Ex-Abia PDP chair, Sen Nwaka quits party.
Former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abia State chapter, Senator Emma Nwaka, has announced his resignation from the party. This was contained in a letter he addressed to the Chairman of his Ward 5, Oguduasa, Isuikwuato Local Government Area,…
Four arrested for blackmailing ex-NPA MD, impersonating EFCC chief.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended a four-man syndicate for allegedly impersonating and blackmailing its Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, in a one million dollar fraud. The EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in…
Taraba appeals for NEDC assistance in flood ravaged communities.
|#CDAnews Taraba State government has pleaded with the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to provide assistance to flood-ravaged communities across the state. The state deputy governor, Aminu Alkali, made this appeal on Thursday in Jalingo, the state capital, while hosting the…
We’ll dislodge opposition in Edo, Anambra, S’East states — Ganduje.
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, said yesterday the party has introduced an intellectual wing, Progressive Institute, to set agenda and offer solutions to the challenges bedeviling the country. Ganduje, who stated this while speaking…
FG okays 50% electricity subsidy for hospitals.
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent subsidy for the electricity consumed in public hospitals across the nation. The approval came as Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Eko DisCo, yesterday disconnected power supply to the University of Lagos, Akoka,…
Why cement prices are high — BUA boss.
The Chairman of BUA Cement, AbdulSamad Rabiu, yesterday, said cement dealers frustrated his company’s plan to sell cement at N3,500 per bag last year. Speaking at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the company in Abuja, Rabiu also said that…
Nigerian Army on victory path, says Lagbaja.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reassured Nigerians that the military will soon surmount the prevailing security challenges bedevilling the country. Lagbaja stated this during the closing ceremony of the COAS combined second and Third…
CDA News updates you need to know Friday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully conducted airstrikes against terrorists in the Jubillaram area, southern Tumbuns, near Lake Chad, eliminating several militants. AVM Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public…
Gov. Otti Shuns Abure, Summons LP Stakeholders Meeting In Umuahia.
Despite protestations by the Barrister Julius Abure-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Labour Party, LP , Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has gone ahead to summon a stakeholders meeting. Otti, who is the only Governor elected on the…
Arochukwu-Ohafia Road: Orji Kalu Fact-Checks Alex Otti, Counters Claims in Governor’s Speech | READ FULL|
Arochukwu-Ohafia Road: Orji Kalu Fact-Checks Alex Otti, Counters Claims in Governor’s Speech In a statement released on Wednesday by Kalu’s Media Office and signed by George Maduka, the Senator questioned several aspects of Governor Otti’s speech, particularly the attribution of…