Terrorism Charges: We’re ready to fight despite adjournment – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer
An Abuja Federal High Court has adjourned the hearing of the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, said the legal team of the Biafra agitator is determined to join issues with the “never-ending case” that has lasted for nine years. The court had scheduled […]
Edo PDP demands cancellation of ward delegates election
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded the cancellation of the results of ward delegates election held on Saturday in the state. A statement released on Wednesday by the Edo State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr Ogie Vasco, said the call for the cancellation became pertinent in view of […]
Striker Robin van Persie returns to Manchester United
Former Manchester United striker, Robin van Persie will return to the club this week. According to The Athletic, the former Netherlands international is at Man United’s Carrington training ground this week so he can complete a mandatory element of his UEFA Pro Licence. The Red Devils have opened the doors to their former player, allowing […]
Stop running Rivers State without approved budget – APC warns Gov Fubara
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has cautioned Governor Sim Fubara against running the state without a duly approved budget by the state House of Assembly. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the party in the state, Tony Okocha, spoke in Port Harcourt while visiting the Speaker of the State Assembly in […]
UN calls for $4.1bn in aid for Sudan, says crisis needs world’s attention
‘Dollarization’ of economy: EFCC summons varsity proprietors charging fees in dollars
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said it has set up a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to tackle the ‘dollarization’ of the economy. It added that it has invited proprietors of private universities and other institutions of higher learning in Nigeria charging fees in dollars. A statement by EFCC spokesperson, […]
How we escaped student’s rage, attack during violent protest – MOUAU staff
Some staff of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, Abia State have narrated their sordid experience during Tuesday’s riot by students of the institution who were protesting the increase in their tuition. Although the school management claimed the protest was hijacked by miscreants, some staff alleged that they escaped the rage of the mob […]
Bill to amend Electoral Act scales second reading in House of Reps
A bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act has scaled through a second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Francis Waive, proposes that the general elections be conducted on the same day to save money and time for the country as well as prevent the bandwagon effect. The amendment also seeks […]
Man remanded for alleged murder of 20-year-old lady
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday ordered that one Kazeem Adiatu (44) be remanded in a correctional facility for the alleged murder of a 20-year-old lady, Temitope. Adiatu, whose residential address was not provided, was charged with murder. The Magistrate, Mr Olaolu Olanipekun, did not take the plea of the defendant for want in […]
AFCON: Progressive Governors’ Forum donates N200 million to Super Eagles
The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has secured the sum of two hundred million Naira for the Super Eagles of Nigeria playing at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Enoh also commended the enthusiasm of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum […]