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 Politics / We Did Not Issue Peter Mbah’s NYSC Discharge Certificate, Says DG, NYSC by Ukpaka: 10:10pm On May 19, 2023 |
We did not issue Peter Mbah’s NYSC discharge certificate, says DG, NYSC https://247ureports.com/2023/05/we-did-not-issue-peter-mbahs-nysc-discharge-certificate-says-dg-nysc/ - The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen YD Ahmed, has said that the discharge certificate being paraded by Enugu State Governor-elect, Barr Peter Mbah, was not issued by the body. Brig Gen Ahmed who was a guest on Arise Television’s breakfast programme, Friday, the argument on whether Mbah has a valid NYSC certificate or not, does not arise because he has told the PDP candidate in the 2023 governorship elections that what he presented as a certificate was fake. “He came to me and I called my director to confirm the certificate and we discovered that the certificate was fake and I told him…I wonder how elites who have gone to school will resort to black market certificates. Everyone knows how we issue our certificate in NYSC we don’t give it in hotel rooms or houses, the DG said. |
| Politics / EFCC Chairman Demanded $2m Bribe From Me, I Have Evidence – Matawalle by Ukpaka: 10:00pm On May 19, 2023 |
EFCC Chairman Demanded $2m Bribe From Me, I Have Evidence – Matawalle https://247ureports.com/2023/05/efcc-chairman-demanded-2m-bribe-from-me-i-have-evidence-matawalle/ - The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has accused the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, of demanding $2million bribe from him. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service monitored by our Correspondent, Governor Matawalle also said he has evidence against the EFCC boss, insisting that Bawa could not be trusted. Recall that earlier on Wednesday, Matawalle called for Bawa’s resignation, saying he had questions to answer on alleged corruption. But, the EFCC chairman fired back on Thursday, saying he had nothing to hide and asked Matawalle to petition appropriate authorities if he had any evidence against him. |
| Politics / Why Gunmen Attacked US Consulate Officials In Anambra — Police by Ukpaka: 11:01pm On May 18, 2023 |
Why Gunmen Attacked US Consulate Officials in Anambra — Police https://247ureports.com/2023/05/why-gunmen-attacked-us-consulate-officials-in-anambra-police-2/ - The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, has revealed what he believed was the reason why Unknown Gunmen attacked a team of officials from the Lagos Consulate of the United States of America and their police escorts (USA) in Anambra State. CP Echeng disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen at the Command’s Headquarters in Amawbia, during a press briefing on the attack. It would be recalled that unidentified gunmen, at about 2.pm on Tuesday, laid an ambushment on the convoy of US consulate officials along Atani/Osamala Road in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State, which left seven of the persons in the convoy dead, with two others missing. |
| Politics / Breaking News: Governor Uzodinma, Wike, Bello Others Shortlisted On United State by Ukpaka: 7:11am On May 17, 2023 |
Breaking News: Governor Uzodinma, Wike, Bello Others Shortlisted On United States Visa Ban List https://247ureports.com/2023/05/breaking-news-governor-uzodinma-wike-bello-others-shortlisted-on-united-states-visa-ban-list/ - Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma his Rivers State counterpart Nyesom Wike and other top Nigeria politicians have been banned from visiting the United States of America, USA, for undermining the Democratic Process in Nigeria during the last Presidential/State House of Assembly Elections. Uzodinma and Wike made headlines in March after he superintended over what many describe as the “worst display of electoral malfeasance and rigging in the state’s history”. In a statement on Monday, by the US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said “the United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle.” |
| Politics / Herdsmen Kill 10 In Benue by Ukpaka: 9:44pm On May 16, 2023 |
Herdsmen kill 10 in Benue https://247ureports.com/2023/05/herdsmen-kill-10-in-benue/ - Gunmen suspected to be terrorist herdsmen have killed 10 people in Apa and Gwer West Local Government Areas of Benue state. Our correspondent gathered that the 10 people were killed in two separate attacks on communities in Apa and Gwer West LGAs. Speaking to newsmen on phone, the National Chairman of Apa Development Association, Barrister Eche Akpoko, said three villages were attacked on Friday/Saturday by suspected herdsmen including Akpanta, Ochumeko and Ijaha villages while Akpanta and Ogwuji villages were burnt down by the attackers while three people were killed at Ijaha village. |
