Over 26 years after the execution of environmental activist and author, Ken Saro-Wiwa, President Muhammadu Buhari has suggested that he and the rest of the “Ogoni 9” could receive a post-humous state pardon. Buhari said this at a meeting with some Ogoni leaders at the State House in Abuja on […]
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Abuja – Kaduna Train Service to Resume on Saturday, 23rd of October, Following Explosion-Attack on Thursday
Following the suspension of the Abuja-Kaduna train service on Thursday, October 21 due to an explosion of the track, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has announced that the train service will resume operations on Saturday, October 23. Amaechi made this known while inspecting the damages on the tracks on […]
AGF, Malami Gives Investigate Report on Nnamdi Kanu, Igboho: Accuses Kanu of Instigating Violence; Links Igboho to Boko Haram Sponsor
Barely 24 hours after the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu pleaded “not guilty” to charges levelled against him by the federal government, the Government accused him of using “Radio Biafra” to instigate violence that led to the death of at least 175 security personnel and […]
Governor Obiano Signs Anti Open Grazing Bill into Law
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has joined his Southern counterparts to sign the anti-open grazing bill into law. According to reports, he assented to the bill, titled:“The Cattle and Other Livestock Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Bill of Anambra State”on Friday at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka. […]
DR. CHIDOZIE NWANKWO: THE MAN WITH THE INTEGRITY CAPITAL TO LEAD ANAMBRA STATE
In governance and leadership, competence alone is no longer enough to bring about real transformation in the society. This is because there are highly competent people in different walks of life who are experts in particular fields and may even have the capacity to acquire new competencies, however when it […]
“Terrorist-Coup Plotters Present in Nigeria” – Turkish President, Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that the terrorist group that attempted the failed coup in 2016 against him in Turkey are currently in Nigeria. Erdogan who is in Nigeria on a two-day visit made this known through an interpreter on Wednesday at a media briefing in Abuja. The […]
Benin Parliament Votes to Legalize Abortion
Parliamentarians in Benin have voted to legalise abortion in the West African country, where it was already authorised under restricted conditions. Under the new law passed late on Wednesday 20 October 2120, women can terminate a pregnancy within the first three months if it is likely to “aggravate or cause […]
Gunmen Abduct 30 in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State
Gunmen have abducted 30 passengers at Garin Gabas in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Newsmen gathered that the victims were kidnapped on Wednesday in three separate vehicles comprising an eighteen-seater bus and two other vehicles. The bandits in their large number carrying dangerous weapons stormed Zungeru Garin Gabas […]
Court Watches Video of 14-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Defiled by Baba Ijesha
The Lagos State Sexual Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has watched the video of the 14-year-old girl allegedly defiled by Nollywood actor James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. The video was a taped recording of the child forensic interview conducted on May 15, 2021. The interview was conducted by […]
Arrangements Concluded for Second Edition of Sam Chinedu Onwuaso Skill Acquisition, Training & Empowerment Programme
The Federal Lawmaker representing the people of Awka South and North Federal constituency in the green chambers Hon. Engr. Sam. Chinedu Onwuaso has said that all arrangements have been concluded for the second edition of Rep. Sam. Chinedu. ONWUASO’S Skill Acquisition, Training & Empowerment Programme for Awka North AND South […]