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USA, UK refuse Kanu’s request as observers at trial THE United States and the British Government have turned down a request by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to send representatives to observe his trial holding at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division on January 18, 19, and 20. While the … [Read more…]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted about one million, five hundred thousand tablets and capsules of pharmaceutical opioids such as Tramadol, Exol-5 and Diazepam in Edo State. The banned substances were loaded in Onitshga, Anambra State, heading to Yauri, Kebbi State. This is even as a total of 425,000 Diazepam tablets were recovered … [Read more…]
The 36 state governors would meet on Wednesday in Abuja to discuss pressing national concerns. The meeting is scheduled for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at 8pm. An invitation to the governors was sent by the Director-General of the NGF, Asishana Okauru, according to a statement issued by … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has applauded the commitment and dedication of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) towards enhancing digital skills development among youths, through implementation of various Information and Communication Technology skill acquisition programmes. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, gave the … [Read more…]
THE Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, are at each other’s throats over plans by Governor Simon Lalong to spend N18 billion on British-American flyover. The PDP, which is contending that government should tackle insecurity in the state, alleged that the project was a … [Read more…]
Just In: Alao-Akala, former Oyo Governor dies at 71 A former governor of Oyo State, Christopher Alao-Akala, is dead. Alao-Akala, who was born in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, on June 3, 1950, died at the age of 71. Details of his death remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report. But the Publicity Secretary … [Read more…]
An Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia, the state capital, has fixed January 19, 2022 for judgement in a suit seeking to stop the ongoing trial of the leader of the Indigineous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government. According to a statement by Kanu’s special counsel, Barr. … [Read more…]
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has declared his intention to contest for president in 2023 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made his intention public shortly after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja. This is coming a day after … [Read more…]
The Ebonyi State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, said the incident occurred on Saturday night in Igweledeoha, Amagu, in Ikwo Local Government Area. According to her, the DPO of Ikwo Police Division said that he received a phone call from a source at Igweledeoha that one ESN operative had been murdered, that he … [Read more…]
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, told South-East governors and members of the public to as a matter of urgency, deal decisively with criminals still enforcing Monday weekly sit-at-home. IPOB also lamented what it called the senseless shooting in Enugu State on Monday which it alleged was done by hoodlums and cultists recruited … [Read more…]
Just In: Former Head, Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan is dead Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan, GCFR, Abese of Egbaland, the former head of the Interim National Government that succeeded the military junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, is dead. Shonekan, a boardroom guru before his selection to head the Interim National Government, died in Lagos … [Read more…]
Tinubu declares intention to run for President in 2023 after meeting with Buhari In his ambition to be president, Mr Tinubu is banking on his achievements while he was governor of Lagos state. Bola Tinubu, former Lagos governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, says he’s informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his plan … [Read more…]