El-Zakzakky: PDP group condemns arson, attack on innocent citizens by IMN members

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The PDP Rebirth Mandate, has condemned in its entirety the arson and attacks on innocent Nigerians by members of the Ibrahim El-Zakzaky-led Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN. The group was reacting to the Monday’s attack by the Shiite militants on emergency point of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and innocent citizens leading to deaths. Reacting to the incident, PDP Rebirth Mandate frowned at the attack, while warning members of the opposition party against sponsoring or participating in the protest by the violent group. Charles Ukaha, President of the group,…

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No Plan To Increase Fuel Pump Price, Senate Insists

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…Gives media outfit ultimatum to retract publication against the upper legislative chamber …Reveals PPRA yet remit over N160bn to FERMA for road maintainance The Senate on Sunday debunked the news making the rounds over an alleged proposed plan to increase the pump price of petroleum from N145 to N150, saying such has not been discussed on the floor of the Senate and urged Nigerians to disregard the news. Speaking on the report which has attracted reactions and wide condemnation from various stakeholders, at his residence in Abuja, the Chairman Senate…

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Hon Suleiman Mohammed, Ex-PDP Councillor Joins APC, Praises AMAC Chairman’s Transformative Leadership

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The Peoples Democratic Party suffered another setback in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday April 16, 2025 as one of the major Stakeholder defected to the All Progressives Congress. This is just as in a significant political shift, which saw over 20, 000 Peopls Democratic Pary (PDP) supporters defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC) in a Unity Rally held at Old Parade ground in Abuja FCT, the Nation’s Capital has been agog with the news which came like a thunder bolt. The massive defection was led by the…

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Governor Aiyedatiwa Celebrates Ma’ami Ajulo at Amazon Colloquium, Describes her as a Model of Exemplary Motherhood

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  Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has lauded Chief (Princess) Christianah Monisola Ajulo as a symbol of efficiency, resilience, and exemplary motherhood. He gave this tribute at The Amazon Colloquium, held in honour of Ma’ami Ajulo’s 90th birthday, at The Dome, Akure. The event, hosted to celebrate the life and legacy of the nonagenarian matriarch and mother of the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, attracted an impressive gathering of dignitaries from all walks of life, political leaders,…

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Lawmaker Donates 5 Standing Air Conditioners To NUJ FCT

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Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Rep Leke Joseph Abejide has donated five (5) floor standing air-conditioners to the FCT Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Rep Abejide who was the guest speaker at the first ever Easter Cantata concert organised by the NUJ FCT said as a people who report the daily activities of government and society, the journalists deserves a better atmosphere for their daily activities. He stressed that the current Secretariat of the FCT NUJ was not condusive for the work they…

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2025 IWD: AMA Honours Grace Ike With Excellence In Journalism And Leadership Award

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As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the Advanced Management Academy (AMA) has honoured Comrade Grace Ike, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, with the Excellence in Journalism and Leadership Award. Grace Ike was not able to attend the event in person, but the award plaque was received on her behalf by Ebriku John Friday, the editor of the NUJ FCT online platform and a newly appointed member of the council’s executive team as Ex-officio 1. The award ceremony took place…

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Tinubu-Buhari partnership and opposition’s desperate search for validation

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By Tunde Rahman The special relationship between President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari has witnessed many remarkable moments. It has experienced dramatic and exciting times, just as there have been challenging moments. Life changing and sweet memories abound between the two great leaders. Between the two great men, there are recollections of might-have-beens. There are also open testimonies about the gains of the partnership and words of commendation as well as scornful moments. Nonetheless, the two leaders have trudged on to the admiration of their mutual friends and…

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Grace Ike-led NUJ FCT Confirms Ebriku John Friday as Ex-Officio 1

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Abuja-based journalist, Comrade Ebriku John Friday, has been officially confirmed as Ex-Officio 1 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The decision was approved by the Comrade Grace Ike-led leadership of the union at the Congress of Saturday, April 12, 2025, recognising Ebriku’s contributions to journalism both in Abuja and across Nigeria. Originally from Yala in Cross River State, Ebriku has built a solid career in the media. He previously worked with Leadership Newspaper, where he held several key roles and eventually rose…

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Opinion: THE UNFAIR TRIAL OF ANDRÉ ONANA

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By: Imo Owo   Among the ever-volatile Manchester United fanbase, scapegoats are always in season. This time, the collective daggers are targeted at André Onana, the Cameroonian goalkeeper whose every move between the sticks has seemingly been magnified, scrutinised, and crucified. Following the 2-2 draw against Lyon in the Europa League quarterfinals—a match United came painfully close to winning, the narrative took on a familiar, reactionary tone: Onana is at fault. Again. But here’s the inconvenient truth for the knee-jerk critics: Onana is not at fault—he’s simply become a fall…

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NUJ FCT Seeks Wike’s Intervention On Infrastructure Decay At Secretariat

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…Decry High Cost of Living, Data, Poor Electricity Supply The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has appealed to the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in addressing the dilapidated state of infrastructure at the Council Secretariat in Utako, Abuja. The appeal formed a major resolution at the second Congress of the NUJ FCT Council held on Saturday, 12th April 2025. Delegates at the meeting lamented the poor condition of the facility currently used for Congresses, describing it as unfit for…

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Dr Fred Okem Bags Community Health Practitioners Award Of Excellence

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The Chairman of Yala local government, Dr Fred Okem on Tuesday received an award of excellence for his outstanding leadership qualities, commitment to promoting healthcare and ensuring access to quality healthcare services for all. At an elaborate occasion organised by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) in Abuja to honour some eminent personalities in community health, renown health expert and an accomplished practitioner, Dr Bashir Idris, RCHP, FIFHP, PFD presented the award to Dr Okem on behalf of the board. Presenting the award, the Registrar/CEO of the…

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Nigerian Artist, Jaymoni Approves Solar-powered Borehole for Yala Community 

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Award-winning Nigerian street artist and CEO of Jaytech Group, Amb. Christopher Christopher Ogar Ogar (also known as Jaymoni), has approved the installation of a solar-powered borehole for the Ochochi community in Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State. Jaymoni, who co-owns the Wayward brand, made the decision after listening to Amb Dr. Michael Sunday Emaluji (also known as Ochochi 001), who shared the struggles of the local people with him. The borehole project will cost around N15 million and is expected to begin soon, once the Ochochi community leaders…

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