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“I Neither Visited Nor Discussed IPOB With British High Commissioner”, Sen. Kalu Reacts To Reports
Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has debunked reports circulating in social media that he paid a private visit to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mrs Catriona Laing where he allegedly discussed the affairs of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB). This is even as the former governor snapped back at individuals and groups to desist...
Gov. Wike Releases N450m To Victims Of 2019 ‘Bloody’ Elections
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has released the sum of N450m to victims of the 2019 bloody general elections in Ijaw communities in Abonema, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who met with the victims, deceased families, and the council of chiefs at their town hall in Abonema on Monday said their bank account numbers would be...
Lockdown: Lagos To Prosecute Funke Akindele Over Husband’s Birthday Party
Nollywood superstar, Funke Akindele popularly known as Jenifa, may be prosecuted today. She will be charged before Ogba Magistrate Court 1 at about 11 a.m. The prosecuting team will be from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). Details shortly…
BREAKING: FG Frees 2,600 Prisoners Over COVID-19
The federal government says it is freeing 2,600 inmates in various prisons to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, announced that the government has decided to grant amnesty to the inmates at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He said among those to be freed include sick and old inmates. More to follow…
Enugu Residents Jubilate As Fr. Mbaka Reappears (Photos, Video)
Enugu residents on Wednesday trooped out in thousands to jubilate the reappearance of Spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev Father Ejike Mbaka. ABN TV had reported there was tension in Enugu over his whereabouts on Wednesday. Many youths protested, alleging he had been picked up by security operatives or gunmen over his recent call on President Muhammadu Buhari...
Abducted Catholic Priest, Fr Amodu Regains Freedom In Benue
Rev Fr Peter Amodu, the Catholic priest, abducted by gunmen in Benue State on Wednesday has been released. The abducted catholic priest was released on Friday at about 8:30pm, is in charge of Holy Ghost Parish at Eke-Olengbeche, under Otukpo Dioces...
COVID-19: Governors Agree On 14-Day National Lockdown
Governors of the 36 States of the Federation on Wednesday “unanimously” agreed to the implementation of an inter-State lockdown for two weeks to contain the spread of COVID-19. 25 States have recorded cases of coronavirus with 782 confirmed cases as at 11:25 pm on April 21 with 25 deaths. The Governors, operating under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF),...
Abia Speaker Enyinnaya Orji Extols Gov Ikpeazu On People-Oriented Projects
Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has commended the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu for his foresightedness in embarking on projects that will impact the people of the state positively. Speaking on Friday at the commissioning of the reconstructed Immaculate Heart Avenue, Umungasi Aba, Osisioma Ngwa LGA, the Speaker expressed gratitude to the...
Nigerian Government To Give $100 Each To Ukraine Returnee
Each Ukraine returnee of Nigerian descent will get $100 (around N41,679) from the Federal Government on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja. ABN TV reports that an Air Peace charter flight evacuated Nigerians fleeing Ukraine from Poland on Friday morning. About 2,000 Nigerians have fled Ukraine, amid a Russian invasion, to neigbouring countries, according to the Minister of Foreign...
I’m The Most Qualified Presidential Candidate – Kwankwaso
The National Leader and Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has boasted to be more academically qualified than other Presidential Candidates contesting the 2023 elections. Kwankwaso stated this Tuesday in Abuja at a workshop for social media training for party officials ahead of the poll. Represented by Dr Abdullahi Bichi, the NNPP Presidential flag bearer criticized...
