By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed to the North East have rescued another abducted Chibok Schoolgirl, Lydia Simon in Ngoshe area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno state,, barely few days after the 10th year anniversary of their abduction. The troops who...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigerian Army troops have repelled an attack by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militia arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Okija, Ihiala LGA of Anambra. The army authority in a post on its X Handle (formerly Twitter) on Friday,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello wanted for an alleged financial crime to the tune of N80.2 billion. The anti-graft agency announced this on Thursday evening in a Facebook post it captioned “Ex-Gov Yahaya...
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday dismissed an application by the former governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano challenging the powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to prosecute him. Ruling on an application filed by Obiano challenging his trial on Thursday, Justice Inyang Ekwo said...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, fixed May 9 for hearing in a N1 billion suit filed by Dr Olu Agunloye, former Minister of Power and Steel under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after EFCC’s...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned until April 23 for ruling im an application by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking a substituted service of the charge on the immediate-past Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for...
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Hassan Dada, has expressed concern about the high number of weapons in unauthorized hands in Nigeria. He said this on Thursday in Enugu at a one day seminar on the control of proliferation of small arms and light...
Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has successfully recorded its first set of quadruplets, delivered by a 49-year old woman, following Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) conception. Prof. Chinedu Ekwempu, a Professor of Infertility and Endocrinologist and JUTH’s IVF Centre Coordinator, told journalists on Thursday in Jos, that the woman had...
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Thursday in Abeokuta donated 25 patrol vehicles and drones to the Police Command in the state. Governor Abiodun made the donation on behalf of the state government while receiving the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun, in his office. He noted that...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Community stakeholders from Maiduguri and Jere LGAs of Borno State have called for more advocacy and enlightenment activities by the government and it partners in tackling social vices in the state. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday during a dialogue on social...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned members of the public against obstruction of its operations, saying it is a criminal offence EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale in a statement on Thursday said: ”It is a criminal offence to obstruct the commission’s officers from carrying out their...
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi has warned against obstructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from carrying out its lawful duty . Fagbemi’s warning is contained in a statement in Abuja. “This is a matter of very grave concern,...
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to set aside an arrest warrant issues against him. Bello, through his lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed, SAN, told Justice Emeka Nwite that the court lacked jurisdction to grant the order in the first instance....
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday ordered accelerated hearing in a suit filed by Incorporated Trustee of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria, over leadership tussle. The Incorporated Trustee of CAC had filed a suit against some members, challenging the leadership of the church. The trustees...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration would continue to keep the legacies of late Malam Aminu Kano by impacting positively on the lives of the people. Yusuf spoke in Kano on Wednesday night during a symposium to mark the 41st anniversary of Malam Aminu Kano’s...
The National Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said issues relating to the appointment of the party’s national chairman will not be listed for discussion at its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting holding by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah on Wednesday offered scholarship up to university level to 11-year old domestic worker, Happiness Nwafor, who was allegedly abused and brutalised by her employer. The governor also ordered the rehabilitation of the victim. The State Commissioner for Children, Gender and Social Development, Mrs...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed the optimism that Nigeria will become a major economic force in the world under President Bola Tinubu. Shettima stated this at the Presidential Villa, Abuja when he hosted a delegation from the Commonwealth Enterprise Investment Council (CWEIC) led by its Chief Executive Officer...
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has pledged to work toward strengthening the party to regain its lost glories. Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and the Chairman of the forum stated this when he briefed newsmen shortly the forum’s meeting, ahead of the National Executive Committee...