Joshua Samuel, Author at Wakenews Nigeria

September 21, 2024

I remain APC’s Chairman in Cross Rivers- Alphonsus Eba

February 24, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Alphonsus Eba has insisted on being the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State. Eba denied being suspended and stated that he is still the state party chairman. The group that claimed to be stakeholders of the party, in a letter signed by Chief Mark Nomba […]

CBN Ordered to pay German National 63.7million and another $10,000 for Illegal detention

February 23, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to pay ₦63.7m and $10,000 to German Martin Gegenheimer for his wrongful arrest and detention by the Nigerian Immigration Service during COVID-19 in 2020. According to a Channels Television report, the court directed Apex Bank to pay the […]

18 Lawmakers takes action to impeach speaker in Zamfara

February 23, 2024 Joshua Samuel

In a remarkable turn of events, the Zamfara State House of Assembly is on the verge of impeaching its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, barring any unforeseen changes or political intervention. A strong majority of more than two-thirds of Assembly members, or 18 MPs, have signed an official impeachment […]

Key Officials in communications and digital economy agencies appointed by President Tinubu

February 23, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of some qualified persons to serve in the agencies below the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. The appointed individuals and their respective positions are: Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC): Abraham Oshadami — Executive Commissioner, Technical Services Rimini Makama — Executive […]

Access to Crypto Exchanges has been banned by Nigerian Authorities

February 22, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Corroborating earlier reports of a ban on cryptocurrency exchanges, the Central Bank of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed all telecommunications companies in the country to restrict access to crypto companies’ websites and applications. This is part of the government’s desperate efforts to prevent the […]

Court suspends national leader of NNPP as Kwankwaso regains leadership of party

February 22, 2024 Joshua Samuel

A Kano State High Court has overturned Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s suspension as leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has had his suspension restored by the Kano State High Court. In suit number K/M1175/2023, the court presided over by Justice Usman Mallaa Na’Abba, issued its decision. The verdict overturned Kwankwaso’s suspension and barred dissatisfied members from serving as national party officers. Justice Na’Abba ordered an interim injunction banning the respondents from identifying as national officers, leaders, or members of the NNPP. Furthermore, the Court annulled Kwankwaso’s alleged suspension and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize the suspension until the move on notice is heard and decided. The court’s verdict restored Kwankwaso’s status as the NNPP’s national head.

Just In: Labour’s Party Deputy Governorship candidate resigns from party

February 22, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi, the Labour Party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2023 election, has resigned from the party. Oyefusi expressed this in a letter to her ward chairperson. The politician praised Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour for her political experience as his running mate, saying that she no longer sees herself aligned […]

Beautiful unique traits that makes a person trustworthy

February 21, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Trust is a fundamental aspect of human relationships and interactions. It is the belief or confidence that one person has in another person’s reliability, integrity, honesty, and ability to fulfill commitments or obligations. Trust involves a sense of confidence and security that allows individuals to depend on each other, share […]

How to get rid of cough after having cold for a few weeks

February 21, 2024 Joshua Samuel

A cough is a reflex action that helps clear your airways of irritants and mucus. It’s a natural defense mechanism of the body to protect the respiratory system from foreign particles, germs, or excess mucus. When your airways become irritated or filled with mucus, nerve endings in your airways are […]

Politics

INEC threatens to sanction aspirants and parties over unlawful campaign

February 20, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Anugbum Onuoha, the Edo State resident electoral commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, has issued a warning to candidates and political parties regarding the consequences of continuing their gubernatorial campaign beyond the deadline. The REC stated in his announcement on Monday in Benin that parties and candidates […]