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‘You’ve failed to be true ambassadors of people, party’ – LP blasts its NASS members



The Labour Party, LP, has warned federal lawmakers, especially members of the House of Representatives, elected on its platform, to respect the party’s supremacy or face disciplinary action.

 

The party issued the warning in a statement released on Monday by Obiora Ifoh, its National Publicity Secretary.

 

The statement said that the lawmakers have failed to be true ambassadors of the people and the Labour Party, considering the sacrifices made by Nigerians in electing them.

 

Ifoh specifically said that the attention of the leadership of the party has been drawn to a statement made by the LP’s caucus leader in the House of Representatives, Hon Afam Ogene, saying it is unconventional to conduct convention before state, local government and ward congresses.

 

I’m Afrobeats leader worldwide – Davido boasts



Famous singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido has boasted that he is the leader of the Afrobeats genre globally.

 

In a recent interview with Billboard’s Nadine Graham, the DMW boss interrupted the interviewer after he referred to him as leader of Afrobeats in the United States, saying he is leading “everywhere.”

 

Davido said as global leader of Afrobeats, he wants people to look forward to “Just good music. And it’s crazy, because people in jail have heard my music.”

 

The singer disclosed that he is currently working on two albums, explaining that one would be for the African audience and the other for the American audience.

 

Perform or be sacked- Wike tells FCTA Perm Secs


The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has advised the newly inaugurated Permanent Secretaries for the FCT Administration to perform, or else, they will be sacked.


Wike gave the warning after the inauguration of the Chairman and Commissioners of the FCT Civil Service Commission, FCT Head of Service, and the Permanent Secretaries in Abuja on Monday.


“As a permanent secretary, you are not a political appointee, and you know the implication of that.


“If you perform below our expectations, there is nothing like, query him in accordance with civil service rules.

Army commences 3-day mourning for slain soldiers, orders flag to fly at half-mast



The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has initiated a three-day national mourning period for the 17 soldiers who were killed by irate youths in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State.

 

Among the deceased are the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion Oleh, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Hassan Ali, the Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander in Bomadi, Major Gembu Shafa, another Major, and a Captain.

 

In accordance with the mourning period, flags are to be flown at half-mast in all military locations across the country.

 

According to sources, a signal to this effect has been issued to all three Services – the Nigerian Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

 

Students Loan: NANS proposes five-year post-NYSC for repayment



The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has advocated for a five-year period after the completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the commencement of repayment for beneficiaries of the Federal Government loan scheme.

 

NANS argued that expecting repayment to start just two years after NYSC is not realistic, as less than 10 percent of graduates secure employment within that time frame.

 

President of NANS, Lucky Emonele, made this proposal in Abuja during a public hearing on the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 Students Loans Access to Higher Education Bill.

 

The hearing was organized by the Senate Committee on Education and TETFUND, as well as the House of Representatives Committee on Student Loan, Scholarship, and Higher Education Financing.

 

I’ll not leave my husband for having child outside our marriage – Blessing CEO


Controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has said she supports polygamy, adding that it is “dignifying and honourable.”


According to her, women who are against polygamy are “selfish.”


The divorcee explained that she would not leave her husband for having a child outside their marriage if she was married.


Speaking in the latest episode of her TV show, Moments With Blessing CEO, she disclosed that she is a huge fan of polygamous actor, Yul Edochie.

Police present N1.6b to families of deceased officers


The Inspector-General of Police, I-G, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun has presented N1.6 billion to 727 families of deceased police officers.


The money is the insurance claim for the deceased officers covering 2018/2019, 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 under the Group Life Assurance Policy of the Nigeria Police Force.


The I-G explained that the gesture was a way of showing the gratitude of the Nigeria Police to the fallen heroes.


According to him, the presentation of the insurance claim is the fifth since his appointment in 2023.


Egbetokun added that it showed the unwavering dedication of the current police leadership towards the welfare of police personnel and their families, including those who died in active service.

Nigerian troops rescue 16 kidnap victims in Kaduna


Nigerian Army says its troops deployed in 1 Division area of responsibility in Kaduna State have successfully averted a kidnap attempt by a violent extremist and insurgent group.


It said the troops rescued the abductees in Tantatu Community of Kajuru Local Government Area of the State.


The Army said responding to actionable intelligence, the troops on March 17, 2024, at about 10:30pm swiftly tracked the insurgents who had earlier attacked the community in numbers and abducted some of the villagers as hostages.


This was made known on Tuesday by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director Army Public Relations.

Army releases names, photos of Commander, 16 other soldiers killed in Delta attack (Full List)



The identities of the Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who were killed by attackers in Delta community have been revealed.

 

The Defence Headquarters shared their photos and names on X account on Monday.

 

The fallen soldiers, serving with the 181 Amphibious Battalion, were on a peace-keeping mission to quell community clashes in Bomadi Local Government of Delta State when the incident occurred.

 

Their names are:

EFCC obtains order to track Nigerians using Binance


 The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Binance Holdings Limited to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with comprehensive information on all persons from Nigeria trading on its platform.

PHOTOS: Tinubu presents APC flag to Monday Okpebholo, Edo guber candidate


President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, presented the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Monday Okpebholo, the party’s governorship candidate in Edo state.

 

The APC flag was presented to Okpebholo alongside Dennis Idahosa, his running mate for the September 21 Edo governorship election.

 

The delegation to the presidential villa was led by Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the APC.

 

Addressing the flagbearer, the president said the party is ready to stand with Okpebholo like “the wall of Gilbraltar”.

 

Reps summon ministers, others over judiciary’s poor pay


The House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary has invited the Ministers of Finance, Budget and National Planning as well as the Secretary, National Judicial Council for deliberation over the poor remuneration of judicial officials across the country.


Also invited to the meeting slated for Monday, March 25, 2024, are the National President, Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, the Chairman, Nation’s Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice as well as the President, Nigeria Bar Association.


This was contained in an invitation letter titled “ Case for upward review of judicial remuneration,” signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, Oluwole Oke, dated March 18, 2024.


The letter read, “The committee is in receipt of a submission for the NBA advocating for a case of review of judicial remuneration and conditions of service.

Politics is over, support Tinubu – Gov Sule tells Peter Obi


Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged the Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to support President Bola Tinubu.


Sule said politics was over, hence, Obi should use his wealth of experience and expertise in supporting Tinubu in tackling the development challenges confronting the nation.


He made the call while receiving Obi at the state’s Government House in Lagos on Monday.


According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Addra, Sule reminded Obi that there is time for politics and time for governance.

Scores killed as angry soldiers raze houses in Bayelsa over Okuama massacre

 


Troops of the Nigerian Army have stormed Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, razing houses and allegedly killing about 11 people.

 

The action is sequel to last week’s killing of 16 soldiers and officers at Okuama Community in Delta State.

 

Soldiers in five gunboats reportedly invaded the community, razing houses suspected to be the hideout of a militant leader said to be involved in the killing of the military men who were on a rescue mission in Delta.

 

An Army Commander, two majors, one captain and 12 soldiers of 181 Amphibious Battalion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta were killed in Okuama community.

 

Russia election: UK rejects President Putin’s re-election


The United Kingdom has slammed Russia over the re-election of President Vladimir Putin.

 

Britain’s Foreign Minister, David Cameron, said the election that brought Putin back to office was not conducted in a manner that was considered free and fair.

 

He said this in a statement on Sunday.

 

He suggested that the Russian President had won re-election with ease.

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