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Author: Doris Israel Ijeoma

  • Supreme Court Judgment: Atiku Holds World Press Conference On Monday

    Supreme Court Judgment: Atiku Holds World Press Conference On Monday

    The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, is scheduled to address the press on Monday, October 30, 2023.

    This announcement comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of Atiku’s appeal and the affirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February presidential election.

    A statement from the PDP Publicity Office released on Saturday outlined the purpose of Atiku’s press conference.

    According to the statement, Atiku Abubakar will focus on addressing crucial national issues of serious importance.

    The press conference is set to take place at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, with the event commencing at 11 am. The significance of this address and its potential implications for the nation are eagerly anticipated by the public.

  • Gov Sanwo-Olu Reopens Alaba Int’l Market

    Gov Sanwo-Olu Reopens Alaba Int’l Market

    The Lagos State Government has taken the decision to reopen the Alaba International Market and some markets within the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo.

    The market was previously closed due to issues related to improper waste management and environmental infractions.

    Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, clarified that the reopening of these markets was not politically motivated but a strategic move to ensure a clean and healthy environment in and around business facilities.

    Wahab stated: “The decision to reopen the markets followed rigorous assessment and implementation of stringent environmental standards. These standards were set to guarantee that businesses in the state operate in a manner that is not detrimental to the environment and the well-being of the people.”

    Collaborating with market officials, the Lagos Waste Management Authority, led by Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, worked tirelessly to ensure that the necessary environmental standards were met. 

    He emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between commerce and environmental health.

    “We have standards that each market in the state has to comply with to make our business environment clean and healthy for buyers and sellers,”

     Gbadegesin explained. “These include proper waste management, zero tolerance for open burning of waste, and zero tolerance for dumping of waste in drainage channels.”

    Gbadegesin encouraged market users and business owners to commit to environmental sustainability through proper waste disposal, emphasizing that compliance with these standards is crucial to avoiding future market closures.

  • Mr Ibu’s Former Manager Refutes Death Rumours, Gives Update On His Health

    Mr Ibu’s Former Manager Refutes Death Rumours, Gives Update On His Health

    Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu’s former manager has strongly refuted the rumours of the his demise. 

    Contrary to widespread social media reports, Chochoo confirmed that Mr. Ibu is currently unwell but very much alive.

    He revealed that Mr. Ibu is scheduled to undergo surgery on either Saturday or early Sunday morning to address his health issues. 

    According to Chochoo, the actor has been declared dead online multiple times over the past two months, despite being alive offline.

    Chochoo stated, “He has been dying online for about two months now. I don’t know where they are getting the news from because online he is already dead, but offline he is still alive. He is having another operation either today or tomorrow morning. I was his former manager, but we are still very close. Online he is dead already, but he is very much alive in reality.”

    Addressing concerns about the potential amputation of Mr. Ibu’s leg due to diabetes, Chochoo clarified that only two toes, which have been severely affected, may be removed. 

    He explained, “He has had some complications based on his health, but this time he is battling with diabetes. Contrary to reports online that they want to cut off his leg, the doctors advised him to cut off two toes because they have been affected by the illness, as they were getting rotten.”

  • APC Debunks LP’s Accusation That Tinubu Will Witch-Hunt Peter Obi

    APC Debunks LP’s Accusation That Tinubu Will Witch-Hunt Peter Obi

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted allegations by the Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure that President Tinubu will harass Labour Party presidential candidate in the February 25 election, Mr. Peter Obi.

    Abure made the allegations while reacting to the Supreme Court’s judgement that upheld Tinubu’s election.

    The apex court had dismissed Peter Obi’s appeal against the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) that initially affirmed the former Lagos State Governor as the rightful winner of the presidential election.

    The court threw out Obi’s petition over failure to prove their allegations of electoral irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act.

    While rejecting the Court’s ruling, Abure said Tinubu is planning to use security agencies to persecute and intimidate Peter Obi.

