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OTHERS

Today's Headline: G-5 In Closed-Door Meeting With Tinubu; Tinubu Told Me Akpabio Is His Choice - Ndume

PDP G-5 in closed-door meeting with Tinubu Photo Credit: Vanguard News Four former governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde are currently meeting behind closed doors with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former governors and the Oyo State governor that were tagged G-5 governors arrived the State House about 4:21 pm and proceeded straight to the President office.

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Today's Headline: G-5 In Closed-Door Meeting With Tinubu; Tinubu Told Me Akpabio Is His Choice - Ndume

JUSTICE

Today's Headlines: Don’t Join Planned Strike – Metuh To Southeast NLC; Tinubu Is Working On Palliatives - APC USA

Don’t Join Planned Strike–Metuh To S/East NLC Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspaper Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has urged the South-East Chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to not participate in the proposed nationwide strike slated for Wednesday.

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Today's Headlines: Don’t Join Planned Strike – Metuh To Southeast NLC; Tinubu Is Working On Palliatives - APC USA

POLITICS

Enugu governor meets President Tinubu, appeals for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

According to Lindaikejisblog. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State held a meeting with President Tinubu on June 8th, during which he appealed for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Following their private discussion, Governor Mbah spoke to statehouse correspondents and revealed that the possible release of Nnamdi Kanu was among the topics they discussed.

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Enugu governor meets President Tinubu, appeals for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

POLITICS

Enugu State Governor, Mbah Meets President Tinubu, Demands Nnamdi Kanu's Release.

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, who recently met with the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recently revealed what he discussed with the President. According to a recent publication made by Sahara Reporters, it was revealed that Peter Mbah, talked about the release of Nnamdi Kanu who happens to be the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB.

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Enugu State Governor, Mbah Meets President Tinubu, Demands Nnamdi Kanu's Release.

TRAVEL

The Nigerian State with a Name Signifying Top of the Hill

Nigeria, a Federal Republic comprised of 36 states, is known for its rich cultural diversity and unique state names. One particular state stands out with a name that holds a captivating meaning. Let's explore this state and uncover its significance. Enugu State Enugu State, situated in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, has a rich history and has produced notable individuals over the years.

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The Nigerian State with a Name Signifying Top of the Hill

JUSTICE

Today's Headlines: Don’t Join Planned Strike – Metuh Urges Southeast NLC; Tinubu Is Working On Palliatives- APC USA

Avoid Participating in the South/East NLC Strike-Metuh Photo Source: The Vanguard The South-East Chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have been advised by Olisa Metuh, a former national publicity secretary for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), not to take part in the proposed statewide strike scheduled for Wednesday.

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Today's Headlines: Don’t Join Planned Strike – Metuh Urges Southeast NLC; Tinubu Is Working On Palliatives- APC USA

POLITICS

Residents Of Enugu State Reportedly Defy Governor’s Directive, Continue To Observe Sit-At-Home

For many months now, the South East region has been held hostage by a Sit-At-Home order given by a proscribed group in the region. Every Mondays, residents in the region sit in their homes as they fear attacks from gunmen who randomly go about enforcing the order.

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Residents Of Enugu State Reportedly Defy Governor’s Directive, Continue To Observe Sit-At-Home

POLITICS

Enugu Governor, Mbah Bans Sit At Home Order

Channels Television reports that Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has outlawed the sit-at-home order while pleading with President Bola Tinubu to free Kanu, the leader of a secessionist group in Nigeria. At the Government House in Enugu State, Mbah informed journalists about the outcomes of his first security council meeting with the leaders of all the security agencies.

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Enugu Governor, Mbah Bans Sit At Home Order

POLITICS

Enugu Residents Defy Governor’s Directive, Continue Observing Sit-At-Home

Residents of Enugu State have defied the state government’s directives on the Monday compulsory sit-at-home order issued by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as roads, schools, banks, markets and other public places were completely deserted. Channels TV report that, The state governor, Peter Mbah had on June 1 declared “no more sit-at-home in Enugu,” effective Monday, June 5, asking individuals and corporate organisations to ensure full-scale business activities in the state.

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Enugu Residents Defy Governor’s Directive, Continue Observing Sit-At-Home

POLITICS

Enugu Residents Defy Governor’s Directive, Continue Observing Sit-At-Home

Channels Television reports that the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) issued a mandatory sit-at-home order on Monday, but residents of Enugu State disobeyed the order, as seen by the desolate streets, schools, banks, shops, and other public areas. "No more sit-at-home in Enugu," according to the state's governor, Peter Mbah, was declared on June 1 and will take effect on Monday, June 5.

