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PDP suspends ex-Abia Reps member, Abonta for alleged anti-party activities

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The quick past part who addressed Ukwa East and Ukwa West Government Voting demographic, Hon Uzoma Nkem Abonta, under the foundation of the People groups Progressive alliance (PDP), has been suspended from the party. This was spread the word for newsmen in Akwete today, Wednesday 28, in a proclamation by the PDP Ward Director and Secretary of the party in Akwete-Ohandu Ward. A portion of the reasons they claimed include: hostile to party exercises, factionalization of the party in the ward, proudly exposing the party to a few court suits with no response to the PDP inside system of resolving clashes and debates, his arrangement as the Representative Chief General of the All Reformists Fantastic Collusion (APGA) in the 2023 general political race and his public acknowledgment of the said arrangement, his refusal to surrender the bike given to the Ward Director by Congressperson Enyinnaya Abaribe, his conspicuous refusal to pay the party duty for quite a while at this point, and his open
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All Countries Should Warn China Against Going To War With Taiwan - US

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  The United States has warned China not to use any visits by U.S. lawmakers to Taiwan as an excuse for military action against the self governing island. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman told an event at the Brookings Institution think tank ok Wednesday, February 15 that the United States was committed to support Taiwan and its ability to defend itself under its one-China policy, adding that all countries should warn Beijing against conflict over the island. U.S.-China relations were rocked last August by a visit by Nancy Pelosi, then speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, to democratically governed Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory. Since then more U.S. lawmakers has visited Taiwan, and speculation has swirled that Republican Representative Kevin McCarthy, who took over as House speaker in January, could soon visit the island. "And we hope that the PRC (People's Republic of China) does not use a visit by a member of Congress to Taiwan as a pret
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Nigerian Corrections Frees 25 Inmates, Tasks Public Against Stigmatization Of Ex-convicts

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  Twenty-five inmates in custodial facilities across various commands in the country have been set free by the Nigerian Correctional service after the completion of their time in incarceration. Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa, said that those released consist of inmates that have fully served their term and are ready to be reintegrated into society to contribute their quota haven been trained and couched in various vocational skills so they could earn a living. Speaking at the annual release and presentation of aftercare starter kits, yesterday in Abuja, Nababa noted that the act of setting free ex-offenders is in fulfilment of one of the core mandates of reforming offenders and reintegrating them back into society not only as responsible citizens but also as productive citizens adequately empowered. The CG explained that the release and presentation of aftercare trade tools to the ex-convict will be replicated across the federation. “The essence of this scheme is to r
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Buhari’s Nationwide Address To Nigerians On New Naira

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  The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has approved the continuous use of the old N200 as legal tender till April 10. The President made this known on Thursday morning during an address to Nigerians. See the full text below; My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted by several internal and external factors. 2. Particularly, I am addressing you, as your democratically elected President, to identify with you and express my sympathy, over the difficulties being experienced as we continue the implementation of new monetary policies, aimed at boosting our economy and tightening of the loopholes associated with money laundering. 3. Let me re-assure Nigerians, that strengthening our eco
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51-Year-Old father Dies While Fighting His Daughter's School Bus Driver Who She Accused of molesting her

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  The father of a 7-year-old pupil of Luyol Schools, Frederick Olorunfemi, died while he was confronting his daughter's school bus driver who she pointed as the person who molested her. Vanguard  reports that the pupil who will turn eight in May, had told her mother that the driver, having conveyed other students to their destinations on the 1st of February, 2023, drove her to his house to have canal knowledge of her. Hearing this, Olurunfemi proceeded to the school with his daughter to speak to the driver, leading to an altercation between them. Consequently, the school bus driver pushed Mr Femi, who fell down and was rushed to a nearby hospital, Osuntuyi Medical Centre where he was confirmed dead. Speaking to Vanguard, wife to the deceased Mrs. Mabel Olurunfemi, said "Last Wednesday, my daughter came back from school and told me that after her school bus  driver had dropped everyone at their houses, he took her to his house, told her to lift her school uniform and sit on his
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Old naira notes remain legal tender – Supreme Court

