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Abba Kyari: Court grants NDLEA approval to review facts

-Abba Kyari in court A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s application to review facts of the two defendants who pleaded guilty in the ongoing trial of suspended DCP Abba Kyari and others over alleged cocaine deal. Delivering his ruling, in a ruling, Justice Emeka Nwite, dismissed the objection raised by the counsel for Kyari and other… []

Lawyer Laments How DSS Starved Nnamdi Kanu, Disallowed Him From Changing Clothes

-Nnamdi Kanu Lawyer of Nnamdi Kanu has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of starving his client. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a human rights activist who is also Head of Kanu’s legal team has said that despite the pronouncement by Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, the DSS has not allowed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu… []

Yul’s Marriage Controversy: Father, Pete Edochie Reacts, Bans New Wife From His House

Veteran Actor, Pete Edochie has reacted to the controversy trailing his son, Yul Edochie, who recently announced the birth of his new son, birthed by his colleague and actor, Judy Austin, whom information say had been married before with two lovely children. The Veteran Pete Edochie has given the new wife an ultimatum, saying: “I want the whole world and Nigerians to understand that as… []

T.B Joshua’s tomb: SCOAN breaks silence on fire incident

The recent fire outbreak that occured at the old site of the church housing the tomb of late Prophet T.B Joshua. has been confirmed by the Synagogue Church Of All Nations. The church, however, confirmed that the fire has been successfully put out. SCOAN, in a statement issued on Thursday morning, said no injuries or lives were lost. Please read the full statement from SCOAN… []

APC chieftain shot dead in Bayelsa

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Sunday Frank-Oputu, was shot dead in his Yenagoa residence by gunmen on Tuesday night. Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has condemned the killing of the politician. Mr Diri, in a statement from his spokesperson, Daniel Alabra, on Wednesday in Yenagoa, condemned the killing. He directed the police to fish out the killers. The… []

Abducted pregnant woman in Abuja-Kaduna train attack gives birth in terrorists’ den

A woman amongst the pregnant two kidnapped during last month’s terrorist attack on a Kaduna-bound train has been delivered of a baby. The terrorists had on March 28, attacked the train heading for Kaduna from Abuja after bombing its rail track. Nine persons were killed during the attack, scores injured and over 62 other passengers kidnapped including the new mother who was reportedly eight months… []

President Buhari Condones With Late Minister, Graham Douglas’ Family

-Alabo Graham Douglas President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas, who passed away on Monday, April 25th, 2022. President Buhari in a statement by his media aide , Femi Adesina sympathised with Government and people of Rivers State over the loss of the political stalwart, democrat and administrator, who served differently as Minister… []

Alaafin Of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi Laid To Rest, All You Need To Know About His 52-year Reign (Video)

-Alaafin of Oyo The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has been buried in the ancient town of Oyo in south-west Nigeria. His remains were laid to rest on Saturday within the premises of the palace, barely a day after he was certified dead in a hospital in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. Alaafin, popularly known as ‘Iku Baba Yeye, was 83 years… []

Sanwo-Olu Orders Reopening Of Chrisland Schools

-Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Following the sex video that led to the close down of Chrisland Schools in Lagos, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the reopening of the schools. Recall that Chrisland schools were shut down on April 18, 2022, by the State Government over the controversies and outrage that followed the viral sex tape of minors who are pupils of the school. Some… []

Osinachi: IGP assures hubby may be charged to court

-Late Osinachi with hubby, Peter Nwachukwu The ongoing probe of Osinachi’s Nwachukwu’s death which has led to the arrest of the late Singer’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu, Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has assured the public that the security agency was making progress. The demise of the famous gospel musician caused public outcry with citizens and organizations demanding a thorough investigation. At a meeting with Minister… []

Soludo Appoints Channels TV’s Agbata, Bob-Manuel Udokwu As Aides

– Agbata, Bob-Manuel Udokwu Channels Television anchor of the programme Tech Trends Chukwuemeka Agbata, has been appointed as the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of the ICT agency in Anambra State. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Paul Nwosu, announced the appointment in a statement on Tuesday. Mr Agbata is on the fresh list of appointees by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Also on the list… []

Zulum, Sanwo-Olu, Emmanuel, emerge ‘The Industry Governors of the Year’

-Gov. Babagana Zulum, Sanwo-Olu -Emefiele, Shobanjo, Onyeali-Ikpe, Odigbo, others win The Industry Newspapers, organisers of The Industry Summit/Awards, formerly The Industry Evening Summit, has announced Governor of Borno State, Prof, Babagana Zulum, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel as The Industry Governor of the Year- Overall, Job Creation and Infrastructure respectively. The Industry Awards team… []

$418m Paris Club Loan Refund: States Warn FG Not To Tamper With Funds

-Nigeria Governors’ Forum The 36 states of the federation have warned the Federal Government not to tamper with funds accruing to them and the 774 local government councils under the guise of satisfying an alleged $418 million London/Paris Club Loan refund-related judgment debts. In documents seen on Monday by Channels Television, the states said they were not parties to any suit on the London/Paris Club… []

How my child was drugged, gang-raped and video sent online – Mother of 10-year-old Chrisland student

– The mother of the 10-year-old Chrisland student who was allegedly raped by her fellow male classmates has narrated what truly transpired at the World Games in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai which was organised by Chrisland School. According to the video which was posted by Nigerian music executive, Ubi Franklin on his Instagram page, the mother stated that her daughter was hijacked and forcefully… []

Air Force Strikes Kill 70 ISWAP Terrorists In Lake Chad

The air force said on Saturday that it had killed more than 70 Islamic State affiliated fighters in the Lake Chad area, at the border with Niger Republic. The statement said aircraft from both Nigeria and Niger Republic had taken part in the operation. The Lake Chad area is known for hosting fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a jihadist group active… []

LCC Bows To Pressure, Postpones Resumption Of Tolling On Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge

-Lekki Tollgate The Lekki Concession Company (LCC) has announced the postponement of the planned resumption of toll collection on the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge in Lagos State. The LCC Managing Director, Yomi Omomuwasan made the development known in a statement on Friday. He submitted that the need to continue to engage stakeholders in the matter is responsible for the company’s decision to postpone the resumption of… []

Easter: Let God’s unending love reign supreme – Obasa Urges Nigerians

-Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has sent greetings to Christians in the State and Nigeria as they join the world in the celebration of this year’s Easter. In an Easter message released by his media office, Dr. Obasa noted the divine love of God for mankind as confirmed by the death and resurrection… []

Amid Allegations of Improprieties, Embattled KEDCO MD, Gwamna To Resign Honourably

-Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna The embattled Managing Director of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna has been asked by the top echelon of the distribution company to resign honourably amid allegations of graft and mismanagement levelled against him. The news of his sack was widely reported on Thursday which prompted a response from the Corporate Communication Head, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, denying that neither did… []

Nigeria’s DSS, Police, Military Are So Corrupt – US Govt Claims

The United States government has claimed that Nigeria’s police, military and the Department of State Services (DSS) is saddled with impunity worsened by corruption and weak judiciary. This was presented by the US Department of State in its 2021 country reports on human rights practices, which was released on Tuesday. The annual report usually covers individual, civil, political, and worker rights as stipulated in universal… []

EFCC Denies Arresting Ex-governor Obiano’s Wife, Ebele

-Ebele Obiano The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied arresting Ebele, the wife to the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. It was reported that the ex-first lady of Anambra State, Ebele Obiano was reportedly whisked away by operatives of the Abuja anti-fraud agency over allegations of fraud. Speaking on the development, Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC Spokesperson, when contacted by the… []