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21/02/2024Like many Nigerians, I observed the distasteful national television news reports detailing the humiliating arrest of the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, earlier today in Benin City, Edo state. Throughout my roles as a private individual, public figure, Governor, and Presidential candidate, I consistently advocated for the paramount importance of upholding…

Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has berated the Nigerian police for what he described as “distasteful and humiliating” arrest of Barrister Julius Abure, the national chairman of the party. The former governor of Anambra State in a terse statement he made available to newsmen, said the…

Police authorities in Edo State have confirmed the arrest of the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure in Benin City. While confirming the arrest, the spokesman of the command, Tijani Momoh, said Abure was taken into custody following a petition against him over alleged assault, molestation, and illegal possession of firearms. He…

ATTENTION PLEASE ! Rising from it’s well attended meeting today, the council of Labour Party states chairmen has declared as unfortunate, the needles crises rocking the NWC. Speaking on behalf of the thirty six (36) state Labour Party chairmen, Mr. Ceekay Igara who is the Chairman of the council of Labour Party state chairmen, posited…

The good People of Agulu People’s Union (APU), Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State Nigeria heartily Congratulate You on your newest Award of Honour as a Political Icon by Sun Newspapers. Your Excellency, your tireless efforts and dedication to serving the people have not gone unnoticed.This recognition is a testament to your outstanding leadership and…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has hosted Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following his performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. During the occasion on Friday, February 16, the governor announced a N20 million reward for Nwabali, and also stated that he would be honored with the Distinguished Service Star…

A 200-level student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, identified simply as Chioma, has allegedly poured hot water on the president of her hostel, Mark, a third year Agricultural Economics student. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Twins Fall Lodge in Ifite-Awka following a disagreement between both…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has said President Bola Tinubu led administration met the Nigerian economy in a complete mess. He said the nation’s economic woes were caused by policies of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Akpabio spoke during a thanksgiving service of Senator Barinada Mpigi in Koroma, Tai…

Nine persons have been shot dead in Kwasam community, Kauru local government area and Gwada community in Igabi local government area of Kaduna State.The bandits also abducted 35 other persons, including a retired Director of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), his brother and the brother’s wife.The retired CBN Director was identified as Zakariya Markus.The criminal…

Gunmen have killed the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Sylvanus Namang. NewsBand reliably gathered that the APC image maker was assassinated in Pankshin town, Pankshin local government area of the state.Namang was gunned down outside his hotel room in the area by the criminal elements around 7:30am of Sunday….