| Politics / Motorcycle, Car in Umahi’s Convoy Crash, Kill Three In Ebonyi by Ukpaka: 9:12pm On May 16, 2023 |
Three natives of Ezza South Local Government Area have been confirmed dead after the convoy of David Umahi, Ebonyi State Governor, crashed into their motorcycle. It has been reported that the casualties were struck by an advance team while they were on the route leading to Muhammadu Buhari’s international airport. https://punchng.com/just-in-motorcycle-car-in-umahis-convoy-crash-kill-three/?amp 1 Like
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| Politics / Photo News: Nasarawa Dep Gov Visits Scene Of Gruesome Killing by Ukpaka: 9:36am On May 14, 2023 |
Photo News: Nasarawa Dep Gov visits scene of gruesome killing https://247ureports.com/2023/05/photo-news-nasarawa-dep-gov-dr-emmanuel-visits-of-gruesome-killings/ - Nasarawa Deputy Governor, Dr .Emmanuel visit Takalafiya Community, scene of the gruesome killings of people and burning of houses by Fulani yesterday [May 13, 2023] |
| Crime / Why I Battered Her With Pestle And Heated Knife — Woman Who Assaulted 9-yr-old H by Ukpaka: 8:58am On May 14, 2023 |
Why I Battered Her With Pestle and Heated Knife — Woman Who Assaulted 9-Yr-Old House-help in Anambra https://247ureports.com/2023/05/why-i-battered-her-with-pestle-and-heated-knife-woman-who-assaulted-9-yr-old-house-help-in-anambra/ - Mrs Chinyere Ifesinachi, a 25-year-old mother of twin is currently in the police net for reportedly assaulting, torturing and battering an underage girl with pestle, cane, heated knife and other hard objects, in Anambra State. The social media was agog over the weekend with videos of a 9-year-old girl who was physically manhandled by her guardian at their residence in Anambra State. According to the videos, the victim, simply identified as Idimmachukwu, was rescued by some good-spirited individuals who saw her with heavy bag-load of wastes she was sent to go and trash by her guardian. |
| Politics / Breaking News: ECWA Pastor, Others Killed As Unknown Gunmen Invade Nasarawa by Ukpaka: 11:19am On May 13, 2023 |
Breaking News: ECWA Pastor, Others Killed As Unknown Gunmen Invade Nasarawa https://247ureports.com/2023/05/breaking-news-ecwa-pastor-others-killed-as-unknown-gunmen-invade-nasarawa/ - Information reaching 247ureports.com indicates that another attack from the killer herdsmen has occurred in Nasarawa inside the Karu Communities. The attack left several killed and injured. In particular, a man of God was killed. The pastor in-charge of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Takalafia in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Rev. Daniel Danbeki was killed in the attack. |
| Politics / Obasanjo, Soludo, Ekwunife, Others Present As Ex-minister Buries Mother by Ukpaka: 11:03pm On May 12, 2023 |
Obasanjo, Soludo, Ekwunife, Others Present as Ex-Minister Buries Mother https://247ureports.com/2023/05/obasanjo-soludo-ekwunife-others-present-as-ex-minister-buries-mother/ - Some of the personalities present at the occasion were former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo; former Nigeria Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (represented by the Director-General of the Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign in Anambra State, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo); Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo; former Minister for Women Affairs, Mrs. Josephine Anineh; Chief of Staff to Governor Soludo, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi; Senator Pius Anyim, Senator Uche Ekwunife, Senator Tony Nwoye; Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, Bishop on the Niger, Most Rev. Owen Nwokolo, among others. |
| Politics / Tension As Gunmen Strike Imo Community Again – Abduct APC Chieftain by Ukpaka: 9:56pm On May 12, 2023 |
Tension As Gunmen Strike Imo Community Again – Abduct APC Chieftain https://247ureports.com/2023/05/tension-as-gunmen-strike-imo-community-again-abduct-apc-chieftain/ - A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo state, Hon. Chinedu Eleliam, has been abducted by suspected herdsmen. This is coming barely 48 hours after Capt. Tony Enoch, a kinsman of the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, also the Presidential Campaign Council Chairman for APC (Ahmed Bola Tinubu/Kashim Shettima) 2023 Presidential election in Oru-East was reportedly shot dead by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The kidnapped APC stalwart is the All Progressives Congress Chairman in Umuarugo Village Umueze ll, Ehime Mbaino Local Government Area of Imo State. |
