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We’re Totally In Support Of IPOB Sit-At-Home – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The apex Igbo Socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Wednesday said it was in total support of the sit-at-home order issued by IPOB to all Biafrans in the country and in the diaspora. In a telephone chat with the Organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Uche Achi Okpaga, the group explained that there was nothing wrong for people to sit at home...
I’ve Never Received Bribe All My Life – Magu
Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu on Wednesday said he has never received bribe all his life. Magu was testifying before the Justice Ayo Salami panel probing allegations of corruption against him. The suspended EFCC boss said anyone who claims he had ever given him bribe should come forward before the panel to testify...
Buhari Violated Law On Judges’ Appointment – Court
The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on Wednesday that the President, Muhammadu Buhari, acted in contravention of the law when he sent the names of 11 candidates recommended to him by the National Judicial Council for appointment as judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Justice Inyang Ekwo made...
UK Lawmakers Report Buhari To Commonwealth Over Killings In Nigeria
Some lawmakers in the United Kingdom parliament have reported President Muhammadu Buhari to the Secretary-General of Commonwealth over the unabating spate of killings in the country. The British lawmakers wrote the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland QC, over widespread violence in Nigeria. These lawmakers include Caroline Cox, David Alton, Jin Shannon and Helena Kennedy. According to them, thousands of civilians in Nigeria had...
Buhari Reports Boko Haram, Bandits to UN
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday told the international community that Nigeria was still battling Boko Haram and bandits. Buhari’s message was contained in his pre-recorded address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He urged countries to take strong action against the illicit flow of small arms and light weapons. “Nigeria remains deeply concerned over the illicit trade, transfer, and circulation of...
I’ll Be The Last Governor To Tackle Southern Kaduna Crisis – El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says one of the legacies he wants to leave at the end of his tenure in 2023 is to have ended the Southern Kaduna crisis. The southern part of the state has experienced the worst form of carnage in recent times with hundreds of residents murdered by bandits and other enemies of peace. El-Rufai, who spoke...
Politicians Investing Money In Vote Buying – Situation Room
A coalition of over 70 human rights organizations, under the aegis of Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, on Monday raised fears over alleged commercialisation of votes in Nigeria, describing it as a threat to the electoral system. The group added that politicians were increasingly investing money in vote-buying, noting that voters appeared willing to sell their votes. The Co-convener of the...
BREAKING: Ex-Ekiti Governor, Fayose Loses Sister
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Peter Fayose has lost his elder, Mrs. Moji Ladeji. She passed on after a brief illness, says Fayose in a Twitter post. "On behalf my family, I announce the death of my immediate elder sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji. He died today, after a brief illness. "We are pained by your departure, but consoled by the God-fearing...
Kaduna State Declares Public Holiday To Mourn Emir Of Zazzau
The Kaduna State Government has declared Wednesday, September 23, 2020 as public holiday to mourn the late Emir of Zazzau, Alh. (Dr.) Shehu Idris. This was as the Kaduna government announced three days of mourning for the late emir starting from Monday Sept. 21 to Wednesday 23rd Sept. ABN TV had on Sunday reported the death of the Zazzau emir, at...
Woman Arrested For Sending Poisonous Letter To White House
A woman suspected to have sent an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to the White House, has been arrested. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press on Sunday, September 20, that she was arrested at the New York-Canada border. The letter had been intercepted last week before it reached the White House. The woman was taken into custody by...
