The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for October 22 regarding a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. The states, including Kogi, Ondo, and Edo, argue that the EFCC was established without proper adherence to constitutional requirements, as […]
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Labour Party Members in Anambra State House of Assembly Demand Transparency and Adherence To Law
The Anambra State government has come under criticism over alleged mismanagement of local government funds, raising concerns about local autonomy. This controversy follows a Supreme Court ruling mandating that local governments receive federal allocations directly, without state interference. Despite this ruling, reports suggest the state government is manipulating these funds, […]
Dino Melaye Cleared of False Information Charges After Six-Year Legal Battle
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court in Abuja on Monday, discharged and acquitted former senator who represented Kogi West district in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, of the charges brought before him by the Federal Government The legal battle began six years ago. In a post on X, Melaye […]
Police silent as thugs unleash violence on Rivers LG secretariats
The Rivers State Police Command have remained silent amid sudden violence that erupted at several local government council secretariats on Monday morning. DAILY POST reports that suspected “political thugs” believed to be supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, attacked the Obio/Akpor, Ikwerre, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Eleme, and […]
NNPC quits role as sole buyer of Dangote Refinery petrol.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has reportedly quit its role as the sole buyer of Dangote Refinery’s Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). This is according to a Premium Times report on Monday. The implication is that petroleum marketers would have to purchase petrol directly from Dangote Refinery. When Newsmen […]
Ikwere, Eleme LG Secretariats In Rivers Set Ablaze.
The newly built council secretariat at Isiokpo in the Ikwerre Local Government area has been set ablaze. A resident in the area confirmed the incident to kpakpando via telephone on Monday even as videos circulating on social media show the administrative building on fire. Police authorities have not commented on […]
Balanced Diet Out of Reach for Average Nigerians as Food Inflation Bites.
It has emerged that more average Nigerians are finding it difficult to have balanced diet as the cost of a healthy meal has increased to N1,255. Latest numbers from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Nigeria’s rising food inflation at 32.15 per cent as of August 2024. In recent […]
LP welcomes Kwankwaso’s offer to be Obi’s running mate.
The Labour Party, on Sunday, welcomed the offer by the New Nigeria People’s Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, to be running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, in a recent viral post, indicated his willingness to serve as running mate […]
Obi Pledges N120m at Holy Rosary Sisters’ Centenary for Education, Health Outreach
Education. Mr Peter Obi on Sunday worshipped with the students of Holy Rosary College in Nsugbe, marking a significant occasion as the Holy Rosary Sisters celebrate 100 years since their foundation by Bishop Joseph Shanahan in 1924. The college at Nsugbe is also celebrating its 10th anniversary. It will be […]
Police Operatives In Anambra Thwart Plot To Abduct/Kidnap Foreigner, Recover 4 Bodies Of Notorious Cultists, Begin Investigation On Suspected Ritual Killing
Police Operatives In Anambra Thwart Plot To Abduct/Kidnap Foreigner, Recover 4 Bodies Of Notorious Cultists, Begin Investigation On Suspected Ritual Killing Police Operatives in Anambra State on Sunday morning, 6th October, 2024, resisted the Abduction/kidnapping plan of a foreigner by suspected armed secessionist members in Ogbunka village, Orumba South LGA. […]