Year: 2018

A civil society group, the New Nigeria Initiative (NNI) has said Nigeria is still suffering from the rot of the 16 years misrule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying Nigerians must ensure that the party doesn’t return to power in 2019. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, NNI national convener/president,  Dr. Idoko Ainoko said unfortunately, both the current PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo played a huge part in the 16 years of the PDP rule. “By the time the party-PDP was done after spending…

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A human rights group, Coalition for Truth and Justice has commended the gallantry of troops of the Nigerian Army battling the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast, saying the terrorists are on their way to irrelevance. The group in a statement by its national coordinator, Barrister Charles Timothy said the army has continued to rout the terrorists albeit with the occasional sacrifice to the fatherland. He therefore charged the troops to ensure that the winning spirit does not depart from them, stressing that for the sake of the innocent population…

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The Policing Nigeria Awareness Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation has hailed the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr. Mustapha Maihaja for his proactive intervention on disasters in the country. PNAI gave the verdict after a recent tour of selected states that were affected by heavy flooding in the country . Presenting the report of the tour on behalf of the organsation on Thursday, HRH Amb. Egbe Akparakwu Adun, Team Leader / National Coordinator specifically hailed the NEMA DG for a high sense of transparency and accountability in…

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said it is shocked to hear about some of the findings and conclusions presented by the House of Representatives committee on Emergency and Preparedness Response The agency in a statement by its spokesman, Sani Datti said it is therefore, important to clear the air on some of the allegations raised by the Committee because they did not reflect the facts and documents placed before it by NEMA. It would be recalled that the House of Representatives committee on Emergency and Preparedness Response had…

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…reacts to SIP fund for Buhari* A civil society group has labelled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a “wicked version of witchcraft” suffering from “masses rejection syndrome” for questioning President Muhammadu Buhari’s much-loved Social Intervention Programme (SIP). The group known as Good Governance Initiative is renowned for its unbiased and uncompromising stance on national issues. The leading opposition party had tackled the president, claiming the SIP funds was specifically being used for the 2019 general elections. The PDP also alleged that Mr Buhari’s primary purpose was to induce the…

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A Coalition of about 100 Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria has claimed that it has uncovered dubious plots by the Peoples Democratic Party to win the 2019 elections using frivolous and fictitious allegations the Buhari administration. The group claimed a plot that has been hatched by the PDP to manufacture falsehood and distort facts in its campaign for the 2019 presidential and other elections using some key government agencies and parastatals under the supervision of President Muhammadu Buhari . According to the coalition, under the aegis of Save Nigeria Network,…

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The former Minister of Environment, Chief John Odey, finally goes home on Wednesday, for eternal rest in his hometown, Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State amid tears and testimonies. Odey’s remain was taken home via a long convoy from Enugu Airport by road to his hometown in Okpoma for interment. The body arrived at about 5pm, and was taken to the Christ the King Catholic Church in Okpoma for Mass in his honour. People present include his wife and children, family members, top leadership and members of…

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The New Initiative for Credible Leadership, NICL, has described the decision of the organized labour to suspend its planned nationwide strike as laudable. Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and other trade union bodies had planned to embark on a nationwide industrial action over their demand for the increment in minimum wage. The strike was, however, put on hold following the intervention of the federal government. Speaking on the development at a press briefing on Tuesday, Rev Steven Onwu, Executive Director NICL, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his unwavering…

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