Release Of Arrested Terrorists: We’re worried, CAN cries out
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other Christian organizations have expressed worry over what they call the speed at which the federal government is releasing arrested terrorists, rehabilitating and sending them back to the society. They also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to explore the option of foreign help to end the spate of killings in the country particularly...
Senate Approves Buhari’s $22.7bn Loan Request
The Senate, on Thursday, approved the $22.7bn loan request of President Muhammadu Buhari, after a heated debate that ended up in a closed session. The lawmakers after a closed-door session, which lasted about 45 minutes, approved the two-item recommendation of the Committee on Local and Foreign Loans, chaired by Senator Clifford Ordia. According to Investigations by The PUNCH, revealed that the senators had resolved...
BREAKING: Buhari Okays Appointment Of Justice Mensem As Acting Court Of Appeal President
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Hon. Justice Monica B. Dongban Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal for an initial period of three (3) months. The appointment is with effect from March 6, 2020, when the incumbent President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, would statutorily retire from service. A statement issued...
Coronavirus: Ohanaeze Youths Offer To Help FG Track 156 Passengers On Index Case Flight
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) Worldwide has volunteered to help the federal government to look for all 156 passengers that were in the flight along with the Italian man that brought the coronavirus index case to Nigeria. OYC however tasked the federal government through the Minister of Health, Enahire Osagie to reveal the identity of the passengers along with their...
Ikpeazu begs AfDB for key infrastructural finding, Enyimba Economic City Project
The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu on Tuesday met with the President of the Africa Development Bank, AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina on the financing of critical infrastructure in the state. ABN TV gathered that the meeting earlier reported has already started yielding positive returns for the State with strong assurances that the Bank will work in partnership with the...
Father Mbaka Celebrates Hope Uzodinma, Says He Forgives His Attackers
THE founder and director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka said he has forgiven the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev Dr Callistus Onaga and every other person that attacked him and called for his head when he prophesied the All Progressives Congress, APC, take over of Imo state on January 31 this year. Mbaka...
Coronavirus: Sultan calls for special prayer over deadly disease
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed concern over the outbreak of coronavirus and urged Nigerian Muslims to offer special prayers and fast over the further spread of the disease in the country. A statement signed by JNI’s Secretary-General, Dr Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, on behalf of the Sultan, charged Muslims...
IGP, Adamu Declares Bandits In North West As Boko Haram, ISWAP Members
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, says bandits in North West are Boko Haram and ISWAP members. He made the declaration in Kaduna on Thursday, during a meeting with top Police Commanders over recent attacks in the state. The IGP stated that the reinforced attacks need new war strategies geared towards eliminating the bandits from their hideouts in the nook...
Ohanaeze Writes IGP: Why Are Fulani Herdsmen Allowed To Carry AK-47?
Apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has written an open letter to the Inspector General of Police over the sighting of herdsmen in possession of AK-47 in Anambra state. The letter titled, The Road to Anarchy, signed by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo told the IGP that they will not fold their arms and allow gun-toting...
FG yet to receive $300m Abacha loot — Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Tuesday that the latest recovered tranche of the funds looted by the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, has yet to be repatriated to Nigeria. Malami, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr Umar Gwandu, was reacting...
