By Leonard Okachie The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu, says the South-East must achieve peace and security before demanding the release of the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The deputy speaker said this during an interactive session with newsmen in his Bende country […]
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Court awards Emefiele N100m in damages
By Edith Nwapi Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of an FCT High Court on Monday awarded N100 million in damages to suspended former governor of the central bank of Nigeria (CBN) against the federal government and Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for violations of his rights. The embattled Emefiele had dragged the Federal Government, Attorney-General of […]
Gunmen kidnap another traditional ruler in Imo
By Peter Okolie Gunmen on Saturday abducted the Traditional Ruler of Orodo Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo, Eze Samuel Ohiri, in his residence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the heavily-armed four-member gang stormed the residence of the former Chairman of Imo Council of Traditional Rulers in a […]
Fake Certificates: Ambrose Alli varsity seeks arrest, prosecution of illegal campuses operators
By Usman Aliyu The Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo, has called for the arrest and prosecution of operators of illegal satellite campuses in the name of the university. The university in a statement on Saturday reacting to a recent report credited to the National Universities Commission (NUC), described as disturbing the purported […]
AGF denies making payments on behalf of MDAs
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein has clarified that her office does not make payments on behalf of government agencies. Madein made the clarification in a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) in Abuja on Saturday. According to Madein, […]
Gov. Soludo commends armed forces for restoration of peace in Anambra
By Chimezie Anaso Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Saturday commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for the restoration of peace and security in parts of the state. Soludo gave the commendation when he received visiting Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff and members of his team in Awka on Saturday. He […]
Court stops Unity Bank, Agip oil from transacting with Delta community leadership
By Rotimi Ijikanmi A Chief Magistrate’ Court in Delta has granted order of interim injunction restraining Unity Bank Plc, from financial/contractual dealings with Oleh Community Development Association (OCDA) Delta, led by Chief Believe Alakri. Other entities restrained by the court from dealing with the embattled OCDA’s leadership are, Agip Oil Company of Nigeria Ltd., Heritage […]
India sends naval vessel to freighter seized by pirates off Somalia
Indian Navy on Friday said it had dispatched a naval vessel to monitor a Liberian-flagged freighter, seized by pirates off the Somali coast. At least 15 Indian seamen are said to be aboard the MV Lila Norfolk, India’s ANI news agency reported, citing military sources. The navy had earlier received a report from UK Maritime […]
Iraqi PM vows to end U.S.-led coalition in Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani on Friday reiterated his pledge to end the presence of the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq. The PM made the pledge after series of U.S. strikes killed Iraqi security personnel and militia leaders. Al-Sudani said his government would soon start talks with the coalition through a committee to arrange the […]
Tinubu celebrates Nigeria’s creative excellence, congratulates
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu also congratulated Ms Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commends the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry. The […]