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Bail: Abba Kyari Diabetic, Hypertensive – Lawyer Tells Judge
Embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, is a diabetic and hypertensive patient, the suspended cop’s lawyer, Cynthia Ikena, told Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. The lawyer also prayed the court to release his client on bail but the judge refused the plea, saying the suit contained weighty allegations that would require the...
APC Reverses Self, Fixes Date For National Convention
The Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee has just announced that it will conduct the national convention on March 26, 2022. This is contrary to a letter it sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission on the conduct of zonal congresses. The Committee has been in a closed-door meeting since 11am on Monday. The National Secretary of the Party, Dr John...
Suspected IPOB, ESN Members Attack Imo Police Station, Kill Two
At least two police officers were on Sunday killed by gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and its Eastern Security Network, ESN during an attack at Isu police division. The attackers were said to have come in their numbers at about 11:30pm with at least two Toyota Sienna Buses, a Toyota Camry Car...
2-Year-Old Baby Abducted In Abia Community
A two-year-old baby has been abducted in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident in Aba on Tuesday, spokesperson of the state police command, Geoffrey Ogbonna, said the child whose identity was given as Precious Akataobi, was reportedly abducted by suspected child traffickers at her mother’s shop in Umuobiakwa on Saturday. Narrating how the incident happened, he...
Halima Usman Cautions Students, Youths Against Drug, Substance Abuse
The founder HalimaFactor Community Initiative, a leading educational, health and environmental advocacy group in Nigeria, Halima Usman has urged Nigerian students and youths to stay away from the abuse of substances and drugs, maintaining that it is inimical to their health and future. According to Halima, a lot of youths have had their dreams truncated as a result of indulgence...
Fuel Scarcity: Buhari Has Abandoned Nigerians — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for travelling out of the country and abandoning Nigerians amid the fuel scarcity across the nation. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Debo Ologunagba. The party accused leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the helm of affairs...
Nigeria’s Progress Has Been In Decline Since 2015 — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said Nigerian efforts to build a nation has undergone significant decline since 2015. He made the remark at an international forum organised by the Centre for Human Security and Dialogue at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The forum which was attended by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Director-General of the World...
President Buhari Congratulates Pete Edochie At 75
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined entertainers in the music and movie industry, particularly Nollywood, in celebrating with veteran actor, scriptwriter, and movie producer, Pete Edochie, on his 75th birthday. President Buhari congratulated the renowned actor for the many pioneering and motivating roles in the entertainment industry, hitting the limelight in the 80s as Okonkwo in the screen adaptation of Chinua...
After We’ve Quietly Removed Electricity Subsidy, The Next Is Fuel Subsidy — FG
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has revealed how the Federal Government quietly removed the subsidy on electricity tariff. She said the government had to carefully adjust the prices incrementally at some levels. Speaking on Thursday at a virtual meeting of African Finance Ministers and the International Monetary Fund, Ahmed also said the amendment of the budget was ongoing...
New Olubadan, Sen. Lekan Assures He Won’t Let The People Down
The newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Sen) Lekan Balogun, has vowed never to betray the trust of the people of Ibadanland. Balogun, who was installed the 42nd Olubadan on Friday, spoke shortly after he received Staff of Office from the governor, Seyi Makinde. He ascended the throne after 33 years of ascendancy protocol. Dignitaries at the event were Vice President Yemi...
