Operatives of the Nigeria Police and the Air Force clashed at the Air Force Base in Jeddo, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday over custody of suspected internet fraudsters, commonly known as Yahoo boys. Police officers attached to the Quick Response Squad, QRS, were reportedly attacked by […]
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Naira continues appreciation against dollar at black market.
The Naira continued its appreciation against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market on Thursday. According to a Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Abubakar Alhasan, the Naira gained N1,570 per dollar on Thursday from N1,575 on Wednesday. This showed that the Naira strengthened marginally by […]
Ekiti magistrate court strikes out defamation suit against Dele Farotimi
The Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, has struck out the defamation suit against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. The court’s decision followed the application and motion by Martins Akala, the police prosecutor, to withdraw the suit from the court. Kpakpando reports that the Federal High Court, sitting in […]
Ohanaeze, Arewa youths differ on proposed 31 new states
As mixed reactions continue to trail the proposed creation of 31 new states, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, have expressed divergent views. Kpakpando recalls that the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee had on Thursday put forward a proposal for more states to be created […]
Lawyers divided over Justice Nyako’s return after recusal On Kanu’s trial
The decision of Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja to continue presiding over the trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, despite recusing herself from the case earlier, has elicited varied reactions from legal practitioners in the country. […]
ASWAMA Boss, Mike Ozoemena, Urges Anambra Residents to Spread True Love on Valentine’s Day
The Managing Director of Anambra State Waste Management Authority(ASWAMA), who doubled as the convener of Soludo Volunteer Force(SVF), Mr Mike Ozoemena has called on the people of the state to use the valentine’s day celebration to show true love to one anothers. Mr. Ozoemena said, true love should be reflected […]
On Sports News, Chelsea Names Jorgensen as New First-Choice Goalkeeper
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Filip Jorgensen is now the club’s first-choice goalkeeper, replacing Robert Sanchez. The decision follows a series of costly errors by Sanchez, including in the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City last month. Jorgensen, 22, started in Chelsea’s recent league win against West Ham but […]
On Foreign News, Honda and Nissan Scrap Merger Plans, Citing Structural Differences
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan have called off their proposed merger, ending talks that could have created the world’s third-largest automaker. The companies announced the decision earlier today, stating that they could not reach an agreement on the structure of their partnership. Honda had reportedly proposed making Nissan a […]
DG seeks compulsory recruitment of first-class graduates into DSS
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a national policy requiring the recruitment of first-class graduates into intelligence agencies to strengthen national security. Speaking at the University of Ilorin, Ajayi, represented by DSS Deputy Director Patrick Ikenweiwe, emphasized the need for top intellectual […]
Federal Government urges radio stations to promote climate change awareness.
The Federal Government has urged all radio stations in Nigeria to use their platforms to create awareness about climate change and its impact on the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in a statement earlier today in celebration of World Radio Day. He challenged […]