Supreme Court strikes out appeals against Fubara, Kefas and Aliyu

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaSupreme Court strikes out appeals against Fubara, Kefas and Aliyu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 26, 2024

The post-election tussle in Rivers, Taraba and Sokoto States ended on Thursday after the Supreme Court dismissed the appeals challenging the election victory of governors Siminalayi Fubara, Agbu Kefas and Ahmed Aliyu. Delivering judgements in separate appeals against the three governors, the court noted that the challengers were not convincing enough to have the judgements delivered in their favour. Justice Ibrahim Saulawa vetoed the appeal by Tonye Cole of the All Progressives Congress, APC, against...

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Tinubu has no plan of making Lagos the capital of Nigeria – Bayo Onanuga

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu has no plan of making Lagos the capital of Nigeria – Bayo Onanuga

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 26, 2024

The Presidency has refuted the insinuations that President Bola Tinubu intends to move the national capital back to Lagos State. The speculations arose after the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, announced plans to decongest its head office in Abuja by relocating some of its departments to Lagos. The departments selected for relocation by the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso are the Banking Supervision Department; Other Financial Institutions Supervision Department, Consumer Protection Department; Payment System Management Department...

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DHQ reacts as CAN chairman accuses Nigerian military of protecting bandits who attacked Mangu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaDHQ reacts as CAN chairman accuses Nigerian military of protecting bandits who attacked Mangu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 26, 2024

The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Mangu LGA of Plateau State, Rev Timothy Daluk, said army officials were complicit in the terror attacks on Christians witnessed in the area on 23 and 24 January. A swarm of Fulani-speaking jihadists have been on rampage in Plateau since mid 2023. The attacks peaked on 24 December 2023 when several villages in Barkin-Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos LGA were attacked concurrently. Over 200 people were...

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Secure release of our abducted state chairman, Lagos PDP tells security agencies

NewsNigeriaSecure release of our abducted state chairman, Lagos PDP tells security agencies

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 26, 2024

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked security agencies and government at all levels to swiftly secure the release of the state chairman, Philip Aivoji. Aivoji was abducted on Thursday, January 25, 2024, around 6 pm on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while returning from a stakeholders meeting in Oyo State convened by Governors Seyi Makinde and Ademola Adeleke. A press release on Friday signed by Hon. Hakeem Amode, Lagos State PDP...

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Africa must unite for sustainable socio-economic development -UNESCO Laureate

NewsNigeriaAfrica must unite for sustainable socio-economic development -UNESCO Laureate

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 26, 2024

Prof. Bashiru Aremu, His Royal Highness (H.R.H) Duke of the Kingdom Of Atlantis in Singapore and Vice-Chancellor Crown University, USA, has charged African leaders on the need for exemplary leadership. He talked about the need to promote unity among member states and youths mentorship for self-reliance, creativity and prudent use of both human and natural resources that God has blessed the continent with to ensure sustainable socio-economic development. This was disclosed to journalists on Friday,...

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Kogi: Gov Bello enumerates commitments in healthcare at hospital commissioning

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi: Gov Bello enumerates commitments in healthcare at hospital commissioning

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 26, 2024

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has enumerated his commitment in the healthcare sector during the commissioning of a hospital in the state. Bello talked about his persistent investment in the health sector, enumerating how it has yielded positive outcomes, evident in the enhanced quality of life and well-being of the citizens. He underscored the continued attention given to the health sector, ensuring its ongoing improvement. The Governor disclosed this during the official commissioning of...

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Army remains committed to promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage – GOC 

NewsNigeriaArmy remains committed to promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage – GOC 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 26, 2024

Maj -Gen. Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, has assured that the Army remains committed to promoting the nation’s rich and beautiful cultural heritage. Dada said this on Thursday at the West Africa Social Activities (WASA) of the 103 Battalion, Awkunanaw, Enugu held at the Battalion’s barrack. The GOC, who was represented by the Commander of 54 Signal Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Anthony Kubiangha, stressed that WASA provided an opportunity...

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Adamawa Commences Construction of N14.9 Billion Model Schools

EducationNewsNigeriaAdamawa Commences Construction of N14.9 Billion Model Schools

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2024

The Adamawa state government is to construct new model nurseries, and primary and junior secondary schools in each of the 21 local government areas of the State. Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri disclosed in Girei on Thursday, at the groundbreaking ceremony said the projects which will be funded by the state and local governments in the state will cost N14.9 billion. According to the Governor, the model schools will encourage school enrollment and warn...

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Private Jet With 10 Passengers Overshoots Runway In Ibadan

NewsNigeriaPrivate Jet With 10 Passengers Overshoots Runway In Ibadan

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2024

A private jet with about 10 persons onboard overshot the runway at theSamuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Friday around 11 am. According to the source, the jet with registration number N580KR missed the runway and skidded into the nearby bush. Firefighters and rescue officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were immediately deployed to the scene. A spokesperson for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Carol Adekotujo who confirmed the incident...

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Fire Kills Over 50 People, Goods Worth N215 Million Lost In Jigawa State

NewsNigeriaFire Kills Over 50 People, Goods Worth N215 Million Lost In Jigawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2024

The Jigawa State Director of Fire Service Directorate Ibrahim Gumel has disclosed that over 50 people lost their lives and properties worth N215 million were destroyed in fire incidents in the State in 2023. Gumel, while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievements, said 250 lives and property worth over N755 million were saved in 2023 across the state in fire, drowning, and road accidents. He added that the agency responded to 160 fire calls and...

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