Japan’s football association today condemned the shameful behaviour of fans who racially abused Zion Suzuki online following the goalkeeper’s performances at the Asian Cup. Pre-tournament favourites Japan were beaten 2-1 by Iraq in the group phase on Friday in Doha with Suzuki responsible for one of the goals. The US-born […]
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Alleged ₦4bn Fraud: Obiano Pleads Not Guilty, Granted Bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on nine counts of alleged N4bn fraud during his time as governor of the South-East state from March 2014 to March 2022. The 68-year-old was arraigned today before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal […]
Anambra reinstates suspended traditional ruler.
Anambra has reinstated the suspended traditional ruler of Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state, Igwe Damian Ezeani. Anambra also forgave two other traditional rulers who breached the Anambra traditional rulers Code of Conduct. The Two Traditional rulers forgiven were Igwe Gerald Mbamalu of Ojoto and Igwe Felix […]
Tinubu leaves Nigeria for France
President Bola Tinubu today departed Abuja for Paris, France. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the journey was a private visit. He added that the president will return to the country in the first week of February 2024.” Recall […]
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles to face Indomitable Lions in round of 16
On Sports Exciting football action awaits football lovers as the Super Eagles of Nigeria gear up to clash with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the African Cup of Nations this Saturday. Confirmation of this thrilling fixture came after the Cameroonians secured their place by […]
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Pledges $45 million to Address Rising Security Concerns in Nigeria and Coastal West African Nations
Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, unveiled a significant commitment of $45 million on Tuesday aimed at addressing the escalating security challenges in Nigeria and neighboring coastal West African countries. Currently on the second leg of a four-country tour across West Africa, Blinken met with Akinwumi Adesina, president of […]
Tinubu: We’re working on environmental restoration, development in Niger Delta
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that they will soon witness the positive outcomes of what he describes as “challenging yet necessary decisions” taken by his administration. During a meeting on Tuesday at the State House with the South-South Monarchs Forum, led by His Royal Majesty Major-General Felix Mujakperuo […]
EFCC to arraign Obiano over alleged ₦4bn fraud
Report has it that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC will on today, arraign the former governor of Anambra State, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano before Justice I. E Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja. It was gathered that Obiano would be arraigned on nine count charges bordering on money […]
Enugu North Lawyers Decry Prolonged Use of Virtual Courts
Lawyers in the Enugu North District expressed their dissatisfaction on Tuesday through a protest against the extended use of online court sittings by High Court judges over the past two years. Representatives from the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) branches in Nsukka and Obollo-Afor gathered at their respective high courts, obstructing […]
Federal Government Vows To Tackle Illegal Mining Menace
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to eradicating illegal mining in the country’s mining sector. He made it known during his visit to Ibadan on Monday when he led a federal government delegation to pay condolences to the Oyo State Government over the […]