Nigeria pushes for prisoner transfer deal with Tanzania over 30 Nigerians in jail
By Nkiruka Nnorom The Federal Government has said it will pursue prisoner transfer agreement with Tanzanian authorities as part of efforts to secure the return of the over 30 Nigerians currently serving jail terms in the East African country. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this yesterday in response to Vanguard’s […]
How military operations is aiding return of economic activities ― N/E women
The North-East Women for Peace and Development has hailed military operations in the region, saying it is boosting economic activities. The group in a press release on Tuesday said that with the pace of military operations, peace and economic development will soon come back to normal. The press release signed by Hajia Amina Adamu said […]
Commercial drivers suspend planned fare hike in Cross River
Unified Commercial Drivers Association (UCDA) in Cross River has suspended its planned fare hike in Calabar. This is contained in a communiqué issued after a stakeholders’ meeting in Calabar on Monday night. The communiqué was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday night. The communiqué was signed by Mr Uqua Edet, […]
Court dissolves 4-year-old marriage over threat to life
An Igando Customary Court, Lagos State on Tuesday dissolved the marriage between a 35-year-old trader, Chioma Izu, and her husband, Nwanze, on grounds of threat to life. In his judgment, the court’s President, Mr Adeniyi Koledoye, said it was proper for both parties to go their separate ways since the marriage has broken down irretrievable. […]
Plea to Release Kanu: Uproar as ACF scribe insists on due process
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo; First Republic Minister of Aviation, Mbazulike Amechi; Leader of Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere , Ayo Adebanjo among others, yesterday, tackled a chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani and the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, for asking the Igbo to allow Nnamdi Kanu to follow the due process of law instead of begging for his unconditional release.
Finally, UTH conducts autopsy on late OAU post-graduate student
Osun University Teaching Hospital (UTH), on Monday, conducted autopsy on the late Timothy Adegoke, a post-graduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the autopsy, scheduled for 11:00 am., did not commence until 2:30 pm., due to late arrival of the deceased’s family and other logistics. The Police […]
