I’m Leaving PDP For APC, Umahi Tells Secondus, Others

 The Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, told the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja on Tuesday that he was leaving the party.

He said he would join the ruling All Progressives Congress which he claimed would protect the interest of the South-East in the 2023 elections.

Otu Omenani Ojoto seeks dethronement of monarch, Mbamalu for desecrating their land

The custodians of the culture and traditions of Ojoto Community in Idemili South Council Area of Anambra on Tuesday, called on the State Governor, Willie Obiano to look into the activities of the traditional ruler of the town, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu, which they say, desecrate their land.

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu To Abolish Pension For Ex-Govs, Deputies

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced his intention to repeal the Public Office Holder (Payment of Pension Law 2007), which provides for payment of pension and other entitlements to former Governors and their Deputies.

PETERSIDE SLAMS DANGOTE CEMENT’S BORDER WAIVER

 

The founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Mr Atedo Peterside, has accused the Nigerian government of suffocating other businesses to favour Dangote Industries Limited.

Peterside was reacting to news that the federal government has granted Dangote Cement a waiver to export cement through the closed land borders.

Umahi To Igbo: IPOB Trying To Incite Another Civil War, Be Careful Of Them

 

…As Governor Wike says there cannot be Nigeria without Ndigbo

THE Chairman of South East Governor’s Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi last Sunday led a delegation of Ndigbo to Rivers State to find out what transpired in Oyigbo community and how best those affected can live peacefully in the State.

#EndSARS: Let Peace Reign, My Generation Is Exiting, Buhari Tells Nigerian Youth

“Our own generation is on the last lap, we are exiting,” President Buhari said in response to the recent EndSARS protest.

Nigerian youths would do well to keep the peace, as it is in their own interest ultimately, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

#EndSARS: Govt Should Be Trustworthy On Reforms, Says Amina Mohammed

Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, says the reforms promised by government in relation to the #EndSARS protests must show improved level of trust in governance.

Youth across the country had taken to the streets in October to demand an end to police brutality under the #EndSARS campaign.

Northern Leaders Interested In Controlling Nigeria, See Southerners As Tools – Odumakin, Afenifere Spokesperson ‌

 

Spokesman for the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Mr Yinka Odumakin, tells ALEXANDER OKERE why the South is opposed to the resolutions made at a recent meeting of northern leaders, Inspector General of Police, etc. in Kaduna State.

Some leaders from the North, including governors, serving members of the regime of the President, Major General Muhamadu Buhari (retd.); and traditional rulers met in Kaduna State on November 2, 2020, and, among other things, described the recent #EndSARS protest as one that was subversive and had a separatist agenda. What is your reaction to that?

ANNOUNCEMENT: ANAMBRA PDP HONOURS NDUBISI NWOBU

 PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY, ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER  ANNOUNCES:

GRAND CIVIC RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF HON. SIR NDUBISI NWOBU, (OBUKA-AWKA)

PDP CHAIRMAN, ANAMBRA STATE 

UAE Relaxes Islamic Law On Alcohol, Cohabitation, Honour Killings

The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol restrictions and criminalizing so-called “honour killings.”