| Politics / Darius Approves N2b Exotic Mercedes Cars For Himself, Deputy And Their Two Wives by Ukpaka: 4:47pm On May 12, 2023 |
Darius approves N2b exotic Mercedes cars for himself, deputy and their two wives https://247ureports.com/2023/05/darius-approves-n2b-exotic-mercedes-cars-for-himself-deputy-and-their-two-wives/ - Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has approved N2 billion for the purchase of luxury vehicles for himself, his deputy, and their wives 18 days before end of his two-term in office. This is coming at a time when the outgoing government was indebted to over N200m accumulated monthly salary of teacher’s workers, contractor’s, pensioner’s, amongst other yet unpaid by outgoing Governor Darius led PDP governance. According to an impeccable Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the approval was made during the last State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by Mr. Ishaku. |
| Politics / Buhari, Osinbajo, Governor’s, Receive N651m Hardship Allowance by Ukpaka: 4:20pm On May 12, 2023 |
Buhari, Osinbajo, Governor’s, receive N651m hardship allowance https://247ureports.com/2023/05/buhari-osinbajo-governors-receive-n651m-hardship-allowance/ - President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, state governors, and their deputies may have enjoyed about N651.2m hardship allowance in the last eight years despite the high cost of living being faced by Nigerians occasioned by rising inflation. The type of allowance, which is 50 per cent of the annual basic salary, is also enjoyed by judges in the country. This is according to a recent report of The PUNCH which focuses on the amount allocated for the president, vice president, state governors, and their deputies, according to a document obtained from the website of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission. |
| Politics / Bag Of Garri, Yams, Onions, Others Recovered, As Police Raid Unknown Gunmen Camp by Ukpaka: 7:51pm On May 11, 2023 |
Bag of Garri, Yams, Onions, Others Recovered, as Police Raid Unknown Gunmen Camp in Anambra https://247ureports.com/2023/05/bag-of-garri-yams-onions-others-recovered-as-police-raid-unknown-gunmen-camp-in-anambra/ - The saying that Hunger spares no one, came to the fore over the week, as security operatives in Anambra State recovered a variety of food items and ingredients when they invaded a camp/hideout of the Unknown Gunmen in the state. The camp/hideout, located at Ifite village in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of the State, was invaded in the early hours of Wednesday, by police operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu. 1 Like |
| Politics / Finally, Security Agencies Gun Down Odumodu, Six Other Gunmen In Anambra (video by Ukpaka: 5:47pm On May 11, 2023 |
Finally, Security Agencies Gun Down Odumodu, Six Other Gunmen in Anambra (Video https://247ureports.com/2023/05/finally-security-agencies-gun-down-odumodu-six-other-gunmen-in-anambra-video/ - No fewer than seven armed hoodlums have been neutralized by security agencies in Anambra State, including Odumodu, a notorious and highly-dreaded leader of the armed hoodlums operating from Imo state into border towns in Anambra, and who had been in the Wanted list of security agencies for a long time. The armed hoodlums, popularly known as Unknown Gunmen, were gunned down in different parts of the State on Wednesday, while many incriminating items were also recovered from them. |
| Politics / Anambra Received Over N130billion In 10 Months, N1.7b Ecological Funds by Ukpaka: 3:35pm On May 11, 2023 |
Anambra Received Over N130billion In 10 months, N1.7b Ecological Funds https://247ureports.com/2023/05/anambra-received-over-n130billion-in-10-months-n1-7b-ecological-funds/ - Between March 2022 when the Soludo administration took over the mantle of leadership and December 2022, the State government received a total sum of N61.6billion as FAAC for the 10months of March to December 2022 as shown in Figure-1 above. This is while the twenty one [21] local government areas [LGAs] of Anambra received a total sum of N44.5billion for the same period as shown Figure-2 below. |
| Politics / Imo Guber 2023:an Open Letter To Ndi Imo: The Reign Of “guymen” In Imo, Volume 1 by Ukpaka: 9:17pm On May 08, 2023 |
Imo Guber 2023:An Open Letter To Ndi Imo: The Reign Of “Guymen” In Imo, Volume 1 https://247ureports.com/2023/05/imo-guber-2023an-open-letter-to-ndi-imo-the-reign-of-guymen-in-imo-volume-1/ - We write with a sincere and broken heart in the altar of truth to all Ndigbo and Ndi Imo in particular. We write with the present excruciating pain that has befallen Imolites. We write to remind Ndi Imo that absolute power corrupt absolutely, yet absolute power belong to the masses. We write because of those who wet their pillows with tears daily in hopelessness, because of what Imo State has turned into in a space of three years. Certainly, we write to you because we don’t believe in the adage that “if you can’t beat them, you join them”. We have decided to beat them through persistence for good governance and our resistance against oppressive government We write because we want a difference! Remember that “In order to get where we have not been before, we must be willing to do those things we have not been doing” |
| Politics / Breaking News: APC Zones Senate To South-south, Speaker To North- West by Ukpaka: 8:54pm On May 08, 2023 |
Breaking News: APC Zones Senate to South-South, Speaker To North- West https://247ureports.com/2023/05/breaking-news-apc-zones-senate-to-south-south-speaker-to-north-west/ - The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has zoned the Senate Presidential position to South- South, speakership position to North- West The NWC disclosed this while speaking to journalists after the outcome of its meetings held on Monday, at the party’s national secretariat. |
| Politics / Peter Obi Arrives Presidential Election Petition Tribunal As Hearing Begins by Ukpaka: 12:22pm On May 08, 2023 |
Peter Obi Arrives Presidential Election Petition Tribunal As Hearing Begins https://247ureports.com/2023/05/peter-obi-arrives-presidential-election-petition-tribunal-as-hearing-begins/ - Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 25 February presidential election, has arrived at the venue of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal as it begins hearing today. Recall that the President-elect, and also the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu defeated Obi and other party candidates in the election. Following the outcome of the 25 February presidential election that saw Tinubu emerge as the President-elect, five political parties and their candidates are respectively challenging the result on the grounds of non-compliance with the electoral laws as well as the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). 1 Like |
| Politics / Peter Obi Explains Why He Visited Soyinka by Ukpaka: 11:22am On May 08, 2023 |
Peter Obi Explains Why He Visited Soyinka https://247ureports.com/2023/05/peter-obi-explains-why-he-visited-soyinka/ - The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Sunday visited nobel laureate Wole Soyinka. Sharing photos of the visit on his Twitter page late Sunday, Obi said he visited Soyinka to clear the air concerning the relationship between the literary icon and the OBIdient Movement. Obi wrote, “Today, I visited one of Nigeria’s most revered figures and an international literary icon, Prof Wole Soyinka. Prof Soyinka has been a father whom I hold in very high esteem for what he has achieved and stands for in the struggle for a better Nigeria. |
| Politics / Breaking! Unknown Gunmen Write Anambra Communities, Declare 4-day Sit-at-home by Ukpaka: 11:27pm On May 07, 2023 |
Breaking! Unknown Gunmen Write Anambra Communities, Declare 4-Day Sit-at-home https://247ureports.com/2023/05/breaking-unknown-gunmen-write-anambra-communities-declare-4-day-sit-at-home/ - After few months of calmness and silence, the embattled unidentified armed hoodlums, popularly known as Unknown Gunmen, terrorizing Anambra State and its residents, have resurfaced with fresh warnings and declaration. The warnings and the declaration are those of sit-at-home in many communities across the state, most especially communities in Nnewi South Local Government Area and its environs. According to a source from the area, the gunmen, who claim to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), stormed the streets, parks and market places in the local government area, over the weekend, to deliver their message. 1 Like |
| Crime / Masquerade Banishes Woman, Beats Her Into Coma Over Alleged Poisoning In Anambra by Ukpaka: 10:40pm On May 04, 2023 |
Masquerade Banishes Woman, Beats Her Into Coma Over Alleged Poisoning In Anambra [Video] https://247ureports.com/2023/05/masquerade-banishes-woman-beats-her-into-coma-over-alleged-poisoning-in-anambra-video/ - The recent victim, simply identified as Mrs. Nneka, was banished by two masquerades, accompanied by the villagers and an esoteric wooden gong player who played at intervals during the banishment. According to a video trending on the social media, Mrs. Nneka was ostracized over an allegation that she ‘poisoned community food’. |
