Again, Court Rejects Abba Kyari’s Bail Application, Fixes Date For Commencement Of Trial
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed a fresh bail application that was brought before it by the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, who is facing drug trafficking charge. The court therefore fixed October 19 for commencement of accelerated trial. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, held that the...
Chief Dan Okeke Felicitates With Abia At 31, Praises God For Sustained Grace
The APC candidate for House of Representatives, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Chief Dr. Daniel Chimezie Okeke (Mezie Abia) has celebrated Abia state on her 31st anniversary. Chief Daniel Okeke in his goodwill message appreciated the Almighty God for preserving Abia and her citizens. Despite the social and economic downturns across the state and country Abians have always enjoyed the sustainability of...
2023: INEC Should Disqualify Candidates Visiting Churches, Mosques – Adeyanju
A social media influencer, Deji Adeyanju, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify candidates who visit churches or mosques for support ahead of the 2023 general elections. Adeyanju in a post on Tuesday said the Nigerian law forbids the use of religion or tribe to campaign. He said: “2023: INEC should disqualify candidates that go to churches or...
Insecurity: “I Won’t Beg You To Surrender” – Zamfara New CP To Bandits
The newly posted commissioner of police in Zamfara State, Mr. Kolo Yusuf has sent a red signal to the bandits operating in the State, warning that it will no longer be business as usual. This was contained in a press statement signed and issued to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Mohammed...
Delta Airlines To Suspend Lagos-New York Operations In October
Delta Airlines has announced plans to discontinue its services between New York’s JFK airport in the United States and Lagos on October 4, 2022. The airline made this known in a statement, stating that it became necessary due to “the current demand environment.” Part of the statement read, “Delta is suspending its nonstop service between New York-JFK and Lagos state to...
Again, Court Denies Abba Kyari Bail
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has again refused to admit suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari, to bail. Kyari, put on trial by the Federal Government on alleged drug trafficking offences, is to remain in Kuje prison pending his trial on the charges. Justice Nwite said that the reasons adduced for the bail request...
Nigeria Needs Just One Disruptive Thinker, Says Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party has implored Diaspora in Nigerians to play their roles in holding the Nigerian government accountable. He said aside from the constitutional rights of voting, the people’s sacred role is also to hold elected government accountable for ensuring desired development. This was made known on Tuesday by the former Anambra state governor via...
We Have A Robust Mechanism To Respond To Issues Of Gender-based Violence In Abia, Says First Lady After Rescuing Woman Tortured For Being A ‘Witch’
Wife of the Governor of Abia state, Deaconess Nkechi IKpeazu, has said her office has put in place a robust mechanism to respond to issues of gender-based violence irrespective of how serious it is. The Governor's wife stated this after rescuing a widow identified as Mrs Amarachi Okechi, who has been under torture over alleged witchcraft by the youths of...
We Will Continue With Local Government Reforms – Osun governor-Elect, Sen Adeleke
Governor-Elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to continue with local government reforms. Senator Adeleke also promised that his administration would restore accountability and transparency in the operations of the local governments to block excesses and corruption. The governor-elect also said this will significantly guarantee the well-being and improved living conditions of the people of the State...
23-Year-Old Lady Who Mistakenly Got Pregnant Seeks Buyer For Unborn Baby
A pregnant lady, identified only as Chinaza, has approached doctors at the National Hospital in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to seek buyer for her unborn baby. When the 23-year-old lady got pregnant, she left her parents house in Imo State to live with her friend in Lagos State, a PUNCH report says. A source in the hospital, who spoke with...
