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Apprentice Steals Boss’ 2-Month Old Baby In Kwara
A two-month-old baby whose name was given as Usman Idris has been reportedly stolen from the mother during a school graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Sources familiar with the development told our correspondent that the incident occurred around 3 pm on Saturday during the event held at the school premises located at the Deeper Life area, Sawmill, Ilorin. The mother...
NLC’s Planned Protest, Strike Lawful – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has insisted that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates can proceed with the August 2 strike and protest as planned. According to Falana, the exercise doesn’t translate to contempt of court. This was contained in a letter from the Falana Falana Chambers, solicitors to the NLC, by Sam Ogala, titled “Re- NLC in contempt...
Currency In Circulation Rises To N2.26trn – CBN
Currency outside banks rose to N2.26 trillion at the end of the first half of 2023. The figure is according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent Money and Credit Statistics. Currency outside banks rose from N982.09 billion at the end of February to N2.26 trillion in June 2023. Recall that on the heels of the Naira redesign policy implementation, the currency...
Tinubu To Address Nigerians Monday Night
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation at 7 pm on Monday, July 31, 2023. Dele Alake, presidential spokesman, announced this in a statement on Monday morning. “Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast,” the statement...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Condoles With Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa Over Wife’s Death
Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of the Lady (Barr) Nimi Ohuabunwa, the wife of Senator Mao Ohuabunwa who represented Abia North Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly. Kalu while stating that the pain of losing a partner is one that cuts deep, urged the former Senator to remain steadfast in God as he is...
Nnamdi Kanu Still In Custody, Only Granted Access To Doctor — DSS
The Department of State Services, DSS, said on Sunday it complied with a court order by granting access to doctors of the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, but that the man was still in its custody. A source close to the DSS said on Sunday that contrary to reports in the media, Kanu was only...
DSS Frees Nnamdi Kanu For Medical Attention
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to undergo an independent medical examination. Kanu’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, said the IPOB leader underwent a medical examination in an unnamed hospital in Abuja on Friday. According to a statement by Ejiofor: “We are pleased to inform you that Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi...
Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu Commiserates With Family Of Late Vincent Ogbulafor
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu has commiserated with the family of the Elder Statesmen, Late Sir Vincent Ogbulafor who was laid to rest at his hometown in Olokoro, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State on Friday, July 28th 2023 Kalu described the former National Chief of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) as a man who...
Sit-At-Home: We’re In Support Of Gov. Mbah To End Protest In Enugu, Says Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The Enugu State chapter of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Sunday, declared its end of a sit-at-home protest in the South-East in general and the Enugu State in particular. The state chapter of Igbo socio-cultural group said it was fully backing the Enugu State Government in its efforts to end the sit-at-home in the state, insisting...
ECOWAS Considers Use Of Force To Unseat Military After Coup In Niger
In a swift response to military coup in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has enforced a no-flight zone over the country. The decision was announced today by the ECOWAS, at an urgent meeting following the increasing tension stirred by the military actors who are attempting to take over in Niger. This significant move which includes air...
