Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo-Giwa of the Federal High Court, Abuja has threatened to close a case initiated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the absence of its witness. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai ...
Read More »Shehu Sani bemonas destroyed dreams of founding fathers, insists on nation’s restructuring
Executive Director of the African Centre for Peace and Development (ACPD), Shehu Sani has advocated the political and economic restructuring of the country, lamenting that the dream of Nigeria’s founding fathers has been destroyed by its ‘founding fathers.’ His words: ...
Read More »Ohanaeze chief cautions against alleged Fulanisation, Islamisation agenda, says move may lead to chaos
As Nigeria celebrates its 59th independence anniversary, a chieftain of Ohanaeze-Ndigbo, Okpalaukwu Emejulu Okpalaezeukwu has cautioned against a further move to allegedly Fulanise and Islamise the country, saying such plan may inadvertently cause disintegration of the country. Speaking to journalists in Awka, Anambra State, ...
Read More »Rivers State government acquires SPDC’s 45% stake in OML 11 oilfields
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike yesterday disclosed that the state government has acquired 45 per cent stake of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC’s) Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11 oilfields. He said he has directed the Rivers State Ministry ...
Read More »Obaseki seeks probe of alleged N20b NDDC’s intervention fund spent in Edo
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has sought a probe of the N20b emergency funds allegedly spent by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on projects in the state covering the last six months. He stated that the state government would ...
Read More »Experts seek leveraging of innovation, data for nation building
IGP congratulates, assures Nigerians of hitch-free celebration As the country celebrates its 59th independence anniversary today, professionals have urged Nigerians and organisations to leverage innovation, data and the nation’s young population to build a united and economically viable country. Speaking at ...
Read More »DSS denies arresting journalist cum activist, Onumah
The Department of State Services (DSS) has refuted claims that it detained journalist cum activist, Dr. Chido Onumah, on Sunday evening in Abuja. According to a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Dr. Peter Afunaya, the activist was only engaged ...
Read More »Court hears Olisa Metuh’s suit against EFCC’s spokesman on October 7
The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed October 7 for the hearing on the application filed by former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, against the spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ...
Read More »President Buhari pledges better deal for judiciary, unveils complex
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged sustained funding of the judiciary to enable it to discharge its constitutional responsibilities creditably. He noted that it was the collective duty of the three arms of government to ensure justice for all Nigerians. Speaking ...
Read More »Again, Igbo in Benue State allege threat to their lives, property
The Igbo resident in parts of Benue State has again alleged that despite security measures put in place by Governor Samuel Ortom, their lives and property remain in danger. They said since they raised the first alarm over a month ...
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