| Politics / NGO Raises Alarm On Depletion Of Accounts Of Nigeria Customs Service by Ukpaka: 9:42pm On May 04, 2023 |
NGO Raises Alarm On Depletion Of Accounts Of Nigeria Customs Service https://247ureports.com/2023/05/ngo-raises-alarm-on-depletion-of-accounts-of-nigeria-customs-service/ - The Forum of Non-Governmental Organisations in Nigeria, FONGON, has tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to come clean on the Nigeria Customs Modernisation Project, known as the E- Customs Project, worth $3.1 billion which was recently re-awarded by the Federal Government to a different company despite a subsisting court order. The organization asked President Buhari to stop the hasty attempt to access hundreds of billions of Naira from the Comprehensive Import Service Scheme/Nigeria Export Supervision Scheme, CISS/NESS, accounts of the Customs Service by Trade Modernisation Project Limited. |
| Politics / Gunmen Gun Down 3 Policemen, Cart Away Arms In Anambra (video) by Ukpaka: 5:35pm On May 04, 2023 |
Gunmen Gun Down 3 Policemen, Cart Away Arms in Anambra (Video) https://247ureports.com/2023/05/gunmen-gun-down-3-policemen-cart-away-arms-in-anambra-video/ - According to a viral social media video, the incident happened in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. Although, this reporter could not get comprehensive information about the incident as at the time of filing this report; it was, however, gathered that the murdered officers were mobile policemen attached to the 29 PMF and 54 PMF Umunze. Reacting to the attack, the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, described it as unfortunate incident, while also noting that reinforcement teams were already in the area. |
| Politics / Ekwunife Expresses Concern Over Delay In Processing Int’l Passport by Ukpaka: 11:06am On May 04, 2023 |
Ekwunife Expresses Concern over Delay in Processing Int’l Passport https://247ureports.com/2023/05/ekwunife-expresses-concern-over-delay-in-processing-intl-passport/ - The Senator representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Senator Uche Ekwunife has harped on the need to address the delay associated with issuance and renewal of Nigerian international passport by the Immigration Services, Worldwide. Senator Ekwunife made the call on Tuesday through a motion she moved to that effect at the Red Chamber, where drew the attention of the Senate to the age-old challenge, which, she said, has caused Nigerians many frustration. According to her, Ekwunife the hitches and procrastination in the processes have brought untold hardships for the teeming Nigerians who either want to travel out of the country or return to the country. |
| Education / Imo University Suspends Lecturer Who Slapped Female Student For Appearing With N by Ukpaka: 1:32pm On May 03, 2023 |
Imo University Suspends lecturer Who Slapped Female Student For Appearing With Non-departmental Outfit https://247ureports.com/2023/05/imo-university-suspends-lecturer-who-slapped-female-student-for-appearing-with-non-departmental-outfit/ - The Imo State University, Owerri, has suspended one of its lecturers, Desmond Izunwanne, for alleging slapping of his female students who allegedly arrived a class session behind schedule and in non departmental uniform. The spokesperson for the University, Ralph Njokuobi, in a statement in Owerri, the state capital, said that the lecturer’s action was “barbaric and unbecoming.” Njokuobi, said that at a management meeting, the university approved the immediate suspension of the lecturer till further notice. The university’s spokesperson also announced that a three Disciplinary community was immediately constituted to “unravel the immediate and remote causes that led to his uncouth behaviour.” |
| Politics / Sudan War: Air Peace Flight Delayed In Egypt by Ukpaka: 12:47pm On May 03, 2023 |
Sudan War: Air Peace Flight Delayed In Egypt https://247ureports.com/2023/05/sudan-war-air-peace-flight-delayed-in-egypt/ - The 274 capacity flight currently seats at a station without the ability to rescue the stranded persons. This is owing to the inability for the stranded Nigerians to arrive to the area where the flight in stationed. Diplomatic lapses is credited for the failure to transport the stranded citizens across the Sudan/Egypt border. The flight crew are reported to be stationed at a nearby hotel awaiting the students to arrive Egypt. |
| Politics / Exclusive: Apprehension Over Role Of Russian Advisers Working With President-ele by Ukpaka: 12:13am On May 03, 2023 |
