Joe Effiong, Uyo A new commissioner of police has once again been posted to Akwa Ibom State. He is Zaki Ahmed. He is the 27th commissioner of police in the state, ten of which have been deployed and redeployed in quick succession in the last two years. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations […]
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Fear of reprisal attack as policemen allegedly kill NURTW chairman in Uyo
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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Rivers election logjam: INEC draws courage from guber candidates’ vote of confidence
PORT HARCOURT – AMIDST criticisms and calls for removal of Rivers state Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Oboh Effanga, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has received Vote of Confidence from 56 governorship candidates who affirmed that the commission has lived above board on the logjam hovering over Rivers governorship and state assemblies elections.
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Rain of tributes for Osuma, Edo paramount
Austin Ofoma Indigenes of Amahor, Uromi, in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, have been paying tributes to the paramount ruler of the area, Chief Patrick Osuma, describing it as a quintessential person. Chief Osuma died on December 22, 2018, and was buried on March 22, 2019. Among his many legacies was […]
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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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Dogara mourns late Kebbi Rep, Dantani
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has expressed sadness over the death of member representing Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski Federal Constituency of Kebbi state Rep. Mohammed Dantani. In a statement issued on Friday, Dogara said he received with sadness the news of the death of his colleague who died in Abuja after a protracted […]
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