38 h. ago Klinsmann scores Governor Soludo low, mocks APGA’s consensus candidate appeal

…urges Anambra electorate to reject “failed leadership”   Ike Chinedu Klinsmann, a prominent political figure and advocate for public accountability from Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, has issued a critical evaluation of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration. He describes the governor’s three-year tenure as marked by unfulfilled promises and misplaced priorities. This assessment comes […] The post Klinsmann scores Governor Soludo low, mocks APGA’s consensus candidate appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago A’Ibom community petitions police over alleged arrests, demands ptobe

Stakeholders of Ifa Ikot Akpan Etoi village in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, urging him to investigate the arrest and detention of residents by officers on trump-up allegations. In the petition, which was written through their lawyer, Ubong Peters Esq, a copy of Read More

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6 d. ago Arrest, detention of Bauchi AG politically motivated — Group

Tribune Online Arrest, detention of Bauchi AG politically motivated — Group The group stated that Bala Mohammed is the target of the EFCC for being the strongest voice of Nigeria's masses amidst the bad governance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Arrest, detention of Bauchi AG politically motivated — Group Tribune Online

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1 week ago N70bn fraud: Bauchi criticises EFCC, alleges political witch

The Bauchi State Government, on Thursday, described the arrest of its accountant general, Sirajo Jaja, for alleged N70bn fraud as a political witch-hunt and sensationalism by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a statement on Thursday, Governor Bala Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, said the state’s anti-graft agency was already Read More

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1 week ago Arrest, detention of Accountant General politically motivated — Bauchi govt

Tribune Online Arrest, detention of Accountant General politically motivated — Bauchi govt Bauchi State Government has described the recent arrest of its Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja as nothing but a politically motivated attempt to malign it and shut opposition voice. Arrest, detention of Accountant General politically motivated — Bauchi govt Tribune Online

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2 w. ago IBB’s memoir is an attempt to control public memory— Analysts

Tribune Online IBB’s memoir is an attempt to control public memory— Analysts The release of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s memoir, A Journey in Service: An Autobiography, has continued to spark intense debate over the former military ruler’s motivations for publishing the book. At The Toyin Falola Interviews, a virtual intellectual forum held on Sunday, scholars, journalists, and political analysts scrutinized whether Babangida’s account was an honest reflection […] IBB’s memoir is an attempt to control public memory— Analysts Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers: Retired judges, others fault Supreme Court’s judgment

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja An Independent Judicial Accountability Panel (IJAP), has warned politicians to avoid undue influence on the nation’s judiciary while faulting the Supreme Court over its judgment on the political crisis in Rivers State. The 11-member group whose membership comprises three retired justices further tasked judicial officers to be mindful of their oath […] The post Rivers: Retired judges, others fault Supreme Court’s judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Judicial panel warns politicians against undue influence on judiciary

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja An Independent Judicial Accountability Panel (IJAP) has warned politicians to avoid undue influence on the nation’s judiciary while faulting the Supreme Court over its judgment on the political crisis in Rivers State. The 11-member group, whose membership comprises three retired justices, further tasked judicial officers to be mindful of their oath […] The post Judicial panel warns politicians against undue influence on judiciary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ebonyi caucus asks House of Reps to strike out resolution against Nwifuru

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Ebonyi Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the House to strike out a resolution by the House Committee on Public Petitions against Governor Francis Nwifuru regarding the arrest and detention of Ohanaeze Youth Leader, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. Igboayaka was arrested in Imo State by the police and […] The post Ebonyi caucus asks House of Reps to strike out resolution against Nwifuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Onyia: Brilliant administrator, accountant, respected political leader –Tinubu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has described former minister of state for Foreign Affairs, Dubem Onyia, as a brilliant administrator, accountant, respected political leader in his condolences to the family, friends and associates of the late Onyia who passed away on Monday at 73. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information […] The post Onyia: Brilliant administrator, accountant, respected political leader –Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UPDATED: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon released from detention – AFP

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday after a court voided his arrest on procedural grounds — but he remains under investigation over his declaration of martial law. The suspended president, who was detained in a dawn raid in January on insurrection charges over his December 3 attempt to Read More

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3 w. ago Yahaya Bello not linked to account withdrawals — court witness

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed by the read more Yahaya Bello not linked to account withdrawals — court witness

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4 w. ago Tinubu leaving no stone unturned to reposition Nigeria’s economy — Senator Plang

Tribune Online Tinubu leaving no stone unturned to reposition Nigeria’s economy — Senator Plang "When it comes to governance, President Tinubu is not a novice; he has experiences that cut across many disciplines and political careers. He was an accountant, a sound federal lawmaker, and a one-time governor of Lagos State," he said. Tinubu leaving no stone unturned to reposition Nigeria’s economy — Senator Plang Tribune Online

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last month Tribute to Col. Dangiwa Umar and all unsung heroes of democracy

The following opinion was originally published in The Sun Newspapers on March 28 and 29 2004 by Col Dangiwa Umar and titled ‘My Arrest, Detention and Retirement’. Col Umar’s retirement from the military was rather sudden. Many who followed the event wondered why without finding any useful answer. If there was a fine officer whom […] The post Tribute to Col. Dangiwa Umar and all unsung heroes of democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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