The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Tuesday, asked Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja to recuse herself from his trial. Kanu spoke from the dock at the resumed proceeding in the seven-count terrorism charge the FG preferred against him. While his lawyer, Mr. … [Read more…]
The Federal Executive Council has approved the construction of judges’ quarters in the Katampe area of Abuja. The council also approved bills to amend Nigeria’s tax laws. “One of the bills offers tax relief to companies that generate incremental employment. Another offers personal income relief to people in private and public employment, from N200,000 to … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the result of the Edo State Governorship election. The party said the review will allow INEC to declare the result that was obtained from the genuine votes cast at the polling units. PDP acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum, … [Read more…]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Following the results of the Selection Committee for the appointments of Permanent Secretaries, the Governor of Ebonyi State , His Excellency Rt. Hon . Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the appointments of the following as Permanent Secretaries:. ABAKALIKI LGA * Dr. Ezeogo Lawrence M. * Barr. Nwede Samuel * Dr. Simon … [Read more…]
…affirm A’Ibom as Nigeria’s Model State Akwa Ibom State has been described as a model State in Nigeria by its Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to institutionalizing peace and unifying the various interests in the state, to ensure optimum benefit for the citizenry. These sentiments were expressed by the Governor at … [Read more…]
The embattled deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in last Saturday’s governorship election in the state vindicated him. Speaking on Arise Television, Shuaibu expressed delight with the victory of the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo in the poll. Shuaibu, who has had a strained relationship with the state … [Read more…]
Following the announcement of the results for the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, Labour Party candidate Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata has said that the election was a transaction in which the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) bought the votes of Edo people rather than engaging in free and fair election practices. … [Read more…]
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the conduct of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Edo State, describing it as a gross undermining of Nigeria’s democratic process Reacting to the election results on Monday, Obi, via a statement on his X account, expressed dismay over the election, … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again condemned the illegal and irresponsible use of its operational identities for skit-making. The EFCC warned skit makers and social workers that it would not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement. This is contained in a statement by the … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu said on Sunday that the victory of his party, APC, in the Edo State governorship election shows people support his polices. The president said this in a congratulatory message to Monday Okpebholo, the APC governorship candidate in the election. The message was contained in a statement by Mr Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. “President … [Read more…]
The average price of a 12.5kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) in the South-south geopolitical zone reached N16,524 in August according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) watch for August reveals that the average price of 12.5kg cooking gas in the country stood at N15,552. This … [Read more…]
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Sunday condemned the outcome of the Edo State governorship election. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21 governorship poll. But in a statement, Fintiri said he wept for Nigeria’s democracy, … [Read more…]