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No Ransom Paid For Release Of Benue Kidnapped Commissioner, Says Governor Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue said no ransom or any monetary exchanges were involved in securing the release of his Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Mathew Abo. This was contained in a statement on Thursday signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sir Tersoo Kula, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi. The governor...
Over 200,000 Backlog Of Passports Cleared, Ready For Collection – FG
The Federal Government says it has made significant inroads in its efforts to address the impediments in the processing and collection of international passports in Nigeria. The inability of Nigerians to obtain their passports in good time has created a massive backlog of travel documents and caused considerable social and economic discomfort to many. However, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,...
Kanu Agabi Becomes Nnamdi Kanu’s Lead Counsel
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Kanu Godwin Agabi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has been appointed as the lead counsel to the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. ABN TV leant he replaces Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN). A family source announced the appointment of the new lead counsel on...
Bayelsa Guber Poll: “I Will Wipe Away Your Tears” – LP Candidate Promises Teachers
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri, has sympathized with teachers in the state for what he described as their years of suffering and hardship under the administration of Governor Douye Diri. Eradiri in a statement to mark the 2023 Teachers Day, vowed that if elected on November 11, he would wipe away the...
INEC To Transmit Results Of Bayelsa Guber Poll Manually
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it plans to transmit the results of the November 11 Bayelsa governorship election manually. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the State, Mr Obo Effanga stated this in Yenagoa on Wednesday, during an interactive session with religious leaders and faith-based organizations. Effanga said that INEC was ready to conduct a free, fair, and...
Abducted Benue Commissioner Regains Freedom
Benue Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Hon. Matthew Abo, who was abducted by gunmen in his hometown in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State has regained his freedom. His release from captivity was confirmed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula . Mr. Abo has since reunited with his family in Sankera,...
CJN To New Judges: Public Opinion Can’t Override Constitution
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has said public opinion cannot override the constitution in decisions of the court. Justice Ariwoola made the statement after the oath-taking of 23 the new judges of the Federal High Court at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja on Wednesday. “Several vitriolic attacks are regularly heaped on the judiciary; it is, however,...
Tell Tinubu To Vacate Office Now Over ‘Forged Certificate’ – Timi Frank Urges US, UK, EU, AU
Comrade Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on members of the international community especially the European Union, United States, United Kingdom and African Union to prevail on Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to vacate office over alleged certificate forgery. Frank claimed that the authorities of the Chicago State University (CSU)...
Ministerial Nominee Who Replaces El-Rufai Collapsed During Screening
The Kaduna State ministerial nominee, Abbas Balarabe, collapsed during his screening before the Senate. Balarabe had just finished his presentation to the lawmakers and collapsed while one of the Kaduna senators was praising him. Following his collapse, the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, started to scream, “Bring water and sugar. Call Dr Musa.” READ ALSO: President Tinubu Replaces El-Rufai, Picks Balarabe Abbas As...
Police Warn FCT Residents Against Boarding Unpainted Taxis
The FCT Police Command has cautioned residents to exercise caution when boarding unmarked taxis, commonly referred to as ‘kabu-kabu,’ to steer clear of falling prey to armed robbers, also known as ‘One Chance.’ The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Mr. Haruna Garba, issued this advisory during a news briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, discussing the command’s accomplishments in combating...
