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Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed details of the final conversation between the late nurse, Habila, and her boyfriend, saying she pleaded with him not to end their phone call moments before her death after complaining of persistent nose bleeding.Umahi, who broke his silence over the circumstances surrounding the death of the Federal … [Read more…]
…Police Insist on Investigation The family of the late Mary Habila, a staff member of the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences who was seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works, has formally requested the withdrawal of further investigation into her death and declined an autopsy. In an affidavit titled “Affidavit of Withdrawal of … [Read more…]
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has given the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, a seven-day ultimatum to resign over the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist Mary Habila. The group said the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death should be independently investigated, adding that it believes the minister should step aside while investigations are conducted. The NYCN, … [Read more…]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as part of the ongoing exercise to enlist 50,000 Police Constables. According to a statement signed by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations of the Police Service Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, the recruitment exercise was conducted … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government after finding that the assets were reasonably suspected to have been acquired through proceeds of unlawful activities. The development was disclosed on Wednesday … [Read more…]
The Osun State Police Command has revealed that operatives arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), in a village in Ijesaland, Osun State. The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, noting that the suspect had been taken into custody and was being transported … [Read more…]
…says plan will create over 300,000 jobs President Bola Tinubu has announced a federal initiative to deliver more than 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), saying the programme will also generate in excess of 300,000 jobs as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s housing deficit. The president made the … [Read more…]
Pupils rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reunited with their families after receiving medical treatment. Videos from the reunions shot by our correspondent captured emotional scenes as parents embraced their children in tears after weeks of uncertainty following 56 days in terrorists’ captivity. In one of the videos, officials … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has denied issuing any access code to the Nafiu Gombe faction of the African Democratic Congress ADC, insisting that the portal code for the party’s candidate nominations was granted exclusively to the Sen. David Mark-led leadership. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC, … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest over alleged forgery, fraud and impersonation. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the warrant on Tuesday after Adeyemi failed to appear for … [Read more…]
A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge over allegations of forging academic credentials, specifically a degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate submitted during his ministerial screening in 2023. Nnaji was arraigned … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the driver and conductor of a Mitsubishi L300 commercial bus that knocked down a policeman and dragged away his AK-47 rifle. The command disclosed this in a Sunday statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Daniel Ndukwe. According to the statement, the … [Read more…]