Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a one time close associate of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has described the request by the Governor from the Federal Government to refund a whopping sum of One Hundred and Eight Billion Naira (N108B), allegedly spent on executed Federal projects by the administrations of Dr. Peter Odili and Rt. […]
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Smart Adeyemi, senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, on Wednesday, argued that the military era is better than democracy in Nigeria. Adeyemi stated this while making contributions to a bill for an Act to establish the National Electoral Offences Commission and for Other Related matters. The senator gave instances on how hooligans emerge as leaders […]
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Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday attacked residents of Dapchi, the Yobe town where more than 100 schoolgirls were abducted on February 19, 2018. A security source disclosed this, saying the insurgents have burnt the houses of some residents who fled the town. “They came in many vehicles and are patrolling the town as I speak […]
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Former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has approached the Appeal Court, over the decision of a Federal Capital Territory High Court to suspended him as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the appeal filed before the appellate court on Wednesday, hours after his suspension, Oshiomhole expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling […]
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According to an official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) who spoke with UK Telegraph, bank notes may spread coronavirus disease. WHO spokesman said banknotes move from one hand to the other, thereby increasing its chances of spreading the virus. The official recommended the use of contactless payments and the washing of hands after handling banknotes. […]
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, re-arraigned social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, in a Federal High Court Lagos, for alleged N32.9billion fraud. Mompha was first arraigned by the commission on 14 counts bordering on fraud, money laundering and running a foreign exchange business without the authorisation of the Central Bank […]
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Adams Oshiomhole has been given an interim suspension as All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Jabi, Abuja. Delivering a ruling on an application for an interlocutory injunction, Justice Danlami Senchi, according to a Punch report, ordered Oshiomhole to remain on suspension pending the determination of the main […]
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As oil prices sank about 14 percent last week alone and the Brent hit a twelve-month low on the back of the coronavirus outbreak, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is meeting in Vienna this week to help stabilize the market. Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/) Nj Ayuk was on Deutsche […]
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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Tuesday evening dissolved the 21 local government administrative councils. This is sequel to the confirmation of the state’s nominees for the State Independent Election Commission. The Commissioner for information Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja. The statement reads in part, “Kogi […]
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Dolores Aveiro, the mother of Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo has been rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke. The Juventus superstar has flown to the island of Madeira to be with his mother, after she was admitted to Dr Nelio Mendonca Hospital just after 5am on Tuesday morning. Local media say she is “conscious and […]
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