Court Prohibits Wike, FCDA, Others From Abuja Centenary City Over Alleged Encroachment
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) from intruding into the Centenary Economic City Free Zone along Airport Road, Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgement, also made an injunction order restraining the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Arab Contractors (OAO) from further encroaching on...
Set Up Passport Printers In New York, Nigerians Beg FG
Nigerians in New York have again appealed to the Federal Government to provide passport production printers to the Nigeria Consulate to enhance smooth passport services in the U.S. The concerned Nigerians made the call at a virtual 12th Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Consulate for the Nigerian Community under its jurisdiction. The New York Jurisdiction comprises the 20 states of...
We’ll Frustrate Illegal Sales, Theft At Ports – Police Vow
The Nigeria Police Force has said it is committed to enforcing all laws and implementing anti-crime strategies to curb illegal activities at various ports and around the economic hubs in Nigeria. This commitment was re-echoed in a signed statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Sunday when the Eastern Port Police Command confirmed the arrest of 5...
Ibadan Residents Stage Protest Over High Cost Of Living [PHOTOS]
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday hit the street to protest the skyrocketing price of food and the state of the economy. The protesters gathered around the Mokola area in the state wielding placards with various inscriptions such as ‘End food hike and inflation,’ ‘The poor are starving,’ and ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises,’ among others. They were also...
Hardship: Stop “Unguarded” Comments Against FG, Tinubu On Top Of The Situation — Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged Nigerians to refrain from making provocative statements about the administration headed by President Bola Tinubu. According to him, such words are unnecessary, and such comments are destructive and can cause violence. Prominent Nigerians like the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, recently lamented the hardship in Nigeria and called on those...
After Discontinuation Of His Trial, Sowore Blasts DSS, Buhari Over Ruinous Regime
A former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has reacted to the recent court verdict that ordered the Federal Government to discontinue the treasonable felony charge levelled against him and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, (also known as Mandate). Sowore and Bakare were prosecuted by the immediate past regime for calling for a nationwide #RevolutionNow protest against...
Soludo’s ACTDA Officials Seize Newspapers In Anambra
For the second time in two days, officials from Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Awka Capital Territory Development Agency (ACTDA) confiscated all newspapers from vendors in Anambra state. The Nation reported that on Thursday, February 15, the officials destroyed all the newspapers and smashed all the PoS machines belonging to the vendors, including their tables and umbrellas. The newspapers seized by the agents of...
Gov. Zulum Declares One Day Prayer, Fasting Session Over Economic Hardship
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has urged citizens of the state to fast and offer special prayers on Monday, as done in the past, for divine intervention over the current hardship caused by inflation. Zulum, in his broadcast to the people of the state, implored traditional rulers, clerics, and citizens to observe a one-day voluntary fast on Monday for peace,...
#RevolutionNow: FG Discontinues Sowore’s Trial
The Federal Government has discontinued the trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, (also known as Mandate). The decision to discontinue the trial was communicated to the Federal High Court in Abuja via a notice of discontinuance, dated February 14 but filed the next day by the Attorney General...
US Releases Image Of Helicopter Crash That Killed Herbert Wigwe, Five Others
The United States authorities have released images from the site of the tragic crash that killed the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, and five others. In the photos released on Tuesday, two officials of the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were seen inspecting the debris of the ill-fated helicopter. Wigwe, his wife, Doreen; their son, Chizi...
