Umar Damagun
24 May
A member of the House of Representatives, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, yesterday, accused the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic
18 Apr
The crisis rocking the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, as the party's lawmakers in the National Assembly kicked against a plot to extend the tenure of the Acting national chairman of the party, Umar Damagun. The spokesperson of the group, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere speaking to journalists in Abuja, claimed that they…
18 Apr
The crisis rocking the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has again taken a new turn as lawmakers elected on the platform of the party in the National Assembly, have raised the alarm over an alleged plot to shift the election of a new national chairman at Thursday's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to August. They claimed…
17 Apr
The stage is now set for the election or appointment of a new National Chairman for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) following a significant move by former chairman Iyorchia Ayu. On Wednesday, Ayu demonstrated his unwavering dedication to the party by withdrawing all pending appeals at the Court of Appeal, where he had been contesting…
16 Apr
On Tuesday, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) faced a fresh crisis during the House of Representatives' caucus meeting. Allegedly, lawmakers aligned with the party's acting Chairman, Umar Damagun, and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike attempted to express confidence in Damagun, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The failed plot was as a result of resistance from a…
16 Apr
The meeting of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives ended in commotion with the lawmakers sharply divided along the lines of those in support of the party's Acting National Chairman, Umar Damgun and those against his continued stay in office. The meeting summoned by the leader of the caucus and…
14 Apr
The House of Representatives is currently experiencing palpable tension among lawmakers of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) over a proposed vote of confidence on the party's acting chairman, Umar Damagun. The move has sparked a clash between factions within the party, leading to a polarized atmosphere. A group of PDP lawmakers and stakeholders have been…
11 Apr
The Peoples Democratic Party State House of Assembly Candidates Froum (PDP-SHACF) has called on the acting national chairman of the party, Umar Iliya Damagum, to quit his position and pave a way for a substantive national chairman to emerge from the North-Central zone of the country. The group of the PDP faithful also called for…
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The Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, has revealed that the Federal Government will save N640 billion by terminating Julius Berger’s contract to construct the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road. Umahi made this known when he appeared before the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee. He explained that the road project awarded to Julius Berger was terminated recently after…
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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has appointed the immediate past Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government, Kabiru Jarimi as his Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs. This is contained in a statement by Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Sani. Jarimi is expected to bring his wealth of experience in Local Government Administration to…
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Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly and representative of the Dekina II constituency, Enema Paul, has passed away. Paul reportedly died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, Speaker of the Kogi State House Assembly, offered his condolences to the late lawmaker's family, describing him as "a temperate,…
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Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago has canvassed the support of the citizenry in the state for the electrification of the 25 local government areas of the state to enhance the well-being of the people. Speaking while commissioning the electrification project initiated by the member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency, Niger State, Jafar Muhammad Ali, he noted that…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a fine of ₦150 million on Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) found guilty of aiding the illegal distribution of mint naira notes to currency hawkers. CBN, in a circular issued on Friday and signed by Mohammed Olayemi, Acting Director of the Currency Operations Department, said it was concerned…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday denied claims that it approved the use of Lung Detox Tea, which promotes smoking. In a statement on Saturday signed by Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, the agency clarified on its X handle that the application for approval of the product…
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The National Council on Information and National Orientation has resolved and approved that the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Nigerian Television Authority(NTA) and Voice of Nigeria (VON) should open offices in some selected countries. This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 48th meeting of the council held from December 11…
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The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has restored power supply to the Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River after 15 years of darkness. The people commended the Sen. Bassey Otu-led administration for keeping his campaign promise of restoring power supply to the council when elected. Mr. Innocent Inaku, PHEDC Branch Manager for Cross…
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FG flags off Abia Airport construction on Tuesday, says Kalu From Adamu Abuh, Abuja The flag-off of the construction of the Abia Airport would be held on Tuesday, according to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu. Kalu said that the Abia Airport project is a testament to the Federal…