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South-East Lawmakers Join Calls To Tinubu To Immediately Release Nnamdi Kanu

6 months ago968 min

Members of the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the South-East Houses of Assembly have called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).   Kanu has been in DSS detention since 2021 following his extradition from Kenya.   The lawmakers in a statement released to journalists in Awka on Saturday, said the release of Kanu would separate genuine agitators from criminals and kidnappers as well as douse...

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Fire Guts Palace Of Emir Of Kano, Destroys Throne, Other Valuables

6 months ago953 min

A fire outbreak believed to be caused by yet-to-be-identified persons has reportedly destroyed a palace at the Gidan Rumfa where the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, is occupying.   The incident, according to sources from the palace, happened Friday night, around 11pm.   According to Daily Trust, the source said one of the palaces located at Kofar Kudu where the Emir sits every Monday for court was seriously affected.   “It was the palace...

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Judiciary Workers In Anambra Declare Strike, To Shut Down All Courts By Monday

6 months ago814 min

Judiciary workers in Anambra State have declared a plan to embark on an indefinite strike on Monday, citing the state government’s alleged failure to honour agreements dating back to 2011 and 2015.   The decision, communicated through a letter obtained by journalists in Awka on Saturday, is expected to bring court operations to a standstill.   The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) expressed frustration over the state government’s non-compliance with previously negotiated terms. The...

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Kano Government Files Fresh Charges Against Ex-Governor, Ganduje Over Misappropriation, Conspiracy

6 months ago942 min

The charges allege that both Ganduje and Lawan engaged in activities that violate Section 308 of the Penal Code and are punishable under Section 309 of the same code, as amended, under CAP 105, Volume 2 of the Laws of Kano State of Nigeria. The Kano State Government on Tuesday filed fresh charges against a former governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.   The new charges, detailed in the charge sheet with case number...

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How Anambra Govt Officials Asked New Employees To Backdate Acceptance Letter From June 2024 To October 2023 – Newly Recruited Teacher

6 months ago8511 min

A newly employed teacher in Anambra State who did not want to reveal her identity for security reasons has alleged that the Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led state government offered primary school teachers a job in June 2024 and demanded that they backdate their acceptance letter to October 2023. In a call to Governor Soludo for an urgent intervention, she narrated how she resigned from her previous job in Lagos and returned to Anambra, which is her...

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BREAKING: Nigerian High Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Arabic Inscriptions On Naira Notes

6 months ago885 min

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, dismissed a case brought by Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo challenging the inclusion of Arabic inscriptions on Nigerian currency – naira.     Citing the precedent set in Chief Gani Fawehinmi vs. Akilu (1998) 2NWLR (Part 102), 122 at 169, Justice Bogoro ruled that while Omirhobo has the standing to bring the action, he failed to provide sufficient evidence that the Central Bank of...

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Nigeria’s Oil Company NNPC Spent N7.3Billion On Entertainment In 16 Months

6 months ago874 min

A review of financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has shown that its subsidiaries posted short term debts to the tune of N83 billion in 2022. According to the financial statements of the NNPCL for December 2022, Nikorma transport Trade and other payables (debts) stood at N4.5 billion, West Africa LPG Limited trade payable figure stood at N79.2 billion, while that of Hyson Nigeria limited was N15 million.  The West Africa LPG...

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Transparency Issues Persist As Nigerian Oil Company NNPCL Fails To Release 2023 Financial Statements 7 Months Into 2024

6 months ago944 min

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has not published its financial records for 2023, as the year 2024 draws to a close.  This lack of transparency has sparked concerns about the company’s operations, especially since it became a limited company.  The NNPCL only released its 2022 financial statements in January 2024 after facing significant pressure. The Petroleum Industry Act mandates that the NNPCL, as a limited company, must undergo financial audits annually, in line...

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BREAKING: Mother Of Popular Hausa Musician, Rarara Regains Freedom Two Weeks After Abduction

6 months ago1017 min

  Mrs Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, the mother of famous Hausa musician, Dauda Adamu popularly known as Rarara has regained her freedom.   This was announced by the singer via his verified Instagram handle on Wednesday morning. However, he did not disclose if any ransom was paid to the kidnappers to secure the release of his mother.    Recall that the 75-year-old woman was kidnapped in late June by suspected terrorists in Kastina state.    A...

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BREAKING: Nigerian Army Retired Colonel Found Dead In Base-Camp Hotel In Plateau

6 months ago944 min

The retired officer died after checking into the hotel died on July 16, 2024         BT Vandi, a retired colonel of Nigerian Army has been found dead in a hotel inside the Nigerian Defence Academy base-camp in Buruku, Plateau State.     The retired officer died after checking into the hotel died on July 16, 2024.    He was reportedly found dead by an attendant around 3:20pm.    According to a military signal...

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