The recent declaration of war on beggars in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, by the minister, Nyesom Wike, is drawing mixed reactions. DAILY POST reports that the minister spoke during the official commencement of the access road construction from Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by N16 to Judges Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja, stating that the move was necessary over concerns that Abuja was turning into a beggars’ city. “Let me say clearly now, we have declared war on beggars because Abuja is returning to beggar’s city. “If you know you have a sister, you have a brother who is a beggar…
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. There was outrage on Friday after minors detained for three months over their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest collapsed during their arraignment in court. At the end of the sitting, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to the 76 defendants, of which 26 were between 14 and 17 years of age. Most of the suspects looked unkempt and malnourished. 2. Less than 11 days to the handing over to the Governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, by the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, the Economic and Financial Crimes…
A popular Nigerian lawyer, Malcolm Imirhobo, has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill. The lawyer made his stance known in a statement on Friday night through his official X account. His statement comes amid the lingering back and front regarding the recent Tax Reform Bill sent to the National Assembly. DAILY POST reports that the National Economic Council, consisting of governors, had asked Tinubu to withdraw the bill while it called for further consultations. This comes as Northern governors rejected the bill. However, Tinubu’s government rejected the NEC’s advice and ignored the Northern governors stance on the bill.…
An erstwhile presidential spokesman, Doyin Okupe, has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil marketers not to make President Bola Tinubu look bad before Nigerians. In a statement on Friday titled: ‘Dangote Refinery, NNPCL, Oil Marketers and the Voodoo of PMS Pricing’, Okupe urged all oil stakeholders to be sensitive to the plights of Nigerians He said the emerging scenario in petrol pricing appears to aim at making the government, which is no longer involved in petroleum pricing, look bad and indirectly heap undeserved blame on President Tinubu. “The opaqueness and lack of transparency in determining…
A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong says President Bola Tinubu’s administration expects the international community and investors to take Nigeria seriously but parades minors before court. Effiong, in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the current government is making a mockery of the nation’s criminal justice system. “The Tinubu regime is making a mockery of our criminal justice system. “You expect the international community and investors to take Nigeria seriously, but you’re parading minors before a Federal High Court in the most dehumanizing conditions because they allegedly took part in protests. We cannot continue like this,” he…
There were tributes from prominent Nigerians as the late President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was laid to rest at his country home Atta in Ikeduru LGA Imo State. The country home of the late leader of Ohaneze Ndigbo was full of activities as many Nigerians from all walks of life converged at Umuohi Atta in Ikeduru LGA to give their last respect to the late President General. In a funeral service conducted at the Diocese of Ikeduru , the Primate of Nigeria Anglican Communion,Most Rev.bHenry Ndukauba in a sermon described late Iwuanyanwu as a fearless leader who…
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has urged Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to start winger Pedro Neto against Manchester United. Merson believes the Portuguese can hurt Man United at Old Trafford. Man United will host Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Sunday evening. “Chelsea should start Pedro Neto over Jadon Sancho in this game. Neto has pace and he can really hurt United,” Merson told Sportskeeda. “Sancho has this tendency to slow the game down a bit. “Neto will be really useful when Chelsea beat United’s press and play through them.” Man Utd vs Chelsea: He can hurt them – Merson…
The defence counsel to the embattled Imo radio broadcaster, Chinonso Uba, popularly called Nonsokwa, has raised an alarm alleging that some unknown callers have been calling, threatening to kill him if he refused to discontinue with the case. The counsel, C.K. Mgbekeonye disclosed this in a petition addressed to the Imo State Commissioner of Police and the Inspector General of police informing that his life is in danger following his legal involvement in the matter. The lawyer, in a petition written through C.K. Mgbekeonye and Shekinah Chambers stated that since representing the broadcaster on October 23 ,2024 at a Magistrate…
Nigeria has congratulated the President-elect of Botswana, Duma Boko, on his historic election victory. The spokesperson of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, disclosed in a letter on Friday. This comes as Boko’s opposition party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change, UDC, unseats the incumbent President, Mokgweetsi Masisi of the Botswana Democratic Party, which has ruled the country for over three decades. Reacting to the victory of Boko, Nigeria said it shares the hope and aspirations of the people of Botswana. “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to congratulate the President-elect of the Republic of Botswana, Lawyer Duma Boko,…
Erik ten Hag has spoken for the first time since he was sacked as Manchester United manager. The Dutchman penned an emotional farewell letter to the fans on Friday. Ten Hag was sacked after United lost 2-1 to West Ham in the Premier League. In the letter, Ten Hag recounted his fond memories in the Old Trafford job. “Thank you for always being there for the club,” the letter read in part. “The atmosphere at Old Trafford has always been electrifying, thanks to you. I felt it many times. “Also in away games, it gave the team and me an…