PANDEF, IPOB clash over N’Delta’s inclusion in Biafra agitation
The Pan Niger Delta Forum and the Indigenous People of Biafra exchanged words, on Wednesday, over the alleged inclusion of the Niger Delta region in IPOB’s Biafran secessionist agenda. PANDEF, through its National Youth Leader, Donben Donyegha, released a statement…
FG fires Togo, Benin degree holders from MDAs
The Federal Government has fired some civil servants with degrees from private tertiary institutions in Benin Republic and Togo, The CDA News reports. The directive affected federal workers who graduated from the institutions from 2017 to date. The Director of…
Coastal State Bill passes first reading in Senate
Ondo South can’t be part of proposed Ijebu State, says Jimoh Ibrahim A Bill seeking the creation of a Coastal State out of the present Ondo State has scaled the first reading at the Senate. The Bill, sponsored by Ondo…
Katsina police arrest bank official for stealing customer’s N18 million
A bank official in Daura, Katsina State, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly stealing N18 million from a customer through an ATM. The suspect, an Assistant Operations Officer at a new generation bank, is accused of conspiring with a friend…
Ibori’s daughter, four Reps members dump PDP, LP for APC
Eriethake Ibori-Suenu, daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori, alongside four members of the Labour Party, officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, citing internal divisions within their parties as the reason for their defection. Ibori-Suenu, who…
Tax Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Not Intimidated – Akpabio.
The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, stressing that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday that the upper chamber remains…
Police Neutralize Notorious Gang Leader ‘2man’ for Killing Two Shell Workers, Others
A 42-year-old man named Nkem ThankGod, also known as “2man” has been neutralized by the Rivers State Police Command for a series of heinous crimes committed in Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas. His offences include multiple murders…
CDA News updates you need to know Thursday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Senate on Wednesday constituted a committee headed by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) to meet with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), to address…
APC names eight-man reconciliation committee to strengthen party in Adamawa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated an eight-member reconciliation committee to revitalize the party’s structure and address internal grievances in Adamawa State. The committee was announced on Wednesday in Yola by the APC National Vice Chairman for the North…
Nigerian airline slashes local flight tickets to N80,000
Aero Contractors has announced a minimum ticket price of N80,000 for local flights across its routes during the festive season. The airline’s Managing Director, Ado Sanusi, disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing with journalists, describing the initiative as a…