Joe Effiong, Uyo Fear of reprisal attack has enveloped Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, following the alleged murder of the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ubong, Udo Udofia, by some policemen. Udofia, 45, popularly called ‘Evolution,’ was said to have been clubbed to death with guns by four policemen, […]
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Why I observe Juma’at prayers at Villa mosque – Buhari
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari explained why he observes Juma’at prayers at the Presidential Villa, and not the National Mosque in Abuja. He said it was to prevent the constraints and inconveniences presidential movements may cause to the people. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement said […]
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Court affirms Akiolu as legitimate Oba of Lagos
Romanus Okoye Lagos High Court sitting at Ikeja, has declared that the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, was “validly, legitimately and lawfully elected” and struck out the suit challenging his election as Oba. The claimants had insisted among other things that due process was not followed in the nomination, selection and election of Oba Akiolu; […]
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Cape Verde to open embassy in Nigeria, plans direct flights
Uche Usim, Abuja Nigeria and Cape Verde are cementing their diplomatic ties with the latter finalising plans to open an embassy in Nigeria before the end of the year. The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who made the disclosure via his tweeter handle @hadisirika on Friday, said he had met with the Prime […]
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Kebbi police hunting for housewife, daughter’s killers
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi. The police in Kebbi are investigating the murder of a housewife, Balkisu Zayyanu, 27, and her three-year-old daughter, Hadiza Zayyanu, in Dole-Kaina in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the development to newsmen on Friday in Birnin Kebbi. Abubakar explained […]
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AfDB approves $20m investment in Uhuru fund
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$20 million equity investment in Uhuru Growth Fund 1. The Fund is a first-generation fund sponsored by Uhuru Partners Limited, a private equity firm, focused on high growth middle market businesses across West Africa. Uhuru Partners Limited is composed of an experienced indigenous team with strong local […]
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May 27: Judgment Day for Azibaola Jonathan’s cousin
(Nan)Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of a Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed May 27, 2019 to rule on the $40 million fraud case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against Robert Azibaola, cousin to former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Azibaola and his company, One Plus Holdings, are facing a two-count charge bordering on money […]
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Nurses in Enugu hospitals protest colleague’s killing
Raphael Ede, Enugu The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Enugu State and health workers at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu, have staged a protest rally at the state police headquarters demanding the arrest and prosecution of the killers of their colleague, Mrs Maria Amadi. Late Mrs Amadi, Head of Nursing Services, […]
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Police avert bloody protest in Rivers
TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Rivers police command has prevented a demonstration by supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC)/African Action Congress (AAC), that would have led to a bloodbath in Port Harcourt, the state. The command’s prompt response with the deployment of fierce-looking armed policemen, who tear-gassed […]
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Okowa ‘ll consolidate on gains of first tenure – Oyovbaire
Ben Dunno, Warri The former Minister of Information, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, is upbeat that the government of Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, in Delta State, will ensure that no senatorial district is left out in its developmental programmes in the governor’s second tenure. Speaking as the Chairman of PDP Campaign Council for the 2019 general elections […]
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