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The former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has condemned the attack on former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) at an event in Germany. Mr Fayose described the incident as an assault against the Igbos and Nigerians in general. He said the “Attackers of Ekweremadu, […]
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned “in its entirety”, the attack on the former deputy senate president, Senator in Germany. Her statement, late on Saturday, follows the emergence of a viral video of an attack on the 57-year-old who is a serving Senator. Dabiri-Erewa said the Senator was attending […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Daura, Katsina, urged more young men and women in Nigeria to pursue sporting careers, which can bring rewarding incomes, promote healthy local and global relationships, and ensure unity. The President said the health benefits in sports should make it more attractive to both young and old. President Buhari, who received […]
The Nigerian Customs Service has intercepted containers of tramadol worth N5 billion in Lagos. The Spokesman for the service, Joseph Attah, confirmed this to journalists at the Customs Training College on Friday. According to him, the containers of tramadol and other drugs, were smuggled in during the recent Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, as the perpetrators […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja, has granted permission to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to freeze various sums of money in bank accounts traced to the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari. Justice Taiwo Taiwo, gave the permission on Friday, when he ruled on an ex-parte […]
The panel set up by the Nigerian Defence Headquarters to investigate the killing of three police officers and a civilian by soldiers in Taraba state have arrived in Jalingo to begin the investigation proper. Led by Rear Admiral Ibikunle Olaiya, the panel arrived at the Taraba Government House on Wednesday where they met with Governor […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Mr Okoi Obono-Obla. This was confirmed via the official twitter handle of the Presidency. According to the Presidency, the suspension is to be in effect until the conclusion of ongoing investigations by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission […]
Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has vowed to synergize with Imo state government in assisting in fighting corrupt practice in the state. Speaking to Darling FM, the federal commissioner in imo state,WILLIE AMADI,alsocharged the new commissioner in the state to work for the advancement of the state and people. He appealed with new commissioner to serve […]
President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has directed the service chiefs to completely re-strategies security operations and reposition for optimum results. BUHARI disclosed this when he visited some Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Batsari Local Government Council in Katsina State. According to him, the directive was issued to the heads of security agencies when he presided over the […]
Super Eagles defender at the just concluded African Cup of Nations in Egypt, Kenneth Omeruo, has completed a permanent transfer to La Liga side, Leganes, according to Chelsea’s official website.Omeruo returned to the club where he spent a successful season on loan in 2018/19, making 31 appearances. Omeruo signed for Chelsea in 2012 from […]
