Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has decried the rising cases of kidnapping in parts of Benue South Senatorial District, particularly in Orokam District of Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state. The senator is saddened that his constituents in the besieged communities are living in fear, with many residents fleeing […]
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FG reaffirms commitment to timely completion of Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely completion of the Section Three of the 61 kilometer Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who led a strong federal government delegation to the site of the road project as part […]
Canadian court declares APC, PDP terrorist organisations
The Federal Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that classified Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as terrorist organisations, while denying asylum to a former member, Douglas Egharevba, over his decade-long affiliation with both parties. In a judgment delivered […]
Anambra By-elections: LP hails INEC for rejecting Abure-led candidates
The Labour Party, LP, has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for excluding candidates sponsored by the Julius Abure-led faction from the Aug. 16 by-elections in Anambra. The Abure-led faction was removed by the Supreme Court on April 4, which recognised Senator Nenadi Usman as the party’s authentic National […]
NNPCL reduces fuel price after Dangote Refinery’s adjustment.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced its premium motor spirit pump price on Thursday, kpakpando reports. Our correspondent confirmed that NNPCL retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have reduced their pump price to N890 per litre from N945. This new fuel price has been reflected in […]
IPOB: Ozekhome Not To Blame For Kanu’s Continued Detention, Says Ejiofor
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and a renowned human rights lawyer, has declared that the sacrifices and achievements of Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, in the legal battle to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention must not be buried under what […]
NLC threatens strike, gives FG 7-day ultimatum.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu’s government following the administration’s failure to constitute the governing board of the National Pension Commission. The strike notice was contained in a communiqué issued by the President of the union, Joe Ajaero. Recall that the Central […]
Awka Catholic Diocese Distances Itself from Eviction of Tenants, Says Court Ordered Action.
The Catholic Diocese of Awka has clarified that it did not directly participate in the recent eviction of tenants from a property along Jerome Udorji Secretariat Road, Awka, Anambra State insisting the exercise was carried out solely by the court’s bailiff in execution of a judgment. Addressing journalists at a […]
Court Sentences 4 To 7 years Imprisonment for Vandalizing EEDC Property
By Uchenna Ezeadigwe High Court in Afikpo, Afikpo Judicial Division, Ebonyi State, has sentenced four men to seven years imprisonment over a three-count charge of conspiracy, vandalism, and stealing.The convicts, Ikechukwu Esseh, Ikedinachi Uche, Ukpai Godwin, and Uchenna Kalu,were arrested on 28th November 2023, for vandalizing a 7.5MVA Injection Substation […]
Nigeria To Revive Grazing Reserves, Boost Livestock Production — Minister
By Abdallah el-KurebeThe Federal Government says it will revive grazing reserves across the country as part of efforts to end cattle wandering and boost livestock production.Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, announced the plan on Tuesday during the National Pasture Planting Day at Kawu Grazing Reserve, Bwari, FCT.Maiha said the […]