Drama ensued at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday morning as Aloy Ejimakor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, told judge Binta Nyako to recuse herself from the trial. Mr Ejimakor said the request for her to quit the case again came from his client, who is the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People … [Read more…]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has charged members of the enlarged Abia State Executive Council to approach their assignments and governance with sense of urgency. Governor Otti gave the charge while declaring open a two – day retreat organized by the State Government for members of the enlarged Abia State Executive Council held at … [Read more…]
…Recalls Suspended Commissioners Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, EBSU. This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University. Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the State University. … [Read more…]
Muslims in the South-west have been urged to reject any governorship candidate who refuses to commit to the establishment of Sharia courts in their states. This was the position of the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr Ridwan Jamiu, over the ongoing contentious issue of Sharia courts establishment in Yoruba land. Dr. Jamiu, … [Read more…]
…Anambra has overtaken Enugu – Ugo Agballah Ewoh Doris, Enugu The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji has appealed to citizens of Enugu State to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The Minister made the appeal in an event held in Enugu on Friday, February 7, 2025 to receive Mr Basil … [Read more…]
US President Donald Trump has revoked Joe Biden’s security clearance, barring his predecessor from receiving daily intelligence briefings as he continues a political revenge campaign throughout Washington. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence … [Read more…]
Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has dismissed three officers for abduction, conspiracy, and extortion of unsuspecting victims. The dismissed cops are Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi, with Force No. 501356,attached to Area Command, Aba. Others are Corporal James Daniel, Force No. 511844, attached to the Department of Operations, Umuahia, and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka, Force No. … [Read more…]
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC). The Company, in a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said operations at WRPC was halted to carry out repairs for efficient service delivery. He added that routine maintenance is … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie has convicted and sentenced Dr. Geraldine Orok Ita to prison for fraud. Ita was prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on a twelve-count charge, bordering on forgery and diversion of fund to the tune of N127,686,594,l.87 (One Hundred and Twenty-seven … [Read more…]
Embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Sam Anyanwu, has accused party governors and the Board of Trustees (BoT) of orchestrating efforts to remove him due to his close relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Tribune, Anyanwu claimed that the … [Read more…]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to temper justice with mercy and give freedom to the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from detention. Hon. Kalu made the passionate appeal while addressing the press after the inaugural meeting of the … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently … [Read more…]