Easter: Former President Jonathan Preaches Peace, Tolerance

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEaster: Former President Jonathan Preaches Peace, Tolerance

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2024

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of love and sacrifice in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ and work towards the nation’s peace and prosperity. The former President who stated this in his Easter message to Nigerians and Christians around the world noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds believers of the redemptive sacrifices of Christ and the promises of hope and eternal life. He further encouraged Nigerians...

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GEPT: Kogi Govt Accuses SDP Of Stage-Managing Attack On Witnesses

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGEPT: Kogi Govt Accuses SDP Of Stage-Managing Attack On Witnesses

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2024

….Says Its Illogical To Attack Those Already Losing The Kogi State Government has accused the  the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of stage managing attacks on witnesses, even as it debunks allegation that it masterminded attacks on witnesses at the ongoing Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT), saying the allegation was baseless. According to the state government contrary to the propaganda of the SDP, discerning members of the public were following the Tribunal case and would know...

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Election Petitions Tribunal: SDP Witness Says He Lost His Sight For One year

NewsNigeriaPoliticsElection Petitions Tribunal: SDP Witness Says He Lost His Sight For One year

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2024

… Others Deny Being Polling Agents There was a mild drama in court on Saturday as six witnesses provided by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the Election Petitions Tribunal in the Kogi State Governorship election struggled to answer questions during cross-examination. At the resumed hearing, all the six witnesses gave testimonies contrary to their depositions on oath and confirmed that they were not polling agents as stipulated by law, but voters. When one of...

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Binance Executive Locked Up in Abuja, Sues Nigerian Government for Rights Violations

BusinessNewsNigeriaBinance Executive Locked Up in Abuja, Sues Nigerian Government for Rights Violations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 29, 2024

A legal battle is brewing between cryptocurrency giant Binance and the Nigerian government. Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive with Binance, has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian authorities for alleged violation of his fundamental rights. Gambaryan, who heads financial crime compliance for Binance, was arrested in late February alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, the company’s regional manager for Africa. The duo reportedly travelled to Nigeria in good faith, intending to meet with officials from the National Security Adviser’s...

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Adamawa Police Command Reassures Hitch-Free Easter Celebrations

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAdamawa Police Command Reassures Hitch-Free Easter Celebrations

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has reassured the Adamawa State Government and people of the state hitch-free Easter celebrations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris who gave the reassurance in a statement signed by the image maker of the command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said already, personnel of the command have already been deployed to places of worship. CP Morris reiterated his commitment towards ensuring the safety and security...

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Boundary Demarcation Of Amana, Ohanku Communities In Ebonyi State Kicks Off

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBoundary Demarcation Of Amana, Ohanku Communities In Ebonyi State Kicks Off

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2024

The demarcation of boundary communities of Amana and Ohanku in Ezza South and Ikwo Local government areas in Ebonyi State has commenced. The peace committee set up by the state government led by the Commissioner for Land and Survey, Hon. Matthew Nwobashi described the process as successful, adding that the two communities have been supportive. Hon Nwobashi enjoined their stakeholders to continue promoting peace in the area. “All the teams came in their good numbers,...

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Kidnap Victims of Kuriga Primary, and Junior Secondary Schools Receive Scholarship

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKidnap Victims of Kuriga Primary, and Junior Secondary Schools Receive Scholarship

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2024

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has awarded scholarships to the students of Kuriga Primary and Junior Secondary School, who were abducted on March 7, 2024. The family of the late head teacher of Kuriga Junior Secondary School, Abubakar Isah, who died in the bandits’ den due to health complications, also received an N10 million donation from the Governor. Governor Uba Sani while addressing the rescued children before embarking journey back to their community said...

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Military Begins Manhunt For Eight Suspects After Deadly Attack on Soldiers

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Begins Manhunt For Eight Suspects After Deadly Attack on Soldiers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 29, 2024

The Nigerian military has launched a nationwide manhunt for eight individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of seventeen soldiers in Delta State earlier this month. The soldiers were reportedly ambushed on 14th March while responding to a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities. This deadly attack sent shockwaves through the nation, prompting a search operation alongside efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. Yesterday, the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, released a statement identifying the eight suspects...

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Breaking – PDP Now Majority in Enugu House of Assembly As 6 LP Members Defect

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBreaking – PDP Now Majority in Enugu House of Assembly As 6 LP Members Defect

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 28, 2024

Six Enugu State House of Assembly members elected under the Labour Party (LP) in the year 2023 General elections on Thursday officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Their defection was conveyed to the House through a letter by the Speaker, Chief Uche Ugwu, at the Hallowed Chambers during plenary. The defectors are the Majority Leader, Mr. Johnson Ani (Enugu North); the Chief Whip, Mr. Ejike Eze, (Igbo-Eze North 1); and the Deputy Chief...

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CBN Hikes Interest Rate to 24.75% to Tackle Economic Challenges

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaCBN Hikes Interest Rate to 24.75% to Tackle Economic Challenges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 27, 2024

In response to mounting economic pressures, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced a significant hike in interest rates, aiming to address inflationary concerns and stabilise the country’s economy. The Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, voted on Tuesday to increase the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, by 200 basis points, bringing it to 24.75 per cent from the previous rate of 22.75 per cent. The decision reflects careful deliberation by the MPC, considering various economic indicators...

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