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US lawmaker Seeks Nnamdi Kanu’s Unconditional Release
Jarvis Johnson, a United States of America (USA) lawmaker, in the House of Representatives from the State of Texas, District 139, has called on Nigeria’s Supreme Court to order the unconditional release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from his long detention. The Supreme Court is expected to deliver judgment in two separate appeals...
We Are Not Involved – FG Distances Self From Rivers Crisis
The federal government on Wednesday said it had no hand in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers state. Recall that 27 lawmakers in the Rivers House of Assembly dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Subsequently, Edison Ehie, speaker of the assembly, in an undisclosed location, with only lawmakers loyal to Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers,...
CJN Tasks Judges On Flawless Verdicts
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday, charged judges on faultless verdicts. Opening the 2023 yearly Judges’ Conference of the Federal High Court (FHC) of Nigeria in Abuja, he urged jurists on fairness and dispensation of justice. According to the CJN, it is the right of litigants and lawyers to appeal judgment from the trial court, adding that judges should be...
“Intervene In Rivers Crisis” – APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, Dakuku Peterside, has said President Bola Tinubu can’t fold his hands and allow Rivers State to go up in flames. In a statement, he said the crisis in Rivers State was a shameful state of anomie. According to Peterside: “As a leader and stakeholder in the affairs of Rivers State who has personally invested...
2024 Budget: Umahi Seeks More Money For Infrastructure
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has requested more money for his ministry. The former Governor of Ebonyi State is proposing an increase in the 2024 budget allocation from N657.22 billion to N1.5 trillion. Umahi requested the defence of the 2024 Budget estimate for the Ministry of Works before the National Assembly Joint Committees on Appropriation. READ ALSO: Gov Lawal Hails Military,...
Gov Lawal Hails Military, Sympathizes With Victims Of Bandits’ Attacks
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has sympathized with communities affected by recent bandits’ attacks in various parts of the State. He also commended the military for their efforts. According to the Governor, there are several positive reports of the elimination of scores of bandits’ kingpins in Zamfara and other forests of the Northwest. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Sulaiman...
Supreme Court Dismisses Nwokocha’s Motion Against Senator Akobundu
The Supreme Court has dismissed a motion for review of judgement filed by Darlington Nwokocha against the judgement of the Appeal Court which removed him as the Senator representing Abia Central district. Nwokocha had prayed the Supreme Court to set aside the ruling of the appellate court and return him to his former seat as Abia Central Senator. He noted that...
N1bn For Trip: Stay In Your Office – Senate Slams Trade Minister
The Senate has frowned at the alleged allocation of N1bn for a foreign trip to Geneva, Switzerland, by the Ministry of Trade and Investment. The Senate Committee on Trade and Industry gave the condemnation on Tuesday when Anite Doris Uzoka, the Minister, came before it in defense of the 2024 budget of the ministry. Speaking during the session, Senator Adams Oshiomhole...
Gov. Otti To Launch 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Thursday
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, will on Thursday, December 14 launch of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem. The event will hold at Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia at 11a.m. prompt, Prof. Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the State Government said in a statement. The following are invited: 1. The Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu 2. Members of the National Assembly...
Umu-Aba Connect Raises Millions Of Naira To Support Education Of Aba Fashion Parade Boy [PHOTOS]
![Umu-Aba Connect Raises Millions Of Naira To Support Education Of Aba Fashion Parade Boy [PHOTOS]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Umu-Aba-Connect-Raises-Millions-Of-Naira-To-Support-Education-Of-Aba-Fashion-Parade-Boy-640x409.jpg "Umu-Aba Connect Raises Millions Of Naira To Support Education Of Aba Fashion Parade Boy [PHOTOS]")
Group of friends known as Umu-Aba Connect says they are committed to investing their resources in ensuring that the star in Aba fashion parade boy blossoms. One Kingsley Kosisochukwu Joseph had boldly joined a fashion parade show at Aba Fashion Week (AFW-23) held at Brass Junction, Aba-Owerri road. This is the boldness that attracted members of Umu-Aba Connect Association in...
