Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has fixed December 10 for ruling in the bail applications by former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello and two others. The Judge fixed the date after taking arguments for and against the bail request by Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Bodunde Dauda, SAN, and …
Patience Eno: Akwa Ibom declares Friday November 29, work-free day
Akwa Ibom State government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of the late first lady, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSA, Prince Enobong Uwah in Uyo, on Wednesday. The SSG said the decision was to enable Akwa Ibom …
Gunmen kidnap 3 from Innoson showroom in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command and the Joint Task Force, JTF, have commenced a rescue operation for the three persons abducted on Tuesday at the Innoson showroom, Anambra. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday in Onitsha, said that the victims were kidnapped in the …
Gov Okpebholo inspects schools, mocks ex-Gov Obaseki’s EdoBest program
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday embarked on an inspection of schools in the state, describing the EdoBest project of the immediate past government led by Godwin Obaseki as “PDP EdoBest”. Governor Okpebholo who frowned at the deplorable conditions of facilities at the schools inspected opined that the EdoBest initiative of his predecessor …
Scores killed in Benue fresh attacks
At least 30 people have allegedly been killed after alleged herdsmen invaded several communities across two Local Government Areas of Benue State. Rural communities in Kastina-Ala and Logo LGAs were attacked on Sunday, Nov. 24, and in the early hours of Monday, Nov. 25. According to locals, 10 corpses have been recovered in the Kastina-Ala …
Patoranking sister, hubby buried amid tears in Ebonyi State
A sister to a popular Nigerian Singer, Patoranking and her husband have been buried in their hometown, Uburu located in Ebonyi State. Recall that Patoranking’s sister and her husband,Mr. and Mrs. George and Chioma Onuabuchi were victims of a fatal gas explosion in their home in Abakaliki. Reports said the woman, Chioma was the younger …
Nigeria military airstrikes kill 28 terrorists in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch, on Wednesday, eliminated no fewer than 28 terrorists in strikes at Bassa, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Kabiru Ali, a captain, on Thursday, in Abuja. …
University of Ibadan decorates Gov. Oyebanjo as ambassador
Ekiti State Governor Mr Biodun Oyebanji has been decorated with the prestigious University of Ibadan UI@75 Ambassador in recognition of his exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to the development of education, good governance, community welfare, as well as national development. Presenting the award at a brief ceremony at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, in …
Osibanjo showers praises on wife as they celebrate wedding anniversary
My darling Dolapo Osinbajo, every year of these 35 years, you have proven that true love is not a myth, or a fanciful phrase – through your willingness to give up everything for me and our children, through your generosity with your time, skills, great faith by which you have helped us navigate our sometimes …
Gov. Okpebholo dissolves Edo LG service commission
As part of moves aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua said the development “is part of Governor Okpebholo’s ongoing reforms designed to …