BREAKING: Nigerian Military Announces Arrest of IPOB’s Founding Father
25 Oct
Politics

BREAKING: Nigerian Military Announces Arrest of IPOB’s Founding Father

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Politics tamfitronics The Nigerian Military on Thursday announced the arrest of the founder father of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba in a press briefing said the IPOB leader identified as Pius Iguh was arrested during an operation by troops attached to Operation Udoka in the Southeast region of Nigeria.According to Buba, the operation that led to the arrest took place in the group’s hideouts in Orsu, Imo State, Amaruku and Arochukwu in Abia State.Three other notorious members of the group were also arrested during t he operation.Buba further noted that 24 terrorists were killed while 12 violent extremists were arrested by military troops.He said that one hostage abducted by the group was rescued while the suspects have been handed over to relevant authorities for further action.“Troops at...
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“Anti-party move” – Anambra APC criticizes Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu
25 Oct
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“Anti-party move” – Anambra APC criticizes Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu

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Politics tamfitronics Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State have condemned President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu as a minister-designate, calling it an anti-party action.They questioned the rationale behind the president’s decision to appoint her without consulting party members.The APC leaders in the state made this known during an emergency meeting of stakeholders in Awka on Thursday.They questioned the rationale behind the president’s decision to appoint Ojukwu without consulting party members, describing it as a gross violation of party loyalty that undermines the morale of their members.High Chief Bunty Onuigbo, the South East Zonal Secretary of APC and a member of the APC Elders Forum in Anambra, who spoke on behalf of the stakeholders, stated that the president’s actions do not foster loyalty within the party.His words: “This is nothing...
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Ex-Minister Shittu defends cabinet size, says ‘50 ministers not too many for Nigeria’
25 Oct
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Ex-Minister Shittu defends cabinet size, says ‘50 ministers not too many for Nigeria’

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Politics tamfitronics Adebayo Shittu, Nigeria’s former Minister of Communication, has defended the Nigerian Government by suggesting that having 50 ministers in the cabinet is justified, considering the country’s vast population and the workload of various ministries.Shittu made this assertion during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday evening.President Bola Tinubu recently dismissed five ministers, including Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Prof. Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo (Housing and Urban Development), and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Youth Development).Conversely, seven new ministers were appointed, with notable assignments including Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment.Shittu argued that reducing the number of ministers to save costs would be counterproductive, citing the ever-expanding nature of governance. “There is no point saving a...
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Niger’s ex-prime minister Hama Amadou dies aged 74
25 Oct
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Niger’s ex-prime minister Hama Amadou dies aged 74

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Politics tamfitronics Leading opposition figure Hama Amadou banned by the Constitutional CourtNiger’s former prime minister Hama Amadou, known as “the Phoenix” for his talent for political comebacks, has died in Niamey aged 74, his family announced on Thursday.Newspaper L’Enqueteur said the “giant of Nigerien politics” had died overnight on Wednesday to Thursday after contracting malaria.Tributes poured in on social media for Amadou, who was premier from 1995 to 1996 under President Mahamane Ousmane and again from 2000 to 2007 under President Mamadou Tandja before becoming speaker of parliament from 2011 to 2014. SPONSOR AD “Hama Amadou marked the history of our country with his commitment and devotion to serving the nation,” wrote...
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