By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, again suspended the planned arraignment of a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah and others on alleged N7.9 billion fraud charges, citing security reasons, According to the judge, the court will not continue...
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The Lagos State Government on Friday began process toward removal of distressed buildings in the Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Government of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the enforcement team of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Lagos State Task...
The Police Command in Ekiti State has arrested eight suspects alleged to be involved in several bank robberies in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ogundare Dare, told newsmen on Friday in Ado-Ekiti that four suspects were also arrested for receiving stolen properties, and four...
Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) has emerged as the Minority Leader of the 10th House of Representatives. Chinda, who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers, emerged as the leader at a meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in Abuja on Friday. This followed the withdrawal of Rep. Oluwole...
Sen. Dino Melaye, a star witness of Alhaji Abubakar Atiku and the Peoples Democratic Party has told the Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC) that the final result of the presidential election was wrongly computed and announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Melaye, the 22nd witness of the...
The Federal Government (FG) says it is ready and eager to partner with Enugu State towards the economic prosperity of the nation and protection of lives and property. This was disclosed by the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, who led a Federal Government delegation to the funeral of Lady...
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed petitions written against a retired Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili and 25 other Judicial officers who were accused of professional misconduct in the discharge of their duties. This is contained in a statement issued by NJC Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye...
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the DSS has been ordered to immediately grant the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, unrestricted access to his lawyers and family members as it is within his constitutional right. Emefiele was arrested by...
President Bola Tinubu has received support from the people of Niger Delta region in his fight against oil theft in order to improve the nation’s economy. Mr Asari Dokubo, a Niger Delta activist, gave the support assurance when he visited the president on Friday in Abuja. Dokubo said that...
A police constable, Nura Mande, who found and returned missing $800 USD Basic Traveling Allowance (BTA) to a Katsina pilgrim in 2022, got a hajj seat for 2023 pilgrimage. CSP Gambo Isah, the Public Relations Officer, Zone 14, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Katsina. Isah...
Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), on Friday, said the Federal Government is providing solar energy alternatives to Nigerians in a bid to cushion the effect of subsidy removal on businesses and households. Ahmad who was speaking after the inspection of REA’s...
Ms Ijeoma Osamor, Broadcast Journalist with DAAR Communications Plc on Friday testified in the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). Osamor, who anchors a programme in the Africa Independent Television (AIT) “Democracy Today” was subpoenaed as ‘7th witness (PW 7) for Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) . Obi and...
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has declared seven days of mourning in Ijaw land following the deaths of about 10 Ijaw sons and daughters in two road accidents that occurred on June 11. The INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, announced the seven-day mourning in a statement in Yenagoa on...
Polish Foreign Ministry on Friday said the plane carrying the security personnel and press crew of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was detained due to the presence of “dangerous materials” and “undeclared persons” on board. The crew has been in Warsaw for the second day in a row due...
A staff team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Ghana’s economy has started showing signs of stability after the start of the IMF’s three-year support program. In a statement released after a week-long working visit to the West African country, the IMF team said Ghana currently...
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, on Friday urged African parents and guardians to desist from child labour. FIDA also called for abolition of street hawking by schoolchildren. The Chairperson of FIDA, Ikeja Branch, Mrs Marian Jones, made the appeal while speaking with pupils of Police...
No fewer than 341 members of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) converged on Owerri, the Imo capital on Friday, for the 2023 National Bennial Convention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for the conference is “Post 2023 Election: Promoting professionalism for enhancement of democracy...
The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project has advanced with the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) to ensure progress and strategic direction of the 25 billion dollars Trans-Atlantic gas pipeline project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four MoUs were signed on Friday in Abuja at...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Frank Mba and Bala Ciroma as Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed this in a statement...
The Labour Party in Enugu State says it will call 36 witnesses to testify against Mr Peter Mbah of the People Democratic Party (PDP) at the Governorship Election Tribunal over alleged certificate forgery. The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is hearing the petition filed by Edeoga of the Labour Party...