Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Request Again

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Request Again

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 20, 2024

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been denied bail once more. The decision comes from the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako. Kanu is facing a seven-count charge of treasonable felony brought against him by the Nigerian government. His lawyers had filed an application seeking bail or house arrest. However, Justice Nyako dismissed all their requests. This is not the first time Kanu’s bail plea...

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CBN Backtracks on Cybersecurity Levy, Directive to Banks Withdrawn

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN Backtracks on Cybersecurity Levy, Directive to Banks Withdrawn

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 20, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has withdrawn its directive mandating banks and payment service providers to collect a cybersecurity levy. The levy, outlined at 0.5 per cent of electronic transactions, was met with widespread criticism shortly after its announcement on 6th May 2024. The CBN’s revised circular, dated 17th May 2024, instructs all commercial banks, payment service providers (PSPs), non-interest banks, and others to disregard the previous directive. According to the latest circular, the...

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Insecurity: Anambra Government Partners with OSPRE, WANEP, and Wellspring

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity: Anambra Government Partners with OSPRE, WANEP, and Wellspring

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)May 19, 2024

The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience – OSPRE, the West African Network for Peacebuilding – WANEP, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, and the Government of Anambra State, have partnered to drive conversation toward lasting solutions to insecurity in the Southeast, through non-kinetic measures. This conversation which was held for two days at the International Convention Centre in Awka, the Anambra State capital, signaled the beginning of an open forum for the exchange of information on real issues militating against...

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Anambra’s Circle of Perpetual Local Government Transition Committee

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsAnambra’s Circle of Perpetual Local Government Transition Committee

PilotnewsMay 19, 2024

“In Governor Willie Obiano’s two terms of eight years, there was no mention of local government election” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For over a decade, Anambra State has not conducted a local government election. The last local government election in Anambra State was conducted by Governor Peter Obi, just three months before his exit as governor, after two terms of eight years. It is not clear if what Obi conducted can be rightly regarded as an election,...

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60th Anniversary: NAF Stresses Importance Of Research & Development

NewsNigeria60th Anniversary: NAF Stresses Importance Of Research & Development

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 19, 2024

…Plans To Sign Technology Transfer Agreement With European Company Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has stressed the importance of Research and Development in enhancing Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operational effectiveness. He also highlighted that cultivating indigenous capacity to manufacture and service platforms is essential to surmounting some of the constraints experienced in aircraft maintenance. Air Marshal Abubakar delivered these insights during the NAF Inter-Command Research and Development Competition, held...

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Uzu Okagbue at the Harvard Kennedy School: A Personal Example in Self-grooming

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsUzu Okagbue at the Harvard Kennedy School: A Personal Example in Self-grooming

PilotnewsMay 19, 2024

“People must make it a duty to invest in their intellect and personal development at any cost they can afford” —Ebuka Onyekwelu In the past two years since leaving office as the Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to Anambra’s former governor, Uzu Okagbue has set a remarkable personal example in self-development. This is evident in his quest to learn more and re-learn. There are several proven correlations between performance and training or...

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Manchester City Clinch Historic Fourth Straight EPL Title

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsManchester City Clinch Historic Fourth Straight EPL Title

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 19, 2024

Manchester City etched their names even deeper into the Premier League history books on Sunday, securing a remarkable fourth consecutive English Premier League title. Pep Guardiola secured the championship with a thrilling 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium. Despite City’s victory, tension hung heavy in the air as their closest rivals, Arsenal, were also battling for glory across town at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, Manchester City’s closest challengers throughout the season, were...

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Operation Desert Sanity 111: Troops Rescue Over 368 From Sambisa Forest

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOperation Desert Sanity 111: Troops Rescue Over 368 From Sambisa Forest

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 19, 2024

The Troops from 21 Special Armoured Brigade, 26 Task Force Brigade, and 199 Special Forces have rescued more than 386 persons, mostly women and children in the Sambisa forest ten years after their abduction.  Brig. Gen. AGL Haruna, Acting GOC 7 Division disclosed this while speaking to newsmen at the outskirts of Sambisa forest in Konduga  LGA  of Borno State after welcoming the troops that conducted the 10-day operation. “The operation tagged “Operation Desert Sanity...

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Kizz Daniel Releases Stunning Visuals For Showa Music

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaKizz Daniel Releases Stunning Visuals For Showa Music

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 17, 2024

The Multi-award-winning Afrobeats sensation Kizz Daniel has released the highly anticipated music video for ‘Showa’ off the ‘Thankz a Lot’ EP. The video was directed by the renowned Nigerian director TG Omori. Kizz Daniel, following the success of his OVO Wembley Arena, released the visuals to Showa which is a vibrant and visually stunning masterpiece that perfectly complements the rhythmic essence of the track. TG Omori, known for his exceptional storytelling and innovative cinematography brings...

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Ondo Guber: Obi, Otti, Others Set To Storm Akure For LP Campaign 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOndo Guber: Obi, Otti, Others Set To Storm Akure For LP Campaign 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 17, 2024

Oyo State Deputy State Chairman of Labour Party (LP) and the Committee Chairman of the governorship primaries in Ondo State, Mr. Olusola Ayodele has disclosed that Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, LP members of the National Assembly and state lawmakers will storm the party’s campaign rally in Akure, Ondo State While addressing the Southwest leaders of the party on Friday in...

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