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The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on Thursday, vowed to ensure justice was served in the case of Lagos-based female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer on Christmas day. The police officer, who was later identified as Drambi Vandi, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, was attached to Ajiwe Police Station … [Read more…]
His fame was such that in 1967 factions of a civil war in Nigeria agreed to a brief cease-fire so he could play an exhibition match in the country. Pelé, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, … [Read more…]
Gunmen, yesterday, attacked the Divisional Police Station in Ihiala community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, setting it on fire. Also, the gunmen, freed some suspects in the station and equally broke into the station’s armoury, cartimg away arms and ammunition. According to sources, the hoodlums stormed the area in the early hours of … [Read more…]
An explosion has rocked the ancient city of Okene, the headquarters of Kogi Central Senatorial district, the home town of Governor Yahaya Bello. The explosion at the governor’s home town occurred a few hours before the expected historic visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Kogi State today. Controversy has however trailed the explosion. While some … [Read more…]
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Usman Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police(ASP) Drambi Vandi, over the killing of Barrister Omobolanle Raheem in Lagos on Christmas day. The recommendation for the suspension of Vandi, according to the IGP, was in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Nigeria Police Force. The … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun the sales of 160 houses and lands worth billions of naira spread across highbrow areas in Lagos, Abuja and 14 other states. Prospective buyers including those occupying the listed buildings that have no case with EFCC and have not been convicted can bid for any of … [Read more…]
The Senate was thrown into turmoil, yesterday, following President Muhammadu Buhari’s bid to get the National Assembly to legitimise or restructure the N22.7 trillion obtained by the Federal Government as ‘Ways and Means’ from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Attempts by the senate leadership to get the report of its Finance Committee, which had … [Read more…]
…to include 2023 Census Presenting the report, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Barau Jibrin, said the budget was increased to make provision for improved funding for the National Population Commission (NPC) ahead of the 2023 Census, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Nigerian Army, Navy, … [Read more…]
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has confirmed the death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor. The Igbo leader’s exit had been widely speculated since Monday, December 26, but was later dispelled by officials of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. But after about 48hours of uncertainty over the issue, the Imo … [Read more…]
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said the Federal Government will increase salaries of civil and public officials soon to mitigate the impact of high inflation rate in the country. Ngige, who spoke with State House Correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the Presidential Committee on … [Read more…]
The Labour Party has announced a former presidential aide Akin Osuntokun as the new Director-General (DG) of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). Osuntokun succeeds Doyin Okupe who resigned of late as the director-general of the campaign council for the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Until recently, Osuntokun was the Zonal Coordinator (South) of the campaign … [Read more…]
Former governor of Anambra state and the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has been in the news in recent time. It is either he is being commended, supported or condemned, criticized over his quest to lead Nigeria from consumption to production. Yesterday, an Anambra born-business billionaire, Prince Arthur Eze, has condemned … [Read more…]