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Police speak on Rivers crisis, keep mum on attack on Gov Fubara

View this email in your browser Headlines Police speak on Rivers crisis, keep mum on attack on Gov Fubara The police have not also commented on the explosion and fire in the Rivers House of Assembly Complex. Read More UPDATED: I'm not going away – Atiku Atiku said he would continue to struggle with other Nigerians to deepen democracy and the rule of law. FEC approves N2.1trn supplementary budget for 2023 The main items in the supplementary budget are issues of security and the payment of wages to workers in the public sector. 59 UN officials killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Israel has said it is targeting Hamas bases but has also attacked hospitals, schools and other civilian populated areas. The majority of the 8,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza so far are civilians including over 3,000 children, officials said. Get a Unicaf scholarship for a British  Master's Degree! You have the opportunity to study for a high-quality degree at your own pace and tailor your schedule while saving big on expenses. Invest in your future and apply now! Most Recent Stories Abia govt discovers 50 decomposing, 20 headless bodies – Gov Otti Mr Otti said the bodies were discovered when the state government raided Umunneochi Axis after ransoms paid to suspected kidnappers were traced to the area some weeks ago. Read More Abia governor speaks on 'new approach' to secure Nnamdi Kanu's release "I believe in results rather than media hype. We do not want the media noise. We are working very hard to ensure his (Kanu's) release," the governor said. Accept defeat now – APC tells Atiku Atiku had during a press conference on Monday, rejected the judgement of the Supreme Court, affirming the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the February presidential poll. Don't come to FEC meeting unless invited, Tinubu warns "Last week, I noticed people sneaking in and out of this council. People had access to this place when they should not. That is not acceptable. Impeachment: Fubara challenges Rivers lawmakers to name his offences "I can never ever, even if I am aware that there is a plot to impeach me for whatever reason, be part of such destruction. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Security has improved in Borno by 85 per cent - Gov Zulum Business Seplat reports 39% jump in nine-month profit, declares interim dividend Revenue was up by 84.8 per cent at N478.1 billion, supported by average production levels during the period, which advanced 11 per cent. MTN Nigeria's nine-month profit slumps 45% to N147 billion on soaring forex loss MTN Nigeria signed on 3.6 million new active data users to its network within the period, pushing its total active users 13.3 per cent to 43.1 million Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Alleged Cybercrime: Court adjourns Naira Marley's case The anti-graft agency preferred the charges on 14 May 2019. Naira Marley, who sang the famous song: "Am I a yahoo boy", was consequently arraigned on 20 May 2019 before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, but he pleaded not guilty. INTERVIEW: Why I'm empowering young emerging Nollywood directors – Filmmaker Steve Gukas Steve Gukas: The project is called First Features, and Kill Boro is the fourth in a slate of twelve films. We are making twelve films with twelve first-time directors. Opinion The lesson from General Sani Abacha's rule, By Uddin Ifeanyi Amongst other things, my experience of General Abacha's regime is why I am not enamoured of China. Any person, thing, process, or event that invites my freedom to be circumscribed in pursuit of some larger goal that I am not invited to take part in dimensioning can only be dangerous to my many freedoms. That was Sani Abacha's lesson for me. Transparency and governance index: Assessing Nigeria's public governance, By Bisi Olawunmi The annual Transparency and Integrity Index (TII) by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch is an ambitious, trail-blazing project. As a project based on content analysis, its findings can enjoy higher credibility than the perception-based Indexes, and could, over time be incorporated into globally-rated Indexes. Promoted Nigeria's news and entertainment: Shaping unity and awareness In the realm of economics, news updates play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's economic landscape. Solaris, Knownow, Specxs win NCC's talent hunt The culmination of this competition is not confined to the grand prize of N10 million awarded to each winner…, but goes beyond this, as the Commission takes a holistic approach to support these promising innovations. Xiaomi's Year-End Extravaganza: Time to treat yourself From 30th October to 31st December, 2023, buy Xiaomi smartphone to gain a chance to win 6,000,000 naira cash, or Xiaomi TV, or Xiaomi luggage, and an array of instant gifts. Sports #BallonDor LIVE UPDATES: Messi eyes eighth award as Osimhen, Haaland, and others jostle for top prize in Paris Lionel Messi, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, is widely seen as the favourite to claim his eighth award, but he will face stiff competition in Paris. NPFL: Niger Tornadoes coach blames loss in Lagos on 'cheap mistakes' Currently ranked 12th on the league table, the Ikon Allah Boys will host Enyimba in their next match. Fact Checker No, FCT Minister not planning to demolish parts of Abuja National Mosque Claim: Some viral social media posts claimed that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike plans to demolish part of Abuja National Mosque. False! Wetting your head before your other body parts in shower does not cause stroke Claim: Facebook user says strokes are usually more common in bathrooms because of a particular body shower sequence. Health UNFPA supports treatment of 104 VVF patients in Kaduna The condition is among the most distressing complications of gynaecologic and obstetric procedures. UNFPA supplies family planning commodities to 700 Kaduna health facilities – Official "There is also the problem of unsafe abortion when people are not ready, and the solution is simply contraceptives." Read our Top Stories From Last Week EXCLUSIVE: UK authorities punish Nigerian doctor over sex with patient Apart from having sex with the patient in the hospital's toilet on the night of 10 June, Mr Onyekpe still went to the patient's home the following morning and had sex with her. UPDATED: Nigerian politicians appoint allies into INEC to influence elections – Jega Mr Jega, a professor of political science at Bayero University, Kano, said such nominees are not thoroughly screened and the 'damaging effect' of such a situation was seen in the 2023 elections. Borno commissioner, unidentified woman found dead in Guest House "It was a tragic loss but for now, we are all at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital waiting for the autopsy result..." Subsidy Removal: Reps reject motion to make WAEC, NECO, JAMB, others free for Nigerian students The motion sought to urge the Ministry of Education to declare 2023 and 2024 WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations registration free to enable the common man have a direct benefit of fuel subsidy removal palliatives. Nigerian singer arrives performance venue in coffin [PHOTOS] However, the gospel singer, known to many as Onoja, unveiled a mind-bending twist to his career as he arrived at a gospel ministration in a coffin. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.