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Enugu Residents Defy Governor’s Directive, Continue Observing Sit-At-Home

EDUCATION

Sit At Home: Schools, Markets, Transport Outlets That Fail To Open On Mondays Will Be Shut Down-Mbah

The newly inaugurated Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has warned that any school, market and transport outlets that fail to open for business and academic activities on Mondays will be shut down by the state government. The Enugu State Governor made this disclosure in a public service announcement which was made available to journalists on Saturday night, Sahara Reporters reported.

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Sit At Home: Schools, Markets, Transport Outlets That Fail To Open On Mondays Will Be Shut Down-Mbah

POLITICS

Enugu Governor Bans Sit-at-Home Order, Calls for Release of Nnamdi Kanu

According to reports, the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has announced a ban on the sit-at-home order in the state, effective Monday, June 6, 2023. The order had been declared in the South-East region as a means to pressure for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).

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Enugu Governor Bans Sit-at-Home Order, Calls for Release of Nnamdi Kanu

RELIGION

Sit-At-Home: Bishops Onah, Chukwuma, Town Unions Back Mba

Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, and Anglican Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, have expressed their support for the Government of Enugu State's efforts to end the sit-at-home order in the state, starting from Monday, June 5.

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Sit-At-Home: Bishops Onah, Chukwuma, Town Unions Back Mba

POLITICS

Igbos Should Stop Playing Bad Politics, APC Built The Second Niger Bridge For Us—Chris Ngige

Senator Chris Ngige, Nigeria's Minister of Labour and Employment, stated on Tuesday that President Muhammadu Buhari has fulfilled all of his campaign pledges to the South-East region, despite heavy opposition from the Igbo people. While refering to the opening of the Second Niger Bridge and the development of several infrastructure by Buhari's administration, Ngige stated that individuals in the South-East need to learn how to play politics better and not assume that people will just support one party

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Igbos Should Stop Playing Bad Politics, APC Built The Second Niger Bridge For Us—Chris Ngige

POLITICS

Buhari's Last Week in Office: He Was Nice to South-East -Ohanaeze Chieftain, Ozobu

As the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration reaches its final week, a chieftain of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prince Richard Ozobu, has come out to tackle allegations of bias against the South-East region which trailed the administration for the past eight years. Speaking in an interview with a national daily, Vanguard, the Ohanaeze leader said contrary to claims by some, Buhari was nice to the South-East.

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Buhari's Last Week in Office: He Was Nice to South-East -Ohanaeze Chieftain, Ozobu

POLITICS

Second Niger: Buhari lifted South-East despite region’s bad politics – Chris Ngige

Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his remarkable impact on the South-East region, despite the region's history of what he referred to as "misguided political strategies." Ngige delivered these statements during the inauguration ceremony of the Federal Secretariat in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, on Tuesday.

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Second Niger: Buhari lifted South-East despite region’s bad politics – Chris Ngige

POLITICS

Igbo should stop playing bad politics – Ngige

Awka, Anambra State - In a surprising statement, Senator Chris Ngige, the Minister for Labour and Employment, acknowledged the contributions of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration in developing the South-East region of Nigeria, despite the region's political opposition. Speaking at the inauguration of the Federal Secretariat in Awka, Ngige emphasized the need for diversification in political affiliations to foster healthy democratic engagement.

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Igbo should stop playing bad politics – Ngige

POLITICS

If Some People Are Not in the Same Party With You, Don't Call Them Saboteurs - Chris Ngige

In a surprising statement, the Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has urged Nigerians to avoid labeling those who do not belong to their political party as saboteurs. Ngige made this remark during the inauguration ceremony of the Federal Secretariat in Awka, Anambra State on Tuesday.

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If Some People Are Not in the Same Party With You, Don't Call Them Saboteurs - Chris Ngige

POLITICS

APC Government Brought Infrastructure to the South East - Chris Ngige

In a surprising admission during the inauguration of the Federal Secretariat in Awka, the Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, acknowledged the efforts of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in bringing significant infrastructure to the South-East region of Nigeria. Despite the region's historical opposition to the ruling party, Ngige credited President Muhammadu Buhari for spearheading the development projects.

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APC Government Brought Infrastructure to the South East - Chris Ngige

POLITICS

We Played Bad Politics in 2015 and in 2019 - Chris Ngige

Awka, Anambra State - In a surprising statement, the Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, acknowledged that the South-East region had played a detrimental role in the political landscape of Nigeria in recent years. Speaking at the inauguration of the Federal Secretariat in Awka, Ngige credited President Muhammadu Buhari for uplifting the region despite its ill-advised political moves.

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We Played Bad Politics in 2015 and in 2019 - Chris Ngige