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Police Uncover Alleged Sponsors Behind Killing Of Monarch, Others In Imo
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command has uncovered the alleged sponsors behind the gruesome murder of the traditional ruler of Obudi Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, His Royal Majesty Ignatius Asor, along with several others, in a series of violent attacks across the state. According to a…
Gunmen Attack Kaduna Police Station, Kill Two Officers, Free Inmates
Two police officers have been killed, while two others sustained injuries during a night attack on the Divisional Police Headquarters in Zonkwa, Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The gunmen also freed several inmates detained at the police station during the attack, which occurred on Friday night. This incident follows the arrest of suspects…
Rivers Cancels N134 Bn Contract Awarded By Ibas, Orders Refund
The Rivers State Executive Council has cancelled a N134 billion contract awarded by the past sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (rtd). The contract was for the reconstruction of the ageing State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt. The contract was awarded to CCECC during the period of emergency rule by Ibas….
Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant Over PDP Resignation, Kenneth Okonkwo Urges INEC
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress and Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare the seat of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, vacant following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. Diri resigned from the PDP alongside members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly on Wednesday,…
Customs Officer Found Dead In Katsina Hotel
A young customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, was found dead in a hotel room in Katsina State. Sources confirmed that the incident occurred on Wednesday at Murjani Hotel in Katsina metropolis, where the deceased had lodged with three women. A hotel staff member reportedly discovered the officer lying lifeless…
I Never Represented Tinubu At 2023 Presidential Election Petitions Court — Amupitan
The Chairman-designate of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has denied the speculation that he was part of the legal team that represented Bola Tinubu at the 2023 Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC). Amupitan stated this on Thursday during his screening by the Senate. “You also talked about whether I was part of the…
Nnamdi Kanu Fit To Stand Trial, Ailment Not Life-Threatening — NMA
The team led by the president of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said the ailment complained about by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. Justice James Omotosho had ordered the medical team to ascertain Kanu’s actual health status following conflicting claims on the issue by medical…
INEC Chairman-Designate Amupitan Seeks Nigerian Elections Where ‘Loser Will Congratulate Winner’
The Chairman-designate of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has pushed for electoral reforms, saying that Nigeria deserves elections where the loser will congratulate the winner. Amupitan, who stated this on Thursday during his screening by the Senate, shortly before his confirmation, said he would examine the Electoral Act to strengthen the credibility of…
Peter Obi Sues Deji Adeyanju, Demands N1bn Damages
Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has instituted a legal action against activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. Obi dragged Adeyanju before an Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha for allegedly making baseless and defamatory remarks against him. He accused the lawyer of using his social media handles to make scandalous, reckless and malicious statements…
I Can Change Nigeria’s Trajectory In Four Years – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, says he can positively change Nigeria’s trajectory within four years if elected president in 2027. Obi, who also assured his supporters that he would be on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election, stated this while speaking to journalists in Abuja on…