Exclusive: Apprehension Over Role Of Russian Advisers Working With President-elect Tinubu [GUN] https://247ureports.com/2023/05/exclusive-apprehension-over-role-of-russian-advisers-working-with-president-elect-tinubu-gun/ - Ahead of May 29 swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect, Bola Ahmad Tinubu, fresh apprehension have arisen both in Nigeria and the international community over the presence and role of two Russian citizens who are working as his aides. Political and security watchers are concerned at the real status of the two Russian Advisers. And this is more so as their status in Nigeria is not known as they are not deployed diplomats of the Russian Federation Embassy in Nigeria. There are fears that the President-elect may inadvertently be drawing Nigeria into an arena of global U.S. Versus Russia rivalry, which could destroy the relative peace in the country. |
| Politics / Aviation: Senate Directs Minister To Halt Planned Demolition Of Agencies’ Office by Ukpaka: 11:49pm On May 02, 2023 |
Aviation: Senate directs Minister to halt planned demolition of agencies’ offices in Lagos https://247ureports.com/2023/05/aviation-senate-directs-minister-to-halt-planned-demolition-of-agencies-offices-in-lagos/ - The Senate Tuesday directed the Minister of Aviation , Senator Hadi Sirika to stop forthwith, planned demolition of some Aviation agencies ‘ offices and headquarters in Lagos pending outcome of intervention being made by its committee on Aviation . Resolution of the Senate to this effect , followed a motion moved by Senator Biodun Olujimi ( PDP Ekiti South)) , on urgent need of Senate intervention on the intending warning strike by Aviation Unions . Olujimi in the motion called the attention of the Senate to intending warning strike by the Union of Air Transport Employees , Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria , Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals , National Association of Aircrafts Pilots and Engineers etc |
| Politics / BREAKING: Abia State House Of Assembly Speaker, Orji Impeached by Ukpaka: 4:44pm On May 02, 2023 |
BREAKING: Abia State House Of Assembly Speaker, Orji Impeached https://247ureports.com/2023/05/breaking-abia-state-house-of-assembly-speaker-orji-impeached/ - Honourable Chinedum Orji, the Speaker of Abia state House of Assembly, has been impeached. Although, the reasons for his impeachment was still sketchy as at the time of filing this report, thenewscorner gathered that members of the House, had an emergency session on Tuesday where they concluded his impeachment process. |
| Politics / Stranded Igbos Cry Over Segregation In The Ongoing Evacuation Process In Sudan- by Ukpaka: 9:46pm On May 01, 2023 |
Stranded Igbos Cry Over Segregation In The Ongoing Evacuation Process In Sudan- Appeal For Brothers Assistance https://247ureports.com/2023/05/stranded-igbos-cry-over-segregation-in-the-ongoing-evacuation-process-in-sudan-appeal-for-brothers-assistance/ - n a viral video displayed, some students who are currently trapped in Sudan have alleged that the federal government have failed to accommodate them in the evacuation without any clear explanation. The video sited by our correspondent, students were seen stranded in the deserted street of Sudan, where they called on their wealthy brothers and philanthropists to assist in evacuating them outside the federal government arrangements. In their unanimous appeal, the students stated that there is no single attention given to them by the agents of the federal government who are paid currently to evacuate them. |
| Politics / Grazing Reserve Bill Land Grabbing Legislation Designed To Enslave Nigerians In by Ukpaka: 7:45pm On May 01, 2023 |
Grazing Reserve Bill Land Grabbing Legislation Designed To Enslave Nigerians In Own Country – Ortom https://247ureports.com/2023/05/grazing-reserve-bill-land-grabbing-legislation-designed-to-enslave-nigerians-in-own-country-ortom/ - Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has described the National Grazing Reserves Council Bill, before the National Assembly as a land grabbing legislation deliberately designed to make Nigerians slaves in their own country to serve the selfish and parochial interest of herdsmen in the country. The governor in Abuja yesterday, when Terna Tehermba, hosted him for his 62 birthday. Ortom expressed worry that since 2016, which the presidency introduced the grazing reserve bill to the National Assembly which was rejected based on public outcry, it has not given up the idea of having the bill passed bringing it up using different names. |
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