    However, the APC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, called Abure’s claim untrue.

    He stated that President Tinubu is not the type to target his rivals, while describing the allegation as satanic and mischievous.

    Meseko pointed out that Tinubu has a history of including critics in his government, promoting unity, and even invited the Labour Party to join.

    “Even this so-called Labour Party was invited on board. But most of their people were busy criticising him, saying he wanted to put their people in government so the party wouldn’t pursue their case in court again and all that. I am saying this confidently that there is no iota of truth in what the LP chairman is saying.”

  • Former CBN Dep Gov, Moghalu Gets APSS Appointment 

    Former CBN Dep Gov, Moghalu Gets APSS Appointment 

    Kingsley Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) has been appointed to head the board of directors of the Africa Private Sector Summit, APSS.

    His appointment was announced by the founder and outgoing Chairman of APSS, Judson Wendell Addy.

    Addy expressed confidence in Moghalu’s leadership experience, credibility, and networks.

    This private sector-led non-profit organization, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, is dedicated to promoting trade and investment across the African continent.

    In response to his appointment, Professor Moghalu expressed his honour and commitment to working with African companies, governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the vital role of the private sector in the structural transformation of African economies. 

  • Gunmen Kidnap Plateau NUJ Chairman

    Gunmen Kidnap Plateau NUJ Chairman

    A former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Plateau state, Kapdaba Gobum, was abducted by suspected kidnappers. 

    He was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday night. 

    This happened after he left the Press Centre, headed for his house in the Bukuru area of Jos South.

    Former General Manager of the Plateau Publishing and Printing Company (PPPC), Jonathan Ishaku, and the immediate past chairman of NUJ, Paul Jatau, have confirmed the incident.

     Ishaku mentioned, “But early this morning (Thursday), the kidnappers called his wife and demanded N35 million.”

    Jatau expressed surprise at this development and wondered why journalists should be victims of kidnapping. 

    The former NUJ chairman recently retired as a senior editor with the Nigerian Standard, published by the PPPC.

  • Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment: Rift With Perm Sec Forces Minister To Shun Office

    Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment: Rift With Perm Sec Forces Minister To Shun Office

    The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment finds itself embroiled in a concerning situation as a growing chasm in the working relationship between the recently appointed Federal Minister, Doris Uzoka-Anite, and the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Evelyn Ngige, threatens to cast a shadow over its operations.

    This rift, according to exclusive information gathered by Nigerian Anchor, has created an atmosphere of palpable tension within the corridors of power, raising questions about the ministry’s functionality and its capacity to work as a unified team.

    Doris Uzoka-Anite, who was officially sworn in as Minister by President Bola Tinubu, has conspicuously stayed away from her designated ministry office, preferring to conduct her official duties from the premises of the Bank of Industry. The reason behind her absence is linked to a disagreement with the Permanent Secretary, notably concerning office renovations, with a particular focus on the restroom.

    Sources within the ministry have shed light on the matter, indicating that Minister Doris had requested the renovation of her office space, especially the restroom facilities, to align with her needs as a female minister. However, her request has seemingly fallen on deaf ears, leaving her with no option but to establish her office at the Bank of Industry Headquarters in Abuja.

    In addition to the dispute over office renovations, there is another layer of discord in the form of personal grievances held by Minister Doris against the Permanent Secretary. This animosity was ignited by the Permanent Secretary’s failure to extend congratulations following Doris’s appointment as Minister.

    The first sign of strain between the two parties was apparent when Doris arrived in Abuja to assume her office. She appeared to snub the Permanent Secretary and other senior officials who were present at the airport to welcome her. This initial friction has since snowballed into a complete breakdown of communication, not only between the Minister and the Permanent Secretary but also with other key members of the management team.

    The deteriorating relationship between the Federal Minister and the Permanent Secretary now raises substantial concerns about the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment’s operational efficiency.

