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The trial of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has resumed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The court, led by Justice James Omotosho, granted the request of the Federal Government for witnesses to testify behind screens. At the resumed hearing, the Defence Counsel, led by Kanu … [Read more…]
Reactions have continued to trail the judgement of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sentencing Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), @RazakMakinde wrote “Finally justice for Osinachi”. Another X user, @Mrklassiq_3h queried the concept of Justice, noting that the … [Read more…]
…As University of East London Alumni hails Mbah’s performance, pledges collaboration Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics, noting that Enugu is on the cusp of renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also maintained … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Caucus in the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s plan to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, describing it as a potential catalyst for the South East economy. The caucus commended the federal government for the initiative and urged it to hasten the concession process to … [Read more…]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, have declared that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have restored the confidence of investors in the Nigerian economy and stabilised foreign exchange (FX) market. While stressing that the federal … [Read more…]
The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese – Most Rev. (Prof.) Augustine Ndubueze Echema has declared that the works of the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will speak and campaign for him. Bishop Echema made the declaration on Sunday, 27th April, 2025, during the thanksgiving service of Rev. Dr. Christian Ikpeamaeze at the … [Read more…]
Armed bandits believed to be herders have attacked Yanriwa Market in Kwande local government area of Benue State, killing five traders and injuring seven others. A resident of the community, Lawrence Akerigba who disclosed this to our correspondent on telephone, explained that the heavily armed gunmen invaded the market about 3pm when traders were transacting … [Read more…]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the reopening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Monday, April 28, 2025. In a press release dated 26th April, 2025, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, said the re-opening followed the completion of emergency runway repairs of the airport. According to … [Read more…]
Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome following solemn, hours-long funeral rites at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, bringing to a close his sometimes turbulent 12-year leadership of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The Argentinian pontiff, who died earlier this week from a stroke and cardiac arrest at the age of 88, was buried … [Read more…]
Throngs of mourners are gathering in Vatican City and lining the streets of Rome on Saturday to give a final send-off to Pope Francis, who will be remembered as a champion of migrants and the poor, and for his efforts to reshape the Catholic Church. His funeral Mass is being held on the steps of … [Read more…]
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Incorporated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In a statement on Friday, the FCCPC’s Director for Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, announced that the tribunal also awarded the commission $35,000 to cover the investigation costs. Ijagwu noted … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for today. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation also includes Minister of State for Foreign … [Read more…]