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UAE: Tinubu’s Move To Resolve Emirates Airlines Dispute Is Commendable – Ex-lawmaker Robinson Uwak | The Paradise News
Former House of Representatives member, Robinson Uwak, has explained why President Bola Tinubu should be commended for ordering an immediate resolution of the age-long disagreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates which resulted in visa ban on Nigerian applicants and the suspension of Emirates flights to Nigeria.
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at the EPA’s Environmental Crimes Event
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Dianna, for that introduction. And thank you to our EPA partners for hosting us and to the Justice Department and EPA teams that organized this event. I want to acknowledge the leadership of our Environment and Natural Resources Division, including Todd Kim, Kate Konschnik and Seth Barsky, who are all here with us today, for everything that ENRD does to advance these important issues. And I want to thank all of you for taking the time to join this event.
Direct Primaries Is Constitutional, By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN)
Under and by virtue of Paragraph 15 (b) of Part 1 to the Second Schedule of the 1999 Constitution as amended, INEC shall register political parties in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and an Act of the National Assembly. By virtue of section 222 (a) of the Constitution, no association, by whatever name called, shall function as a political party, unless a copy of its constitution is registered with INEC.
Direct Primaries Is Constitutional, By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN)
Under and by virtue of Paragraph 15 (b) of Part 1 to the Second Schedule of the 1999 Constitution as amended, INEC shall register political parties in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and an Act of the National Assembly. By virtue of section 222 (a) of the Constitution, no association, by whatever name called, shall function as a political party, unless a copy of its constitution is registered with INEC.
Buhari And The Electoral Law, By Reuben Abati
It is now confirmed: President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2021 as forwarded to him by the National Assembly on November 19, 2021. Yesterday, there were speculations as to whether or not the President had complied with the provisions of Section 58 (4) of the 1999 Constitution and whether or not the 30-day time frame in the Constitution had lapsed or not. That has now become academic. The President has rejected the Electoral Act as amended and proposed.
West Africa Reporters
November 21, 2021 Femi Gbajabiamila said deliberate efforts must be made to prepare the children and youth of Nigeria to become the desired leaders of tomorrow. Such August 31, 2018 Posted By: Audu Stanley 2 Views 2019 election, Direct primaries, Nigeria Nigeria ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Buhari, the president of the country is the only one that deserves its direct
UN Envoy Condemns Killing Of Peaceful Protesters In Sudan
Posted by African Examiner African News, Latest News, News Around Africa Friday, November 19th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Michelle Bachelet, has condemned the killings of peaceful protesters against military rule in Sudan. It is “utterly shameful” that live ammunition keeps being used against protesters, Bachelet said in a statement from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.
I’m Way Too Sexy, Burna Boy Boasts
Posted by African Examiner Entertainment, Latest News Friday, November 19th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy on Friday boasted that he’s way too sexy. The self-acclaimed African-giant took to his Instagram stories to share videos of himself and his manager mum, Bose Ogulu, at an event. Sharing a mirror video of himself holding his phone and flashing his dentition, the singer wrote, “I’m too hot.
Declare Interest In 2023 Presidential Position, Ex APC Chairman Nwoye Tells Ndigbo
Posted by Ignatius Okpara Featured, Latest News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Friday, November 19th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Immediate past Chairman of All progress Congress APC, Enugu state Chapter, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has renewed his call on the people of South East zone of Nigeria to indicate interest for president in the 2023 general election, saying it is not enough to sit down and claim that it is their turn to produce the president.
Again, Arm Men Hit Imo, Razes Down Magistrate Court As Police Launch Manhunt On Perpetrators
Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Friday, November 19th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imo state police Command and interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman for Oru West Council area of Imo State, Chief Willie Okolieogwu, have confirmed the burning down of a Magistrate Court in Ubulu, by unknown armed men. Mike Abattam, the Command’s Spokesman disclosed to newsmen in Owerri, the Imo state capital .
Breaking: ISWAP Attacks Damboa LGA In Borno
Posted by Nwa Diokpa Featured, Latest News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Friday, November 19th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Just few days after the attack that killed a general and three other officers of the Nigerian Army in Chibok/Askira Uba in southern Borno, Damboa, another neighbouring Local Government Area is presently under severe gunfire by terrorists of Islamic State West Africa Province. This making it a third attack in one month in Damboa.
How Rohr Damaged Nigerian Football – Ex-NFF Board Member, Green | African Examiner
Posted by African Examiner Latest News, Sports News Friday, November 19th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Christopher Green, has stated that head coach of the national team, Gernot Rohr, has done a lot of damage to the country’s football. Rohr has been under pressure even if he had qualified the Super Eagles for the 2022 World Cup playoffs.
