Anambra Police Arrest Two Including Native Doctor, Launch Manhunt For Two Others Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Recover pump action, victim’s vehicle, other incriminating items Following the testimony of a rescued kidnap victim on Friday, 22/11/2024 by 6 pm near Abagana Girls Secondary School, Joint security forces comprising Police and […]
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On Sports News, Victor Boniface to Miss Several Games Due to Thigh Injury
On Sports News, Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is set to miss a few matches after sustaining a thigh muscle injury during international duty with Nigeria. Coach Xabi Alonso confirmed Boniface will not feature in Saturday’s match against Heidenheim or the upcoming Champions League clash with Salzburg. While Nigerian media […]
21 states enrol for AfDB N850bn agric scheme
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has onboarded 21 additional states for the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, announced this after the National Economic Council meeting in Abuja. With the pilot phase in states like Kano, Kaduna, and Oyo nearing completion, […]
Supreme Court Rejects Suit Seeking To Compel FG To Account For Gas Earnings
The Supreme Court has dismissed a case filed by Nigeria’s 36 states seeking to compel the Federal Government to account for earnings from the sale of liquefied natural gas since 1999. In a unanimous decision, Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, supported by six other justices, ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction […]
Federal Government Monitors Simon Ekpa’s Arrest Over Terrorism Charges in Finland
The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by Finnish authorities on charges of terrorism and inciting violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement by its acting spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, revealed that Ekpa […]
Oyo to conduct computer-based examination for 15,000 civil service candidates
The Oyo State Government has announced that 15,000 candidates will participate in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for recruitment into the state’s civil service. Kamoru Aderibigbe, Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, disclosed this in Ibadan, stating that the test will run from Monday, November 25, to Thursday, November 28, […]
President Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for Chief of Army Staff Appointment
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a letter to the Senate requesting confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. The request complies with Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act. Oluyede, appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff on […]
Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Laid to Rest Amid Tears and Tributes
The late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah was laid to rest on Friday at his family home in Umuanukam, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State. The burial drew dignitaries, friends, political colleagues, and family members who paid glowing tributes to his impactful life. Presiding over the burial mass, Peter Cardinal Okpaleke, Bishop of Ekwulobia, […]
Abuja court grants IGP’s request to arraign former senator Andy Uba over N400m fraud
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has granted the request of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arraign a former lawmaker for Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Andy Uba, on a two-count charge bordering on alleged N400 million fraud.Justice Ekwo fixed February 18, 2025, to […]
Reps Vote Against Bill Seeking Six-Year Single Term For President, Governors
A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution to create a single term of six years for the office of president and state governors has failed in the House of Representatives. The bill sponsored by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere sought to recognize the division of Nigeria into […]