    A seamless and collaborative working environment is essential for the realization of the ministry’s goals and objectives, and this internal strife threatens to impede the department’s capacity to function effectively.

    If not addressed promptly and effectively, this internal discord has the potential to hinder the ministry’s ability to achieve its intended objectives, ultimately affecting the progress and development of the industry, trade, and investment sectors in Nigeria.

  • Man To Be Flogged 10 Strokes For Stealing Aluminum Windows

    Man To Be Flogged 10 Strokes For Stealing Aluminum Windows

    A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday, ordered that, Mubarak Shuaibu, aged 26, should receive 10 strokes of the cane for stealing eight aluminium windows.

    Shuaibu,  a resident of Ali Akilu Road Kaduna, was convicted after he pleaded guilty to the charge of criminal trespass and stealing.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Ibrahim Emmanuel, gave the sentence after the defendant pleaded for leniency.

    Emmanuel said that the punishment would have been severe if he had not pleaded guilty, adding that the guilty plea had saved the court the pains of long prosecution.

    Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo, told the court that the complainant, Usman Adamu, of Abakpa area in Kaduna, reported the matter at the Gabasawa Police Station on Oct. 20.

    Leo told the court that at about 9. 30 p.m. the convict criminally trespassed into the complainant’s building site and stole eight aluminum windows.

    He said that the convict, who was apprehended and handed over to the police by a security guards, admitted to committing the crime.

    The prosecutor added that during police investigations, the stolen aluminum windows were recovered from the convict

    The prosecutor said the offences contravened the provisions of sections 348 and 217 of the Penal Code of Kaduna State, 2017.

  • Supreme Court Dismisses Obi’s Appeal Against Tinubu

    Supreme Court Dismisses Obi’s Appeal Against Tinubu

    The Supreme Court of the nation has dismissed the appeal brought forth by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the general election, challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu. 

    Obi had alleged various issues, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s alleged double nomination, which he argued rendered Shettima unqualified to serve as Tinubu’s running mate.

    However, the Supreme Court ruled that the matter of double nomination had already been addressed in a prior judgment and could not be revisited.

     The court stated, “This appeal lacks merit and is hereby dismissed.”

    The appeal by Obi consisted of seven issues, but the head of the seven-member panel of judges, Inyang Okoro, noted that issues 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 had already been addressed in a previous ruling related to Atiku Abubakar’s appeal.

     Atiku Abubakar was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and his appeal had also been dismissed by the court.

    As a result, the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the tribunal, affirming the election of President Bola Tinubu.

  • Ohanaeze Ndigbo Rejects Clarks’ Call To Remove Abia, Imo, Ondo From NDDC

    Ohanaeze Ndigbo Rejects Clarks’ Call To Remove Abia, Imo, Ondo From NDDC

    The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has strongly rejected the recent call by prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, to remove Abia, Imo, and Ondo States from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

    Chief Clark had made this appeal during a press conference in Abuja, where he urged President Bola Tinubu to expel the three states from the NDDC, citing their inclusion for the sake of convenience as the primary reason.

    In response, Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, issued a statement denouncing Clark’s call as “satanic, parochial barbarism,” emphasizing that it posed a significant threat to national cohesion and unity.

    Isiguzoro expected Chief Clark to support the gazetting of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s recognition of the Old Anambra River Basins as oil-producing states, which would include Anambra, Enugu, and Kogi States into the NDDC.

    Isiguzoro accused Chief Clark of promoting ethnic bigotry, which he said had no place in Nigeria’s diverse and multicultural society. 

    Ohanaeze Ndigbo called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reject Clark’s divisive rhetoric and encouraged the incorporation of the Old Anambra River Basins into the NDDC, emphasizing that such a move would correct historical injustices and promote national integration, development, and unity.

    The organization reaffirmed its commitment to a united and prosperous Nigeria, where all ethnic groups are treated with equal rights and opportunities, and where harmony, understanding, and shared prosperity prevail.