The Supreme Court has upheld the re-election of Hope Uzodimma as the Governor of Imo State in the November 11, 2023, governorship election. In a lead judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris, the five-member panel dismissed the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Samuel Anyanwu and the […]
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Remaining kidnapped corps members regain freedom – NYSC DG
The last of the eight prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped in Zamfara State, Solomon Bassey Daniel, has been freed. Mr. Umoh, a family member, confirmed the news to newsmen on Friday morning, expressing his immense relief and joy. Bassey Daniel, who was abducted with seven others on […]
On Foreign News, 11 dead, 14 missing in Northeast China floods
On Foreign News, Tragedy has struck China’s northeastern province of Liaoning, where heavy rains have led to the deaths of eleven people, with 14 others still missing. State broadcaster CCTV reported that the flooding, which hit Huludao City particularly hard, caused severe damage to infrastructure, including roads, electricity, and communications, […]
Gundogan returns to Manchester City after Barcelona stint
On Sports News Ilkay Gundogan has rejoined Manchester City, calling it the “best club in the world” after his brief stint with Barcelona. The 33-year-old, who previously won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with City, has returned to the Etihad following a mutual agreement to end his […]
Anambra community protests six-year blackout
Residents of Ukpor, the headquarters of Nnewi South Local Government Area in Anambra State, protested on Friday over six years of power outages. They gathered at the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) office, chanting slogans and holding placards demanding action. Messages on the placards included “EEDC, give us prepaid meters” […]
NAFDAC Seizes Petrol Tankers For ‘Transporting Vegetable Oil’ In Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized three petrol tankers used to convey edible vegetable oil in Lagos State. In a post on X on Wednesday, the agency said the oil had reportedly been trans-loaded into the tankers from an edible oil depot. In […]
Bandits Kill 13 Farmers in Niger State
Bloodthirsty bandits have killed 13 persons on their farms at the Ijuwa fringes of the Alawa community of the Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The LGA Chairman, Akilu Isyaku, confirmed the killing of the 13 farmers in an interview with a local radio station in Minna on […]
I Remain Authentic Edo Deputy Governor, Says Omobayo
Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, on Thursday, maintained that he remains the authentic Deputy Governor of Edo State. Omobayo said he still performs his duties as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. He disclosed this during a solidarity visit by the leadership and members of the three recognized transport unions in Edo State. […]
EFCC denies sharing N54bn Emefiele’s associates forfeited
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked an online report alleging that N54 billion forfeited by some associates of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele was “shared” among certain ministers and aides of President Bola Tinubu in collaboration with its officials. EFCC’s position […]
Peter Obi Urges Rule of law, laws of evidence should be observed Sorrounding Joe Ajaero Invitation.
Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has issued words of advice on the terrorism financing allegation case involving NLC President Joe Ajaero. Kpakpando reported that Ajaero, who turned down the police invitation said he would be available for questioning on August 29 due to a prior engagement. Taking to his official […]