Restriction Of Your Movement Within My Power, Aimed At Protecting You From COVID-19 — Ikpeazu To Abians
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said under certain regulations that have come into effect in the state, he has the power to restrict the movement of people to protect from getting infected with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor said among the steps he has taken to protect the people of the State includes regulations that came into...
UK Foreign Secretary calls for “full and transparent” investigation into Ukrainian plane crash
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has called for a “full and transparent” investigation into the fatal crash of a Ukraine International Airlines flight in Tehran on Wednesday, citing intelligence reports which claim the plane was shot down by Iranian surface to air missiles. "We urgently need a full and transparent investigation to establish what caused the crash," Raab said in...
Muhammadu Sanusi II Still Emir Of Kano, Says Kano Govt
The Kano State government has said the ruling delivered by a Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, earlier on Thursday, shows Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II is still the Emir of Kano. The State Attorney General and Commissioner for justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, said this during a press conference held at the Government House Thursday evening. He...
How RCCG Pastor Was Detained Overseas For Greeting ‘Ladies And Gentlemen’ – Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has voiced grave concerns about the precipitous drop in moral standards around the world. He narrated an incident where a pastor of the church was arrested abroad for addressing a gathering with the phrase “ladies and gentlemen.” Speaking on the topic “My Father’s House” during the...
Man Docked For Defiling 9-Year-Old Lover’s Niece In Rivers
Police in Rivers State has arraigned one Preye Harry for allegedly defiling a 9-year-old minor. The 38-year-old accused was arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Choba Community, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on two cou...
Crisis Looms As FCTA Workers Reject Posting Of New Perm Sec
Crisis may be looming in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) following the reported posting of a new Permanent Secretary to the FCTA, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. President Bola Tinubu had on Friday approved the redeployment and assignment of portfolios to 24 permanent secretaries, including Dr. Ajani, from the Transportation Ministry, to replace the incumbent Permanent Secretary at the FCTA, Mr....
Senator Ben Uwajumogu Set For Burial February 21
The remains of the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu of Imo North will be buried on Friday, February 21. A statement by Nnadozie Uwajumogu, on behalf of the family, said the date was chosen after due consultations and in line with the custom and tradition of Umuihi in the Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State. The statement noted that Acho Obioma...
Opposition party to Gov. Ayade: ‘Tell us how you spent N8bn in 3 months’
The African Action Congress, AAC, has demanded that Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River discloses full details of how he spent N8bn the state received from the federal government of Nigeria in the last three months. Agba Jalingo, Cross River State Chairman of ÀAC, in a statement on Friday, decried Governor Ayade’s perceived silence on how the money was disbursed...
Buhari Orders Reduction Of Cost Of Fertilizer
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reduction of the cost of fertilizer from N5,500 to N5,000 naira per bag. The reduction was announced by the Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council and the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu. He disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters in Abuja after the council met with the Chief of...
Buhari Extols NDLEA’s Performance In Fight Against Insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the performance of the Brigadier-General Buba Marwa-led National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the current crusade to rid the streets of illicit drugs. The President gave the commendation during the recently concluded National Security Council (NSC) meeting, which he presided over in the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He however instructed on steps to be taken...
