The Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to cancel its Visa-on-Arrival policy and introduce mandatory landing and exit cards for visitors, set to be pre-filled before entry. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement during the closing of a weeklong capacity-building event for Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) personnel. […]
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Anambra Police Cite Operational Lapses for Escape of Suspects in Lawmaker’s Murder Case
The Anambra Police Command has attributed the escape of two suspects connected to the murder of Justice Azuka, a lawmaker in the state, to “operational lapses.” The state’s Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, made this disclosure during a news briefing in Awka on Friday. He assured the public that the […]
France hands over sole military base in Ivory Coast.
France has handed over its only military base in Ivory Coast to local authorities, marking an end to decades of French presence at the site. According to AFP, the French and Ivorian defence ministers signed a document to confirm the return on Thursday, shortly after the Ivorian flag was raised […]
APC withdraws from Saturday’s local government polls in Osun
Less than 48 hours to Saturday’s local government election in Osun State, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has withdrawn its participation. The party, in a letter addressed to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), said its withdrawal was predicated on the judgment of the Court […]
‘Trust us again’: Police admit mistake in escape of suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker
The police in Anambra State have admitted that they suffered “operational lapses” which resulted in the escape of two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the State’s House of Assembly. The police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Killing and escape […]
Senate urges NJC to resolve Benue chief judge removal crisis
The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge Justice Maurice Ikpambese in line with constitutional provisions. It also urged its Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate the matter and report back in two weeks. The News Agency of […]
Drama as Natasha tells Akpabio ‘I’m not afraid of you’
Tensions erupted in the Senate on Thursday after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a seating arrangement dispute. The issue began when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was reassigned following a reshuffle prompted by opposition members moving to the majority wing. However, she refused to relocate. Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno, […]
Babangida Says Abiola won June 12 election.
In a related development, the Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election but described its annulment as the most difficult decision of his life. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ […]
Babangida regrets annulling June 12 presidential Election.
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing it the most difficult period of his life. Babangida said this at the official launch of his memoir, ‘A Journey in Service,’ in Abuja. He said that Undoubtedly […]
Court Begins Hearing On Missing BigBen of Dubai Estate
The Anambra State High Court has commenced hearing on the alleged kidnapping of Benjamin Ezenma, also known as BigBen, co-founder of Dubai Estate. The suit, numbered AWK/6c/2025, was heard on Thursday before Justice Ike Ogu at the Anambra Judiciary Complex in Awka. Three defendants, Ozo Jeff Nweke, Nwokoye Tochukwu, and […]