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Two Dead, Several Injured In Benue Cult Clash
Two people were confirmed dead by Benue State police during a battle between rival cult groups in the Wadata neighborhood of Makurdi, the state capital, on Sunday. The clash reportedly erupted around the riverside in Wadata, where the cult groups had gathered for a meeting. According to the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Catherine Anene, “Due to the police...
Nnamdi Kanu Challenges Court’s Jurisdiction, Accuses Judge Of Bias (VIDEO)
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has questioned the jurisdiction of Justice Binta Nyako in handling his trial, insisting that she has no legal authority over his case. Kanu, who appeared in court today, claimed he attended out of “courtesy and respect” but maintained that Justice Nyako is recused from the matter and...
“No Conflict Between Wike, Ogbuku” – NDDC
The Niger Delta Development Commission has debunked rumours on social media of conflict ensuing between its Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, and the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. The commission described the report titled ‘Uproar in NDDC as Ogbuku, Wike Fight Dirty” as mischievous. This was contained in a statement signed by the NDDC spokesperson, Seledi Thompson-Wakama on Monday. Thompson-Wakama said the...
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Questions Court Jurisdiction As Nyako Adjourns Trial Indefinitely
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), indefinitely, ABN TV reports. The decision was made on Monday after Kanu insisted that Justice Nyako could no longer preside over his case, citing her earlier recusal from the matter. His legal team maintained...
“Allow NUC To Oversee University Budgets” – Oloyede Urges FG
The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof Ishaq Oloyede has called on the Federal Government to allow the National Universities Commission oversee the budgets of Nigerian universities, rather than individual institutions. The JAMB registrar asserted that such a move if implemented, would enhance the autonomy of the universities. Oloyede, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, stated this as...
Stakeholders Worry As Nigeria Spends N18tn On Crude Oil Production Annually
Nigeria spends not less than N1.57tn on crude oil production monthly, translating to about N18tn annually. Data collected from different sources, including the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, indicated that the minimum any oil producer spends in extracting a barrel of crude oil in Nigeria is about $25. The country’s average crude production stands at 1.4 million barrels per day, which...
VIDEO: Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Federal High Court, Abuja, For Trial – February 10, 2025
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja to continue his trial, on Monday 10th February 2025, ABN TV reports. https://youtu.be/IJh0oWWv2RM Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), was brought to the court amidst tight security. Supporters, legal representatives, and observers...
Obi Visits Indonesia, Calls For Data-Driven Policies
Mr. Peter Obi has emphasized the need for structured policies and decisive leadership to drive national development in Nigeria. Obi, in a statement on Monday via X, detailed his engagements with former Indonesian Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Agung Laksono, former Vice President Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, and Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, Yandri Susanto, as...
King Charles Pays Tribute To Late Namibia’s Nujoma
Britain’s King Charles III has paid tribute to Namibia’s former president, Sam Nujoma, who has contributed immensely to history, died aged 95. Nujoma, who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, died on Saturday, the current Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba announced. In a statement released on Sunday evening, Charles...
India-Based Nigerian Arrested For Defrauding Company $13,361
The Cyber Cell of Delhi Police, India, has arrested a Nigerian national, Patrick Ngomere, for allegedly hacking the email account of the Family Care Pvt. Limited, a pharmaceutical company, and fraudulently syphoning off Rs 11.73 lakh. The suspect, also accused of residing in India without a valid visa, is believed to be part of a larger syndicate engaged in various...
