There are indications that cracks have occurred within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G5 governors: Nyesom Wike, Rivers, Samuel Ortom, Benue; Seyi Makinde, Oyo; Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu; and Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia. Three of the state governors are reported to have made a “complete turn” (C-Turn) by rescinding their hardline position against their party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Their decision, according to the Saturday Telegraph’s sources during the week, followed the nonconcurrence of the G-5 governors on who to support in the 2023 presidential election, apart from their party’s Atiku Abubakar. Recall that the five governors have called for…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Stocks for cholera vaccines are reportedly running short as Malawi’s worst epidemic in decades has sparked massive demand, a local media outlet has reported. The spokesperson for Malawi’s health ministry, Adrian Chikumbe, said that the country has no more cholera vaccines. Malawi secured a tranche of 2.9 million doses from the Gavi-supported Global Oral Cholera Vaccine Stockpile in November. The country’s 29 health districts reported cholera cases since the confirmation of the first case in March 2022. As of January 20, Malawi’s health authorities reported a total of 631 new cases of cholera; 17 new deaths. The cumulative confirmed cases…
ASHENEWS reports that Garba Bangagiya, the District Head of Kuta, headquarters of Shiroro local government in Niger state has died. He died on Friday at the age of 105. He is survived with a wife, 23 children, and many great grandchildren. Among his children are Audu Garba, the Village Head of Wonu; Saidu Garba, the Village Head of Pokozhiyi; Sale Garba Bangagiya, the Village Head of Tawo; Uba Garba, the Village Head of Kuji; Mohammed Garba Magaji, a Director of Planning, Research and Statistic with Niger state Ministry of Sports Development, and Saleh Garba, a staff with the Magistrate Court…
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has set up a six- member committee to work with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address some issues in the country’s monetary management and financial system.
ASHENEWS reports that the officials of the Jarma Peace and Stability in Sokoto state, have vowed to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in spite rumours that its patron, Ummarun Kwabo AA is planning to dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Media Team of the Sultan of Sokoto has called on Nigerians to ignore the irresponsible attempt by the campaigners of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi to drag the Sultan into the politics of 2023.
A leading entertainment company, MultiChoice says its new television series: “The Real Housewives of Abuja”(RHOAbuja) is set to premiere exclusively on Showmax on February 17 with new episodes every Friday.
A Japanese weekly news magazine Shukan Asahi will end its over 100-year publication history in May, its publisher said on Thursday. Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc. said it made the decision because the market for weekly magazines is shrinking and that revenues from advertisements had decreased, adding that it will focus its resources more on digital media content and book publishing. The magazine, Shukan Asahi was launched in 1922, known for its focus on a wide range of issues, including politics, economics, and culture, and is said to be Japan’s oldest weekly. The publisher said that circulation of the weekly Shukan…
The Hydro Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) says it has approved N1.2 billion for a water project involving the overhauling and reticulation of New Bussa waterworks in the Borgu local government area of Niger. The HYPPADEC Managing Director, Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa announced this known during the hand-over ceremony of the contract at the site of the waterworks in New Bussa on Thursday. He observed that with the completion of the rehabilitation of the waterworks, the dearth of water that the area had been experiencing for a long time would end. Sadiq-Yelwa said that the contract would be completed within six…
A globally-renowned tech firm, Microsoft has announced that it is laying off 10,000 employees from its service, the Times of India has reported.