Stop Demonising Me, Prepare To Meet Me In Court – Andy Uba Tells APGA | African Examiner
Posted by Ignatius Okpara Featured, Latest News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Friday, November 19th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the just concluded Anambra State Gubernatorial election, Senator Andy Uba, has warned his members of the ruling All progressive Grand Alliance APGA to stop demonizing him over his resolve to challenge the outcome of the election in court.
ENDSARS Protest: Resign Or Be Sacked, Reps Minority Caucus Tell Lai Mohammed
Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest News, News Across Nigeria Thursday, November 18th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the leaked report of the Lagos State judicial panel of enquiry that validated the massacre of many youths at Lekki during the ENDSARS protest last year, the minority caucus in the House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai to resign or be sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari.
2 cars burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan
Posted by African Examiner Latest News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Thursday, November 18th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two cars were burnt Thursday night in Ibadan, when a fully loaded petrol tanker, went up in flames. According to an eye witness, Mr James Oladeji, a commercial tricycle operator, the incident occurred at Agodi area of Ibadan, on Total Garden-Gate road, near the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Station, in Ibadan.
Railway Workers Begin 3-Day Warning Strike
Posted by African Examiner Latest News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Thursday, November 18th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Workers of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Thursday in Lagos held a peaceful protest at the commencement of their three-day warning strike over poor condition of service. African Examiner reports that the workers, comprising members of Nigeria Union of Railway Workers (NUR) and Senior Staff Association (SSA), took their protest to NRC headquarters, Ebute Meta.
W’Cup: Eagles Scored Second-Lowest Goals Among Qualifiers
Posted by African Examiner Latest News, Sports News Thursday, November 18th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles are the second-worst prolific team among the 10 teams who qualified for the African play-offs of the 2022 World Cup. The Eagles qualified for the play-offs after playing a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on Tuesday to top Group C with 13 points, two better than Cape Verde.
AUN Software Engineering Student Develops Financial Transaction App “Zinger Wallet”
Posted by African Examiner Featured, IT & Telecoms, Latest News Thursday, November 18th, 2021 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A final-year Software Engineering student of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Mr. David Edijala, has launched an innovative new payment platform: “Zinger Wallet.” This app was created to address problems with payment methods in Nigeria, especially with cash, bank transfers, and POS machines.
Electoral Bill: Gbajabiamila Meets Buhari, Insists NASS Stands By Direct Primaries
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met behind closed doors with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting, the speaker expressed optimism that the Electoral Bill recently passed by the National Assembly would soon be signed into law by the president.
Obasanjo Advocates Made-In-Africa Brand To Instill Pride In Continent’s Products
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the creation of an emblematic Made-in-Africa brand that will promote intra-African trade and boost the international export of African products. Obasanjo made the call at the end of the third day of the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF2021) in Durban, South Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the IATF2021 which is being attended physically and virtually ends on Nov.
Super Eagles: Coach, Gernot Rohr, To Know Fate Next Week - Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will decide the fate of Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, next week. Dare stated this on Thursday at the weekly ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Communications team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to the minister, Rohr’s future with the Super Eagles will depend on a report to be submitted by the NFF in the coming days.
Electoral Bill: Gbajabiamila Meets Buhari, Insists NASS Stands By Direct Primaries
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met behind closed doors with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting, the speaker expressed optimism that the Electoral Bill recently passed by the National Assembly would soon be signed into law by the president.
APC, direct primaries only for Buhari, states free to use indirect primaries
August 31, 2018 Posted By: Audu Stanley 203 Views 2019 election, Direct primaries, Nigeria Nigeria ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Buhari, the president of the country is the only one that deserves its direct primaries arrangement while allowing state Governors to adopt whatever arrangement they like.
Why APC Must Enact Change by Jettisoning Indirect Rule, By Ogaga Ifowodo
The one-word motto of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is “Change.” So resonant and powerful is the word “Change!” as a rallying cry that it was the veritable motor that drove APC to its historic victory in the 2015 elections. And this despite the many obstacles that the nature of the party’s emergence posed to its survival, causing many to predict its disintegration and death even before it could get its name printed on the ballots.
2019 INEC Budget: Matters Arising, By Eze Onyekpere
Is Nigeria ready for the 2019 election which is just six months away? Have the executive and legislature given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the resources and support it requires to organise the election? These questions are raised within the context of the executive/legislative imbroglio over the funding of the election.
Direct Primaries: Smart Politics, Good for Governance, By Babafemi Ojudu
Much has been made of the recent insistence of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), on direct primaries as the preferred format for electing flag bearers for the upcoming State and national elections slated for 2019.
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