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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo says it has suspended its primaries for the House of Assembly and House of Representatives indefinitely,  over unreconciled delegates list. A statement by the Legal Advisor of the party in the state, Mr Kessinger Ikeokwu on Sunday,  attributed the non-conduct of the primaries to confusion caused by the National Assembly. Ikeoku explained that …

There are conflicting stories on the position of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill waiting for President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent. It was earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari may have appended his signature to the piece of legislation. Some online platforms, on Saturday, published a story claiming that the President had already signed the bill, which was transmitted to him last …

Washington, D.C. – Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone announced on Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should not be admitted to Holy Communion in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, nor should she present herself to receive the Eucharist, until she publicly repudiates her support for abortion. Cordileone said on May 20 that the step was “purely pastoral, not political” and came after …

Despite frantic efforts by Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, to restore peace and security in the state, the activities of ‘unknown gunmen’ terrorising the state seem not to be abating Gunshot sounds are increasingly becoming familiar to many residents of Anambra State. As if the trauma that arises from constantly hearing gunshots is not enough, the firers cause arson. They …

…Says Nigerian soldiers have turned into a police  ‘I will completely overhaul the military, relocate to Sambisa ‘ ” If I become the President I will. live in Sambisa, I will stay thee during weekend holidays and see if anything will touch me,” he said”. Former Chief Security Officer to late military Head of State General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Saturday, vehemently debunked viral reports that it intends to replace the naira notes in circulation with digital currency, the eNaira, in near future. In a telephone conversation with Sunday Sun in Abuja, the Director, Corporate Communications Department of the apex bank, Mr Osita Nwanisobi, disowned the statement that purportedly emanated from a stakeholders’ …

• State Assembly, House Of Reps Primaries May Hold Tomorrow• Crises Fester In Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River Chapters• Aspirants Warn Against Imposition• Imo SWC Orders N160,000 Compulsory Stipend For Delegates• Ayu Expresses Worry Over Rising Insecurity, Insists Exercise Will Be Transparent There is confusion, uncertainty and tension in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as it has again postponed …

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, the umbrella body of all the youth groups in the South East geopolitical zone has called on the General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi to ignore the warning of Emma Powerful, spokesman of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB)urging him to cancel his crusade in South East …

…Says strike continues The Academic Staff Union of Universities has insisted that its members won’t resume work despite the Federal Government’s payment of minimum wage arrears. This [was contained in a circular by the University of Lagos branch of the union titled, ‘Payment of minimum wage arrears’. The chairman of UNILAG ASUU, Dele Ashiru, confirmed the authenticity of the circular …

There was tension on Friday and Saturday in Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State over an alleged blasphemous comment posted on social media. The police said people were injured, houses and shops razed by rampaging youth in the area. The police spokesperson in the state, Ahmed Wakil, in a statement, said six houses and seven shops we’re set ablaze and many …