Tony Nwoye
10 Oct
Amid confusion, yesterday, the Senate resolved to effect appropriate amendments in the Constitution to ensure full autonomy for local councils. It urged all states and local councils to immediately comply with the Supreme Court judgment
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The former Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr. George Moghalu, has expressed sadness over the sudden demise of Ifeanyi Ubah representing Anambra South in the Senate. Moghalu, in a statement, yesterday, noted that it was devastating receiving the shocking news of Ubah’s death who, according to him, was so full of life.…
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Thursday, condemned former presidential candidate under the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, for supporting the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and warned northern voters against politicians who prioritise ethnic interests over national security. CNG criticised Kanu’s recent courtroom behaviour, where…
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An Abuja High Court on Thursday admitted eight exhibits tendered by the Premiere Academy of Abuja to establish its N500 million defamation suit instituted against a journalist, Lemmy Ughegbe. Premiere Academy had dragged the journalist who is also an activist before the court claiming N500 million in damages for defamation. The school alleged that Ughegbe…
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Maj.- Gen. Thomas Olatoye, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Nigerian Army, has reaffirmed commitment to collaboration against insecurity in Anambra. Olatoye made the pledge at a visit to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday in Akwa . He described his visit as an operational assessment of the division’s readiness and strategic initiatives. “Our mission is…
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of using the proposed creation of 30 new states as a political strategy to deceive Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation described the move as a grand deception and distraction orchestrated by the APC-led government…
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The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, has remanded a 41-year-old man, Chinonso Ibeh, who allegedly defiled a six-year-old girl. The defendant is facing a one-count charge of defilement. According to the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Chinyere Okechukwu, the accused committed the offence on Jan.18 at Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area of…
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Operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted an unregistered Toyota Carina E carrying 201 rounds of expanded ammunition concealed inside iron scraps along the Kangiwa-Makera Road in Kebbi State. The interception, which occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, led to the arrest of two suspects, Anas Umar and Abbas Ahmed, both from…
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Nigeria's National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has slammed the Canadian Embassy for denying visas to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, and other top military officers. Ribadu's comments came after Musa revealed at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS), held in Abuja on Thursday,…
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The House of Representatives on Thursday set in motion the move to pass the N54.2 trillion 2025 budget as the Committee on Appropriations presented its report for consideration. The House will, in an hour, consider the report of the 2025 budget, which will be presented by the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar…
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76 years after they were brutally massacred by their British employers for lawfully demanding fair wages in Enugu, families of the 21 deceased coal miners have gone to court to demand justice and adequate compensation for the unfair treatment meted to them. Those sued at the Enugu State High Court are the Foreign, Commonwealth &…
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The Federal Government has called on radio stations in Nigeria to use their platforms to create awareness about climate change and its impact on the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call in a statement, on Thursday in Abuja to commemorate the World Radio Day. The News Agency…