2 h. ago Netizens Blast Akwa Ibom Lawmaker For Comparing Coalition’s ADC To 2006 Plane Crash

A federal lawmaker, Clement Jimbo, has sparked outrage after using the memory of a deadly 2006 ADC plane crash to dissuade Nigerians from supporting the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party recently adopted by an opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The ADC Airline Flight 053, a Boeing 737-200, […]

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8 d. ago PDP Loses Assembly Majority As 24 Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Join APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost its majority status in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly with 24 out of its 26 members moved to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. LEADERSHIP confirms that two PDP lawmakers including Hon. Uduak Ekpo-Ufot representing Etinan and Hon. Sunday Johnny, Onna State Constituencies remained in […]

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8 d. ago IMF explains how it finances itself, why it matters for global economy

Tribune Online IMF explains how it finances itself, why it matters for global economy The International Monetary Fund (IMF), widely known for supporting crisis-hit countries, has outlined how it finances its operations—revealing a unique financial structure that plays a vital role in maintaining global economic stability. In a recent explanation by Julie Kozack and Bernard Lauwers, available on its Blog, the IMF emphasized that while it’s best known for […] IMF explains how it finances itself, why it matters for global economy Tribune Online

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9 d. ago 24 Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Dump PDP For APC Over Internal Crisis

Twenty-four out of 26 members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing division in PDP’s national leadership. Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, announced the mass defection during Tuesday’s plenary, confirming that the lawmakers had submitted formal […] The post 24 Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Dump PDP For APC Over Internal Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago More Defection Hits Opposition Camp As Two Reps Members Dump LP, PDP, For APC

Two members of the House of Representatives dumped opposition parties for the ruling All Progressives Congress. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Peter Akpanke, of Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwara Federal Constituency in Cross River State, left the Peoples Democratic Party, for APC. Meanwhile, Paul Nnamchi from Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency in Enugu State, dumped Labour Party for the ruling party, […] The post More Defection Hits Opposition Camp As Two Reps Members Dump LP, PDP, For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Midterm Scorecard: I’ve Attracted N1.7bn Constituency Projects – Akwa Ibom Rep

The member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Ime Okon, has reeled out his scorecard and given himself a pass mark with constituency projects in roads, education, water, solar energy and human capital development worth over N1.7 billion spent so far. The Akwa Ibom federal lawmaker stated this while […]

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2 w. ago Yahoo boys now venturing into banditry, kidnapping – EFCC boss

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede said Nigeria is in a “crisis situation” with the menace of internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo, in the country. Olukoyede stated this in a video interview shared on the commission’s Facebook page on Monday. According to him, Nigerians are […] The post Yahoo boys now venturing into banditry, kidnapping – EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Soludo approves N15m for mass burial of 43 victims of Anambra communal crisis

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has approved fifteen million naira for the Ogwuaniocha community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state to support the mass burial of forty-three indigenes who lost their lives during the internal crisis that rocked the community in November 2021. Presenting the cheque on behalf […] The post Soludo approves N15m for mass burial of 43 victims of Anambra communal crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Federal lawmaker receives PDP defectors, warns against fighting for positions in APC

From Isaac Job, Uyo The member representing Abak, Etim Ekpo, Ika Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Clement Jimbo, has advised PDP defectors not to be overambitious by fighting for positions instead of showing humility and working for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Abak Urban Ward 1, […] The post Akwa Ibom: Federal lawmaker receives PDP defectors, warns against fighting for positions in APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Put Your Houses In Order, Tinubu Not Responsible For Your Disunity — Akpabio Tells Opposition Parties

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has mocked opposition parties over internal crisis facing them, saying that they won’t get their houses together if they keep criticizing everything about President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Akwa Ibom led this out on Friday, at the commissioning of the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway in Abuja. Akpabio […] The post Put Your Houses In Order, Tinubu Not Responsible For Your Disunity — Akpabio Tells Opposition Parties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Labour Party crisis instigated and sustained by Tinubu administration – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has alleged that the internal crisis read more Labour Party crisis instigated and sustained by Tinubu administration – Peter Obi

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3 w. ago External, internal forces escalating crisis in Kano won’t succeed — Emir Sanusi

Tribune Online External, internal forces escalating crisis in Kano won’t succeed — Emir Sanusi “We are aware of what happened during the last Sallah festival when hoodlums attacked my entourage on my way back from Eid" External, internal forces escalating crisis in Kano won’t succeed — Emir Sanusi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago My Values, Principles Don’t Match With APC — Akwa Ibom Commissioner Resigns From Gov Eno’s Cabinet

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for special duties and Ibom deep seaport, Ini Ememobong has resigned from Governor Umu Eno’s cabinet. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Governo Eno, defected from Peoples Democratic Party, to the All Progressives Congress, following weeks of concerns over internal crisis facing PDP. The Governor made the switch official on Friday after nearly […] The post My Values, Principles Don’t Match With APC — Akwa Ibom Commissioner Resigns From Gov Eno’s Cabinet appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Aide Dismisses Gov Adeleke’s Alleged Plan To Dump PDP For APC

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke remains a bonafide member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and not planning to dump the party for any other political party. Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed who stated this on Wednesday, also faulted media speculations on purported imminent defection of the governor to the All Progressives Congress […]

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