Author: Xpariso Media
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero on Friday said that he was arrested in Owerri by the Nigerian Police Force, but was handed over to waiting thugs that got him mercilessly beaten. According to him, the thugs who were about seven in number dragged him on the floor like a common criminal. Briefing journalists in Abuja, he stated that the NLC wrote to all the security agencies before they went to the state for the protest on November. He noted that workers who arrived at the venue of the protest on that day around 7 am…
A huge congratulations to His Excellency, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah,his team and Ndi Enugu as a whole on the well deserved victory at the court of Appeal, Lagos today. I once more implore any unsatisfied opponent, to kindly embrace peace and join the government in moving Enugu state forward. We are so tied together that we cannot waste more scarce resources on unnecessarily bitter litigations. The development and growth of Enugu should be the primary responsibility of all of us and we affirm that His Excellency, Peter Mbah and his team have started very strong. Enugu’s tomorrow have since started in…
The court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has declared Dr. Peter Mbah as the winner of the March 18th, Enugu State Governorship election. This is coming after the Tribunal had upheld the election of Mbah as the duly elected Governor of Enugu State. Dissatisfied with the outcome of the Tribunal, Mr Chijioke Edeoga of Labour party proceeded to Appeal court. On the ruling of the Appeal court, the case was dismissed as lacking in merit.
At least 14 persons mostly children have been killed and 19 others wounded after bandits invaded Maulud Celebration Ground in Rugar Kusa Community, Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. During the attack, which appears to be a reprisal and lasted for over an hour, the hoodlums abducted at least 20 residents to an unknown destination. Residents said that the bandits who were coming from the southern part of the celebration venue upon their arrival on Sunday night, started shooting sporadically with sophisticated weapons to scare the residents. Six of those killed were from the Rugar Kusa Community, two from…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Monday in Abuja refused to produce former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The release order made on November 2 was said by to have been ignored by some alleged confusions in the interpretation of the court order. But Justice Olukayode Adegbola Adeniyi who was taken aback by the claim of the EFCC rejected the claim and reaffirmed his order that Emefiele be either released on bail or be produced in Court on Wednesday November 8 for the purpose…
President Tinubu expressed on Monday that the privatization of Nigeria’s power sector has not fulfilled its intended goals. He noted that even though the sector was privatized a decade ago, the national grid currently serves only around 15% of the country’s electricity demand. Tinubu conveyed these remarks during a roundtable discussion involving market participants and stakeholders in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry. He called for the recapitalization of power distribution companies. Represented by Sodiq Wanka, the Special Adviser, Energy and Infrastructure in the Office of the Vice President, the President stated, “Ten years after the privatization, it is evident that…
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, and his committee members conducted an extensive session yesterday, engaging in rigorous discussions with Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola, the Acting Comptroller General of Immigration, and her team. The focus of the hearing was to delve into the challenges confronting the agency and explore potential solutions. The Acting Comptroller General of Immigration highlighted various challenges facing the agency. These challenges hinder the smooth operation and efficiency of their duties. Among the issues discussed were illegal immigration into the country, delays in passport delivery, both domestically and overseas, and the inadequate remuneration…
A group identified as the coalition of concerned Rivers State Indigenes have written an open letter to Governor Fubara, calling for the demolition of the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike family house as it is situated against the master plan of the state. Read: Dear Gov Sim Fubara (@SimFubaraKSC ) I will like to bring your attention to the public outcry that Mr Nyesom Wike’s house , His family house are not situated within the ambit of the master plan of Rivers state and WE the citizen of River state are urging Y.E to please bring down those buildings that…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday warned government officials and family members against attending the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting without invitation. Tinubu issued the warning before the commencement of FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “Last week, I noticed people sneaking in and out of this council. People had access to this place when they should not. That is not acceptable. “I will announce to you here, people who are supposed to be here. “Hadiza Usman, Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Principal Private Secretary and Damilotun Aderemi, Private Secretary.…
The political romance between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State may be hitting the rock barely 100days of his mounting the saddle. Xparisomedia gathered that signatures of the State House Of Assembly members are being collected to enable the impeachment of the governor. Meanwhile, some members are demanding for lump sums to stop the impeachment. The Governor has asked his Chief of staff to go for an early shower Though no reason has been given for the impeachment moves, sources say it may not be unconnected with the Minister…