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In spite of the Central Bank of Nigeria's insistence on old Naira notes no longer being legal tenders, the Supreme Court has ruled that its February 8 order barring the  Federal Government  and its agencies from enforcing the February 10 deadline for the use of old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes still subsist. The ruling was made on Wednesday, February 15, following complaint by lawyer to Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara states, Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN) that the Federal Government and its agencies have failed to comply with the order and have allegedly directed the rejection of the old notes. Mustapha who also revealed that they've filed a notice of non-compliance with the order of the court order made on February 8, urged the court take action against the respondent to protect the dignity of the court.  According to a report, a seven-man panel of the Supreme Court last Wednesday in unanimous ruling granted an interim injunction restraining the Federal Government from implementing the
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Election Will Not Hold In 240 Polling Units – INEC

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  The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has stated that election will not hold in 240 polling units across 28 states and Federal Capital Territory. He made this known during a meeting with political parties on Monday. According to him, no voter indicated interest to transfer to those units during the last Continuous Voter Registration due to insecurity, hence the total polling units for elections is now 176,606. He noted that the Commission would make a comprehensive list of these polling units. The INEC Chairman explained, “Let me therefore start with the issue of polling units. You may recall that in 2021, with your support and that of other critical stakeholders, the Commission successfully expanded voter access to polling units 25 years after the last delimitation exercise in 1996. Consequently, the number of polling units increased from 119,973 to the current figure of 176,846. “At previous meetings, we also briefed you on our efforts to redistribute voters to the polling units
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Atiku Commends DSS, Says Fani-Kayode Not Acting Alone

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  Former vice-president and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Monday commended the Department of State Services,   DSS, for inviting Fani-Kayode , FFK. The Special Projects and New Media Director of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, is expected to substantiate his comment about Atiku and the military. Fani-Kayode had alleged they had a secret meeting recently, mentioning a possible coup plot ahead of the general elections. The Defence Headquarters condemned the claim. A statement by Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communications, Phrank Shaibu called on the  DSS  to carry out a thorough probe. Shaibu noted that Atiku, even during the military regime, “never attempted to topple the government despite having the resources”. “Fani-Kayode must also be made to reveal the identities of the so-called army generals who are plotting to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.” The aide urged the secret service and Ni
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Fear As ‘Evil Spirits’ Poison Family’s Food, Fill House With Feaces Before Burning It Down

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A family at Ndwaci village, Gatundu North of Kiambu County, Kenya, has expressed fear over an alleged invasion of dark forces. The family claim they've been terrorized by evil spirits for weeks, leaving them and fellow villagers in distress. They claim the unseen spirits have been throwing all sorts of objects at them including pounding a family member with stones, strangling him and using him to cause quarrels. The family of Patrick Kinyungu also said that when they cook, it is poisoned using large-sized white tablets, a situation that has seen them go for days without a meal. They also claimed that their clothes are often torched while in a basket, but the fire's source has never been established. Kinyungu also said the evil spirits openly defecated in his entire house leaving loads of foul-smelling waste. The elderly man added that it took him hours to clear the mess. Speaking after their three-bedroomed house was brought down through a fierce fire allegedly from the demons
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Police to invite Baale of Lagos community over a purported audio Recording Of Him Allegedly Threatening People Do Not Want To Vote For APC In 2023 Election

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  The police in Lagos state say it will be inviting the Baale of Gbaara community in Et-Osa local government area of Lagos state over a purported audio tape of him threatening members of the community who say they will not vote APC in the coming election. In a the purported audio recording, a man who is alleged to be the Baale said all members of the community should vote APC in the elections and that if they do not, they should leave the community. " We are ready to fight. Yes, I am not hiding it. I have narrated everything to you. In Nigeria, there is Lagos; in Lagos, there is Eti-Osa; within Eti-Osa, we have the Igbara community, and by the grace of God in Igbara today, we can make our decision. The people that will be friends with us, that will do business with us, are those with PVCs and are willing to vote for our party. Nothing short of that," he said in the audio. “You want to vote for PDP or Labour Party? Not here! Elections have been coming and going, we have never
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