A Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday, exonerated the Federal Government on the allegation that leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was forcefully abducted abroad to stand his trial. Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, held that rendition for the purpose of criminal investigation...
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By RICHARD ABU, Nasarawa – Heavy rain storm on Thursday destroyed properties worth millions of naira following a heavy down poured that lasted for more than two hours in Auta Balefiin, a suburb in Karu LGA of Nasarawa State. Already residents of Auta Balefi in Karu LGA are counting...
Eight of the 15 counts charges brought against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been struck out. The eight charges were struck out by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. The 15 charges which bordered on terrorism were filed against Kanu...
A human rights lawyer, Mr Tope Temokun, has dragged the Department of Security Service (DSS) to court over alleged illegal detention of a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Olupona Adewale. Temokun in a suit number FHC/AK/C5/29/2022 filed at the Federal High Court, Akure, sought the...
Algerian civil defence service said at least 10 people were killed in an explosion in a residential building that was caused by gas leak that subsequently led to the collapse of the building. The explosion which occurred in Algeria’s Bordj Bou Arreridj province left 10 dead and 16 others...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said professionals in various fields, especially accounting, provide the strength and framework for thriving economies, assuring that his administration will continue to engage experts to gain measurable and reliable results. Receiving a delegation from Institute of Chartered Accountants...
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emiefele and Mr Temitope Ogunsemo, the founder of Krystal Digital Solutions L.td., have been listed in the Forbes Africa Undiscovered Series for Nigeria. Mr Uri Onojake of GLG Communications, a consultancy firm, made the disclosure in a statement on...
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd. has called for the establishment of special courts for the prosecution of oil thieves in the country. Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of NNPC, made the call on Thursday in Abuja when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee...
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has placed a ban on media coverage for cases bordering on terrorism The court’s Chief Information Officer, Dr Catherine Christopher, announced this in a statement on Thursday while outlining FHC’s new practice directions. Terrorism proceedings, according to the statement, will be conducted in...
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has urged Nigerians that in the 2023 polls they should vote only for political leaders who will guarantee the completion of ongoing projects in the country. Fashola gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja when a delegation of the Trade...
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Ahead of the 2023 general election in Cross River State, over 41 support groups have called on the former lawmaker representing Southern Senatorial District, Senator Bassey Otu to contest for governorship ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC). The leader of the support groups, Boniface...
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the posting of new Commissioners of Police in Imo, Kaduna, Edo, and Adamawa in a bid to tackle the security challenges in the states. While Imo has been faced with attacks by gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed...
U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has described the adoption of the resolution to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council as an “important and historic moment”. Thomas-Greenfield spoke on Thursday at UN General Assembly (UNGA) following the vote in response to Russian forces’ alleged killings of civilians...
Netflix and EbonyLife Studios have announced the global lunching of blockbuster thrilling limited series, ‘Blood Sisters’, on the streaming service on May 5. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Netflix and EbonyLife Studios announced the cast of Netflix’s first original Nigerian series, “Blood Sisters,”, in 2021. The...
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Thursday assured shareholders and investors of its unwavering commitment to sustaining its current growth trajectory. The Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, gave the assurance at the 60th Annual General Meeting of UBA at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, monitored virtually in Lagos. He...
The Federal Government has condemned the Polish Authority for detaining Nigerians and other African students who fled war-torn Ukraine due to their black skin. The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who said this in Abuja, expressed displeasure over the development, saying it was wrong...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has directed the reinstatement of political appointees who had resigned to contest elections but were not favoured by zoning. He said, however, that only those whose positions were not replaced will enjoy the privilege. Governor Ortom disclosed this on...
Gunmen have attacked the headquarters of Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra where Governor Chukwuma Soludo hails from. The incident happened on Thursday. Some of the buildings were also set ablaze during the attack in Aguata town. Security officials and men of the fire service are at the scene...
…As NASRDA boss hails ICRC as key to Nigeria’s devt By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKA, Abuja – The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has thrown its weight behind the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in its quest for effective satellite solutions in rural areas. Acting Director General of the...
By BENJAMIN ORESEMEKA, Abuja – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said it is currently working along with other agencies on a sectoral strategy to tackle any potential cyber security threat on the Nigerian capital market. The Director-General of SEC, Mr Lamido Yuguda disclosed this on Thursday while...