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The Traditional Rulers Council comprising all the traditional rulers from all the autonomous communities in Enugu East Senatorial Zone has thrown their weight behind the governorship aspiration of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah. The event which drew people from all walks of life across the state … [Read more…]
The Federal Government, yesterday, launched Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan to tackle the chalenges of energy poverty, climate change and employment. Speaking at a virtual global meeting, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said among other things, the Plan would lift 100 million people out of poverty, reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint, drive economic growth and create jobs. He … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director of Finance and Account of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Eno Ubi Otu, for alleged N25 billion fraud, TheCable reports. Sources told the newspaper that the NDDC official was brought to the EFCC’s office in Abuja on Wednesday for questioning on his … [Read more…]
A team of Kenyan lawyers has filed a case against the British government at the European Court of Human Rights, seeking compensation for historical injustices committed during the colonial period. Lawyer Joel Kimutai Bosek, based in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, said they are seeking compensation for land theft, torture, and forceful eviction. “Up to … [Read more…]
Rufa’i Alkali, the National Chairman, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says several Nigerians have thrown their weights behind the party for the 2023 general elections but are not making themselves known publicly. “There are people who are willing to support the NNPP, but for now, they want to keep quiet.,” he said. “They talk to … [Read more…]
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited is set to roll out its 5G network today. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr Karl Toriola, had said MTN was ready for rollout, having the required 5G equipment on the ground. A source close to MTN Nigeria disclosed that MTN kept to its promise by commencing the rollout … [Read more…]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, for the first time on Wednesday, physically attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, since he had a successful surgery on July 16, at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. He underwent the surgery after a fractured leg, an injury he sustained … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives has rolled out a proposal that would ensure stiff punishment for electoral infractions and promote fair and credible polls. In a proposed legislation tagged: “A Bill to Establish the National Electoral Offences Commission”, the law makers propose at least a 15-year jail term for anyone convicted of vote buying in any … [Read more…]
The four Catholic Church Reverend Sisters kidnapped last Sunday at Okigwe-Umulolo axis in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State have been released. Secretary-General of Sisters of Jesus The Saviour (Generalate), Zita Ihedoro, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri, yesterday. The freed Reverend Sisters, Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu, were kidnapped … [Read more…]
Two male suspects have been arrested by police operatives over activities bothering on cultism and armed robbery in Enugu State. The suspects identified as Chidera Thompson and Chidiebere Onuoha, were arrested at Amadiukwu in Ngwo, and Awkunanaw, both in Udi and Enugu South Local Government Areas of the state. The state Police’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, … [Read more…]
Abductors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Kazeem Alli, have reportedly demanded N15 million ransom for his release. Alli, the Vice-Chairman of the Osun State branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, was Saturday night shot at and attacked with cutlasses before he was whisked away from the Oke-Afa area of … [Read more…]
Nigerian Air Force(NAF), fighter jet engaged in the ongoing counter insurgency operations in the north east have bombarded a logistic base and stronghold belonging to members of the Islamic States of West African Province(ISWAP), terrorists and killed scores of terrorists. The bombardment which took place at Sambisa Forest and the Tumbuns in Borno State, left … [Read more…]