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US Condemns Abuja Emab Plaza Bomb Blast

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Emab Plaza bomb blast The Government of the United States has condemned the Wednesday's bombing at the busy Emab Plaza, Wuse 2, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that killed over 21 people with more than 17 others injured. According to the statement released Thursday by the Information Office, Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the US Embassy in Abuja, the bombing is an "inexcusable violence against Nigerians". The statement reads: "The US Embassy strongly condemns yesterday’s bomb blast in Wuse II, Abuja. These heartless and violent attacks on innocent Nigerians are inexcusable and clearly bespeak the criminality of those behind these attacks in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and call on all Nigerians regardless of region or religion to join in and support efforts to put an end to this evil against humanity. "The United States remains committed to supporting the people of ...

Tinubu’s wife faces Senate panel over comments

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REMI TINUBU The senate on Thursday directed its committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the Vice Chairman of the Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, over her alleged criticisms of the red chamber and its leadership in the media. The action was sequel to a motion raised by the Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN) under Order 43 (Privileges) of the Senate Standing Orders (2011, as amended). Ndoma-Egba drew the attention of his colleagues to some newspaper publications on the interview granted by Tinubu where she reportedly condemned “the rot” in the Senate. The senator who represents Lagos Central Senatorial District, had allegedly said that the actions of the Senate leadership was always sympathetic to the Peoples Democratic Party-led executive arm of government.  Ndoma-Egba said, “I would have brought this matter on the first day of our resumption but for respect for the memory of our departed col...