Flood menace: Akwa Ibom Landlords laments exodus of tenants
By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo SOME landlords of communities in Itu local government area of Akwa Ibom State have lamented the exodus of residents and tenants from the areas due to flood menace that has rendered their environment and roads impassable. Some of the affected communities which are close to the state capital include Nelson Mandela, […]
We didn’t call for cancellation of Anambra election ― APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra has dispelled the reports that it called for the cancellation of the November 6 governorship election in the state. Chief Basil Ejidike, the state chairman of the party made the clarification at a news conference held at party’s state secretariat on Monday in Awka. “I was surprised that several […]
Alleged N3bn fraud: EFCC presents first witness against former NSITF boss, Olejeme
Trial of former Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, continued before Justice Maryam Hassan of the FCT High Court Jabi, with the testimony of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, first prosecution witness (PW-1), Malam Salihu Dantsoho Sadiq in the alleged N3 billion money laundering criminal charges.
COVID-19 impact on treasury: Finance Minister, AGF to engage state officials
Faced with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic of the nation’s treasury, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, are to engage officials of state governments on how to resolve the revenue challenges that now confronts the nation.
2023: Diaspora group endorses Tinubu for President
Opens 45 campaign offices By Olasunkanmi Akoni A political group, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ABAT, in diaspora, has joined the movement and clamour for the former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, to run for presidency in 2023. Director-General of the group, Otunba Olufemi Soluade, declared the support for Tinubu, […]
Anambra: APC dispels report for cancellation of election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra has dispelled the reports that it called for the cancellation of the Nov. 6 governorship election in the state. Chief Basil Ejidike, the state chairman of the party made the clarification at a news conference held at party’s state secretariat on Monday in Awka. READ ALSO:No going back […]
Gbajabiamila signs Armed Forces Trust Fund Bill, 19 others for transmission to Senate
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has signed 20 bills passed by the House, including the Armed Forces of Nigeria Trust Fund Bill, 2021, for transmission to the Senate for concurrence. A statement from his office stated he signed the 20 bills at a brief ceremony in his office […]
Man, 35, allegedly defiles 12-year-old on errand beside gutter
An Iyaganku Family Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, ordered the remand of one Lukumon Azeez, 35, for alleged defilement of a 12-year-old. Azeez, of Alubiagba Compound, Ayetoro-Oke, in Oyo State, is charged on one count of defilement. The Chief Magistrate, Mr S. H . Adebisi, who did not take the plea of the defendant […]
Alleged kidnapping: My sight failing, Evans’s co-defendant tells court
Joseph Emeka, one of the co-defendants of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans, on Monday, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that he was losing sight. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Emeka is facing trial alongside Onwuamadike, Chiemeka Arinze and Udeme Upong, for attempted kidnap of Chief Vincent Obianodo, the Chairman […]
UPDATED: Custody drama as ex-Pension boss, Maina bags 8-year jail term for money laundering
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, convicted and sentenced the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, PRTT, Mr Abdulrasheed Maina, to eight years in prison for money laundering.
Again, FFK’s ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu arraigned over alleged forgery, criminal conspiracy, defamation
Precious Chikwendu, Ex-wife of a former aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has again been arraigned before a Chief magistrate court in FCT, Abuja over alleged criminal conspiracy, defamation, forgery and using of forged documents, perjury and false evidence allegedly committed in the company of other persons.
Anambra Election: Fear of IPOB beginning of wisdom — INEC Commissioner
By Arogbonlo Israel The Independent National Electoral Commission Supervising Residence Electoral Commissioner in Anambra, Sam Egwu, says “the fear of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)” has become “the beginning of wisdom” in South-East. He also decried poor turnout of voters during the Anambra gubernatorial election on Saturday. Speaking with Channels TV, Sunday, Egwu, […]
Anambra: APC cause of its dismal failure,says Nwosu
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–FORMER governorship candidate in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has blamed the All Progressives Congress, APC,for its inability to win the Anambra State governorship election. Nwosu,a chieftain of the party,noted that sidelining founders of the party by the leadership was the reason APC’s fortitude was waning across the country. According to Nwosu, APC […]
How Imo Speaker was impeached
The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Paul Emeziem, on Monday was impeached by 19 out of 27 lawmakers of the State House of Assembly.
Aruwah honored, receives African Most Influential Young Leaders Award
A US Army veteran and one of Africa’s top influential personalities who is making a great impact, Victor Chiagoziem Aruwah has been honored with the 100 Most Influential Young Leaders in Africa Award by the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation in recognition of his achievements and contributions in developing youths and towards youth-focused projects in […]
