunday, pushing … Continue reading “Thousands Feared ‘In Grave Danger’ In Sudan’s El-Fasher After Fall To RSF”
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has cautioned individuals or groups against parading themselves as leaders of the party in the state. The factional chairman, Abdulrazak Abubakar, issued the warning during a press conference held on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi. Abubakar stated that it had come to the faction’s … Continue reading “Kebbi ADC Faction Cautions Suspended Members Against Parading As Exco”