Breaking: Court slams N200,000 fine on Fani-Kayode for numerous excuses
Justice Daniel Osaigor of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, ordered a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, to pay N200,000 for not making himself available for re-arraignment for alleged money laundering.
Inspector fatally injured as gunmen attack police post, cart away rifle in Bayelsa
By Emem Idio – Yenagoa A serving police Inspector attached to the Kolo Police Division in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was fatally injured when gunmen attacked police officers who were conducting stop and search operations along Kolo-Ogbia Road in Bayelsa State. It was gathered that the gunmen numbering six and armed with […]
Court remands 25-year-old for cultivating cannabis
A Federal High Court on Wednesday ordered that a 25-year-oldman, Samuel Omolowo, who pleaded guilty to cultivating 3.69 hectares of cannabis, be remanded in a correction centre
Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, Akeredolu, lead 7,000 women for conference on national devt, against violence
By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Nelson Alu Wife of Nigeria President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunri Rotimi Akeredolu, are expected to lead over 7,000 women for the 21st National Women’s Conference in Lagos with the focus on national development and the need to shun violence […]
NGX Group receives approval to list its shares on Friday
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has received approval from the Nigerian Exchange Ltd (NGX) to list its shares on the main board of the NGX on Friday
Marginalization: Ebonyi Rep member raises alarm over poor admission of indigenes into NDA
THE Member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State at the National Assembly, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, (OON) Wednesday, raised alarm over the poor and inconsequential admission of Ebonyi indigenes into the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.
Izombe: God will punish those behind killings, burning of houses – Uzodimma
By Chinonso Alozie The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday said God would punish those who were behind the incident that led to the killings and burning of houses in the Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, last Friday. Uzodimma said this when he visited the Izombe community to see […]
Points IPOB should note
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article
entitled: Sit-at-home: drawing the line
Masari frowns at ‘indiscriminate’ release of criminals on bail
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has frowned at what he called the indiscriminate release of suspected bandits, rapists and other criminals on bail by the courts. Masari made this assertion shortly after the swearing in of three newly appointed high court judges in Katsina. The governor called on the Nigerian Bar Association to implore […]
NSC intensifies efforts to improve shipping activities in Eastern ports
As importers lament indiscriminate hike in tariffs By Davies Iheamnachor The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has intensified efforts to improve shipping activities at the ports in the Eastern part of the country. NSC said its targets is to ensure that full shipping activities return to the ports in the zone, adding that it has tackled lots […]
Court fines Fani-Kayode N200,000 for being absent for re-arraignment
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, ordered a former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode to pay a fine of N200,000 for being absent from court for his re-arraignment, on the excuse of having a bed rest. The court had asked counsel to Fani-Kayode, Mr F. Ajudua to choose between revoking the bail of […]
Amend constitution to recognise Amotekun as state police — Fayemi
CHAIRMAN of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday, called for a constitutional amendment to accommodate the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, as state police to tackle the security challenges confronting the country.
State of emergency in Anambra: Malami on a satanic political mission voyage —Stakeholders
•Buhari warns political parties against intimidation in Anambra election; Malami’s comments unfortunate —Gov. Obiano •Abubakar Malami should learn to live by example—Evang. Obigwe •Plight of youth, families a cause for concern—Igbo church leaders •Governors not helping security in South East — Ozobu •That call from Malami was height of political drama —Onyike •AGF was ill-motivated, […]
Gov Abiodun seeks collaboration with Navy to curb crime in riverine areas
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for collaboration with Nigeria Navy in combating the high rate of insecurity in riverine areas of the state. The governor, who made the call when he received the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command; Rear Admiral Jason Gbassa, in Abeokuta, disclosed […]
2023: SDP says zoning of presidency is undemocratic
The Chairman, Social Democratic Party (SDP), Delta Chapter, Mr Oke Idawene, says zoning the 2023 presidency to a particular region of the country is undemocratic and should be discouraged. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saying that his party was opposed to zoning. Idawene said the […]
Aderinokun berates Ogun govt over ‘hunger, underdevelopment’
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Olumide Aderinokun has berated the Ogun state govt over the alleged level of hunger and underdevelopment in Ogun State, saying “It is nothing to write home about.
