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Gov. Ayade Kicks Off 2022 Carnival Calabar
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River kicked off the first dry run for the 2022 Carnival Calabar, on Sunday, with the theme ‘Agro-Industrialisation’. The event marked the return of the Carnival since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020. Speaking about the theme, Ayade said it was carefully chosen to send a message to the global community that Africans can depend on...
I Never Received Private Jet From Gen. T.Y Danjuma For My Campaign — Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has denied receiving a private jet donation for his campaign from former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd). Reacting to speculations that Gen. Danjuma donated a Challenger 605 Bombardier jet for his campaign, Obi said on his verified twitter handle that he has never received such an offer and that...
Abia Speaker Emerges Best Speaker In South East Nigeria
The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly and the PDP flagbearer for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency at the forthcoming general elections, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji MNSE has emerged the "Best Speaker in South East". The Abia Speaker was conferred with the Award of Excellence earlier today by the Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu Chapter...
Ekiti New Governor, Oyebanji Sworn In
Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has been sworn in as the fifth democratically elected Governor of Ekiti State. Oyebanji succeeded Kayode Fayemi, who served as the chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum. Oyebanji was sworn with his Deputy Chief Monisade Afuye, at the Ekiti Parapo Pavillon, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The ceremony was performed by Ekiti Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye. Oyebanji took the oath...
Ooni Of Ife Marries 4th Wife, Ashley Adegoke (PHOTOS)
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Friday, married another wife, Princess Ashley Adegoke, ABN TV learnt. The wedding was held at the bride's family house situated on Olubose Street, along Ede road, IIe-Ife. Olori Ashley is one of the women the first class monarch has married in recent days.
FG Moves 101 Ex-Terrorists From Prison To Deradicalisation Camp
The Federal Government on Friday said 101 convicted terrorists and those awaiting trial have been moved from custodial centre to a deradicalisation camp for onward reintegration into the society. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the National Security Council (NSC) meeting at Aso Villa in Abuja. Irabor and some ministers including...
IPOB Urges Buhari To Obey Court Judgment Discharging, Acquitting Nnamdi Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has commended the Appeal Court judges for discharging and acquitting its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, of all charges against him. The pro-Biafran group also appreciated its team of lawyers, who it said never capitulated until the legal victory was achieved. They urged President Muhammadu Buhari to obey the court orders and release Kanu, reminding him of...
Nnamdi Kanu: Buhari, Osinbajo, Service Chiefs To Meet After Court Judgment
The National Security Council, on Friday, said it was “considering the appropriate action to be taken” on the recent release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. It also backed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, who clarified that Kanu’s release was not equivalent to an acquittal. The Minister of Police...
Man Who Killed Wife For Not Explaining N10 Million In Her Possession Arrested
A 42-year-old businessman, Kelechukwu Onuka, has been arrested by the Ondo state police detectives for the murder of his wife, Nnenna, over dispute on “unexplained” N10 million. The ugly incident occurred at their residence in Aratunsi area, Oke Aro, Akure, Ondo State capital, Vanguard reports. The suspect reportedly accused his wife of hiding the money from him. A family source, said the...
No Pending Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu, Lawyer Replies Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), should comply with the order of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to consider voluntary resignation for exposing the Federal Government to international embarrassment and ridicule, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, said on Friday. He was...
