The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a Bolt Driver, Obasi Okeke in Abuja. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Mr Haruna Garba, said this on Thursday at a news conference in Abuja. Garba said...
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The Court of Appeal has dismissed the report of the resignation of a member of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), Justice Moses Ugo, describing it as false and misleading. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, the Chief Registrar of the Court, Mr Umar Bangari dismissed the report...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) subpoena witness, Mr Victor Ude, on Thursday tendered Gov Peter Mbah’s NYSC letters of redeployment, deferment and reinstatement to continue his NYSC programme after completing his part two in Law school. Ude tendered the documents before the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal hearing the petition...
The House of Representatives has rejected move by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to approve any increase in electricity tariff. The resolution followed a motion by the Deputy Minority Whip, Rep Aliyu Madaki at the plenary in Abuja on Thursday. In his motion, he expressed concern over the...
The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reveal without delay, all the interests and principal sums on the investments in the Excess Crude Account (ECA) Petroleum Profits (PTT) and Royalty Account to the Auditor-General for the Federation’s Office. The call was sequel to...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a total tax revenue collection of N5.5 trillion for the half-year period of January to June 2023. This is the highest tax revenue collection ever recorded by the Service in any first six months of...
A young lady identified as Chinyere Awuda has been reportedly beaten to death for allegedly stealing a celebrant’s money in Cosmila Hotel in Awka, the Anambra State capital. According to reports, the lady who hails from Nnobi, in Idemmili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, was alleged of stealing bundles of cash...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – His Royal Highness the Shehu of Borno Alh Dr Abubakar lbn Umar Garbai El kanemi CFR fnse has called on all lmams to offer special prayers on Friday, 21st July, 2023 to seek Almighty Allah’s intervention due to the delayed rainfall in Borno State....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The World Health Organization (WHO) says diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease, urging Nigerians to ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against the disease with the prescribed three doses of the pentavalent vaccine. The WHO Emergency Manager in charge of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe...
The Nigerian Army has given express directives to troops to deal ruthlessly with criminal elements operating in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River. Brig.- Gen. Everest Okoro, Commander 13 Brigade Nigerian Army stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Akpabuyo, on Thursday. The News Agency of...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – No fewer than 25 terrorists, bandits and suspected criminals were neutralized and 107 others arrested by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the last two weeks in the ongoing operations that cut across various theatres. The operational activities of the troops across...
The Defence Headquarters says the destruction of rogue vessels used to steal crude oil in the Niger Delta is in line with the extant laws guiding the military operations. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this while addressing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Head of Civil Service , Borno State with effect from 17th July,Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the confirmation of Barr. Mallam Fannami, mni as the Substantive 2023. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Borno.State, Hon. Bukar Tijani in a statement made...
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to grant the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, access to a medical doctor of his choice on grounds that he requires urgent ear surgery amidst his...
The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting is being held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting, which is being chaired by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, has in attendance governors of the 36 states of the Federation, the Director General of the...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area 11, Onne Command, said it generated more than N118 billion in the first half of the 2023 fiscal year. Comptroller Imam Baba disclosed this in a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer,...
The police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned Charity Iroakazi, 28, at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having in her possession 36 berets with IPOB insignia on them. The defendant, a woman, an artisan who resides at 14, Nurudeen St., Ojo, Lagos, is being tried for conspiracy and...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, closed its case against the All Progressive Congress (APC) without calling any witness at the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the petitioner APC is challenging INEC for declaring Abba Yusuf of New Nigeria...
Rangers International FC captain Uche John has bade farewell to his teammates, coaches, management, government, and numerous supporters to further his career with Rivers United. Norbert Okolie, Rangers FC Media Officer, disclosed this to newsmen in Enugu on Thursday. Okolie said that John broke the news on Wednesday at...
Hosts New Zealand have kicked off their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with a huge shocking win over Norway in Group A. Hannah Wilkinson was the hero on the night, scoring the only goal of the game to help the Football Ferns to a first-ever win at any edition...