By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army have raided the camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Ebonyi and Enugu State. The Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, the raid...
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The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State on Wednesday said that the resignation of Mr Doyin Okupe, Campaign Director-General of Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, had projected Nigeria positively to the world. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okupe stepped down from the position...
The House of Representatives has approved the Federal Government 2022 N95.26 billion budget for its Power Company. This followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Power at plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report, the Committee Chairman, Rep. Magaji Da’u Aliyu, said that the budget was...
Hundreds of women have taken to the streets of Ogoja in Cross River to protest against “political arrest” of their children by the Gov. Ben Ayade-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The women who were carrying placards of various inscriptions, alleged that the APC government was witch-hunting its perceived...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, announced the Mini Bid Round 2022. Chief Executive of the Commission, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, who made the announcement in a statement, said the Mini Bid Round was an...
Chevron Nigeria Limited on Wednesday confirmed relocation of its base for logistics support activities from Onne Shore in Rivers to Warri and Escravos in Delta . Chevron’s General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs, Mr Esimaje Brikinn, made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
The Labour Party (LP) on Wednesday endorsed the resignation of its Campaign Director-General, Dr Doyin Okupe from the party. Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the party said this in a letter addressed to Okupe in Abuja, while acknowledging that he received his resignation letter. The News Agency of Nigeria...
The newly-completed Lekki Deep Seaport is ready for inauguration and for commercial operations. Managing Director, Lekki Port Lagos Free Trade Zone Enterprises Ltd. (LPLEL), Mr Du Ruogang, told a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday that arrangements had been completed for its inauguration by President Muhammadu Buhari. “The terminal...
An Ado-Ekiti High Court has sentenced a 38-year-old man, Oladimeji Ayodele, to life imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the convict was arraigned before Justice Monisola Abodunde on Sept. 9, 2021 on a count charge of rape. According to the charge,...
In line with its objective of promoting infrastructure development in communities as well as in promoting justice and peace, the Unubiko Foundation will this Tuesday hand over the renovated Amaelu-Abam Customary Court to the community. In addition, on December 25, 2022, the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Atan-Abam; the Atan-Abam...
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday has lowered the bail condition of the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Femi Olaleye from 50 million to 40 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Ramon Oshodi reduced the bail after the...
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 38-year-old travel agent, Elijah Samson, in a correctional center for alleged N2.8m visa fraud. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel gave the order after the prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo, pleaded that the defendant be remanded as investigation in the matter was ongoing....
Mr Daniel Asuquo, says that the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s visit to Cross River will change peoples perception about him. Asuquo who is the LP candidate for Cross River South senatorial district, stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Calabar on Tuesday. He said that...
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), says it is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Health to reform the health sector. Mr Alex Okoh, the Director-General of BPE made this known at a media event on Tuesday in Abuja. Okoh said the reforms would be in the areas of...
Justice Ramon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, on Wednesday ordered that the court should be vacated during proceedings in the trial of Dr Femi Olaleye charged with defiling his wife’s niece. The prosecution had requested that journalists should be stopped from covering Wednesday’s proceedings...
The Uniccon Group of Companies says that its collaboration with Canada Trade Commission on Africa’s first humanoid robot “Omeife” is worth $12.6 billion. The Chairman of group, Mr Chuks Ekwueme, said this when the Canada Trade Commissioner from Global Affairs Canada, visited its facilities in Abuja. Chuks said that...
The University of Abuja, FCT, says plans have been concluded to begin mining activities withing the institution if declared Economic Free Zone for industries and investors to strive for National development. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, disclosed this at the 2nd Anniversary of the partnership...
Crisis is brewing between the Federal Fire Service in Cross River and its host state counterpart over issue of revenue collection in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state Fire Service has accused the federal fire service of encroachment into its areas of revenue...
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, on Tuesday rejected the nomination of a serving Commissioner for public service award on the occasion of 2022 Public Servants Day. Mrs Theodore Igwegbe, the Head of Service (HoS) in Anambra, had during her speech, announced the Commissioner and 32 others as nominees for...
Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, the Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), says smaller parties will take the lead in 2023 General Elections to project Nigerians political reawakening. Kachikwu said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja while celebrating his victory over the court case involving the party and...