By Tony Obiechina, Abuja A national socio-political group, Women For Yari Movement (W4YM), has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of June 12 Democracy Day and appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from dissociating himself from the now botched attempt to foist a leadership of stooges on the incoming 10th National Assembly. Also, the W4YM has reiterated its conviction that Distinguished Senator Abdulaziz Yari would emerge the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly in a free and fair election, which the President Tinubu has now guaranteed. The W4YM which stated this a statement it issued Monday, to celebrate Democracy Day…
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DAKAR – The African Union (AU) High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows (AU HLP on IFF) and the Working Group on the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR), composed of the African Union, the Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA), Forum Civil, the Pan-African Lawyers Union (PALU) and TrustAfrica, are holding a conference on the theme, “Addressing Illicit Financial Flows and Asset Recovery in the Extractive Industry”, on the margins of the 2023 Global Conference of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) from 13 to 14 June 2023 in Dakar, Senegal; the first ever EITI global conference to be…
By Adeboye Ado, AKURE Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has expressed confidence in the new administration of President Bola Tinubu, urging him to comprehensively revalidate the lost hope of Nigerians. The Governor stated this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, on Monday in Akure, the state capital. “The need for restructuring has become undeniable. The federal government must relinquish its excessive control over the sub-national entities. It is imperative that security is decentralised to the states. There is no better time than now for the establishment of state police. “The symbol of the June…
President Bola Tinubu has warned against truncating or abridging of democracy through unnecessary illegals orders, saying democracy remains the best option for development. In a broadcast to the nation on the occasion of the Democracy Day celebration on Monday in Abuja, Tinubu said that only the rule of law and a vibrant judiciary would ensure justice and strong institutions. He said that democratic system was already taking firm grip in Nigeria’s political landscape with the outcome of the 2023 elections and the resort to the court by aggrieved parties. “That the polls were intensely contested is in itself positive evidence…
By Adeboye Ado President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has identified with Nigerians over the recent hike in fuel price, saying he understands the bitter plight of the citizenry over the soared price of petroleum. Tinubu stated this on Monday while addressing Nigerians on the occasion of 2023 Democracy day. The President had in his May 29 inauguration address declared that subsidy was no more. Shortly after his declaration, queues surfaced at petrol stations across the country. In his Democracy Day speech, Tinubu admitted that the decision would impose extra burden on the people and assured Nigerians that their sacrifice won’t go…
TEXT OF DEMOCRACY DAY NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON JUNE 12, 2023. Fellow Nigerians, It is exactly three decades today that Nigerians went to the polls to exercise their inalienable right to elect a President of their choice to lead the transition from military dictatorship to a representative government of the people. The abortion, by military fiat, of the decisive victory of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the June 12, 1993, presidential election, up to that time, the fairest and freest election in the country’s political evolution, turned out,…
Egyptian international, Mohamed Abdelmoneim, flicked home a 78th minute header as Al Ahly came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Wydad Athletic Club in Casablanca on Sunday. The result meant Al Ahly clinched a record extending 11th CAF Champions League title. The Red Devils won the tie with a 3-2 aggregate score, having recorded a 2-1 victory at home in the first leg in Cairo last weekend. Abdelmoneim made a brilliant run to the near post, flicking home an Ali Maaloul corner to send the small crowd of Ahly fans into pandemonium. With the win, Al Ahly wiped…
Enyimba International FC on Sunday emerged champions of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after winning the Super-Six playoffs with a 1-1 draw against defending Rivers United FC. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Enyimba International FC have now won the league nine times. Former Remo Stars’ player, Ekene Awazie, opened scores with the only goal for the Peoples Elephants in the 40th minute. Rivers United FC restored parity through Nyima Nwagua in the second half. Enyimba FC finished top of the Super-Six playoffs with nine points, same as Remo Stars but with superior goal difference. (NAN)
**As Rivers Angels edge Confluence Queens to finish 3rd By Harry Awurumibe, Editor Abuja Bureau There was ecstatic scenes around the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba on Sunday evening after Chinaza Agoh’s brace ensured that Delta Queens football club defeated former champions, Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in the final of 2023 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Super Six to win the coveted trophy for the first time. Agoh whose winning goal, a solo effort came in the 86′ when she evaded all the crunchy tackles by Bayelsa Queens’ defenders to score, had earlier drew her team level in the 67′ after captain…
An Islamic human rights group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has backed the move by the Lagos State House of Assembly to make new laws that would protect indigenes in the state. The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, revealed on Tuesday, 5th June, 2023 that the state would promulgate laws for the protection of its indigenes. MURIC voiced support for the new laws in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Monday, 12th June, 2023. The statement reads: “The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, revealed on Tuesday, 5th June, 2023 that the state…