Tuesday, March 17

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Two shot, one dead as police clash with Shi’ite protesters at National Assembly
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Two shot, one dead as police clash with Shi’ite protesters at National Assembly

One individual has been left behind as the Nigerian Police Force confronted Shi’ite demonstrators at the entrance of the National Assembly. The Shi’ites were making their way to the National Assembly to voice their objection against the ongoing incarceration of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheik Elzakzaky. Elzakzaky had received bail from a court, yet the regime of President Muhammadu Buhari has declined to set him free, citing security concerns. The demonstrators clashed with law enforcement at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The police were already positioned at the entrance of the National Assembly awaiting their arrival. Two individuals were shot during the demonstration, but the body of a boy approximately 15 years old was observed being carried away by the Shi’ite...
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Babatunde Ogunnaike’s bio: Everything to know about the co-author of Nigeria’s national anthem
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Babatunde Ogunnaike’s bio: Everything to know about the co-author of Nigeria’s national anthem

Babatunde Ogunnaike’s bio: Everything to know about the co-author of Nigeria’s national anthem For those conversant with the history of Nigeria, the name Babatunde Ogunnaike would surely ring a bell. This is because he is a part of the long history of Nigeria as he contributed to the country’s national anthem, which is still in use to date. Ogunnaike was among the four people, including P.O. Aderibigbe, John Ilechukwu, Sota Omoigui, and Eme Etim Akpan, who dropped their compositions to form the new national anthem, which has been in use since 1978. However, on the 20th of February 2022, the report disclosed that Babatunde Ogunnaike had passed away at the age of 65 years. The news of Ogunnaike’s death came as a shock to many Nigerians who have taken to the various platform ...
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BREAKING: Court affirms Sowore as AAC National Chairman
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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BREAKING: Court affirms Sowore as AAC National Chairman

The Appeal Court convened in Abuja has upheld the publisher of SaharaReporter, Omoyele Sowore, as the National Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC). Sowore had in an appeal numbered CA/A/812/2019 contested a High Court ruling delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, which declared one Leonard Nzenwa as the Acting Chairman of the party. The AAC presidential contender also requested the court through his attorney, Inibehe Effiong, to nullify the ruling of the lower court and grant all the requests made by the appellant. Justice A.J Adah, in his ruling on Thursday, determined that the lower court lacked the authority to interfere in the internal matters of the party. The judge additionally dismissed the suit initiated by Nzenwa, which served as the foundation upon which the Inde...
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BREAKING: APC Governors reduce proposed presidential aspirants to three at the ongoing national convention in Abuja
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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BREAKING: APC Governors reduce proposed presidential aspirants to three at the ongoing national convention in Abuja

Governors elected under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have further narrowed down the roster of intended presidential candidates to three at the ongoing National Convention in Abuja. NAIJATAB NEWS had previously disclosed that APC governors submitted a five-member list of candidates from the southern region to President Muhammadu Buhari for evaluation. The candidates initially suggested were Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Rotimi Amaechi; Governor Kayode Fayemi and Governor Dave Umahi. According to The Nation, the governors have now reportedly reduced the list to three candidates with Tinubu, Osinbajo, and Amaechi included in the proposed roster. The recommendation to President Buhari is not a mandatory resolution but rather a suggest...
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Breaking: President Buhari presents N19.76tn 2023 budget to National Assembly Friday 
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Breaking: President Buhari presents N19.76tn 2023 budget to National Assembly Friday 

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to unveil the N19.76trillion 2023 Appropriation bill to the National Assembly on Friday. The budget unveiling is slated for 10:00 am in the provisional chamber of the House of Representatives. President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, articulated President Buhari’s correspondence regarding the budget presentation during Tuesday's Plenary. NAIJATAB NEWS recalls that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that Buhari will present the 2023 budget to the National Assembly in October. Gbajabiamila hinted as much on Wednesday following an inspection of hearing rooms 028 and 234 within the House. These rooms will act as the temporary chamber owing to the ongoing refurbishment of the House complex. “I am optimistic ...
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