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N80.2 bn Money Laundering: Kogi East elders extorting governor Ododo to show solidarity with Yahaya Bello

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

In this interview with Atekojo Samson Usman, a journalist and Secretary of Ujache Rights Organisation, he explained that the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello has been coordinating protests and solidarity from hide out. On his behalf, he said, his successor in office, Governor Ododo Ahmed Usman was...

Ganduje parley North-central APC stakeholders, drums support for Tinubu

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has held a productive meeting with critical stakeholders in the North-central, assuring that his leadership of the party will “set new standards and benchmarks in the nation’s democratic sphere and ensuring the sustenance and continuation of the...

Kano Emirate: Group Condemns Gov Abba Yusuf For Lawlessness, Plans To Destabilize Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

The Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA) has condemned Governor Abba Yusuf’s decision to dissolve the Kano Emirate and subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano despite a court order. The group also criticised the governor for issuing an arrest warrant for the deposed Emir Ado...

We did not sack court, free sanitation offenders – ASEPA Deputy GM

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

The Deputy General Manager in charge of the Umuahia zone of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Catechist Ambrose Jonah, has stated that officials of his agency did not sack any mobile court in Umuahia. He was reacting to a report that a government mobile court was desecrated in...

Former Rivers Assembly Speaker, Colleagues Caught On Tape Lying Over Defection to APC

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

A viral video has confirmed the defection of the former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, his deputy, Dumle Maol and others from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. According to a letter signed by Maol and read by Amaewhule, their...

Enaholo doubtful for Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Niger Tornadoes have announced that goalkeeper, Joshua Enaholo will undergo a late fitness test ahead of their matchday 33 fixture against Plateau United. Enaholo picked up an injury during the Minna club’s rescheduled game against River United last weekend. The experienced goalkeeper has been a regular starter for Tornadoes this...

Court to hear suit on Benue LG polls June 27

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

A High Court in Benue State has scheduled June 27 for the hearing of a suit concerning the upcoming local government (LG) elections in the state. The suit aims to compel the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to hold LG elections before the current chairpersons’ term expires. Recall that...

Why national grid hasn’t collapsed in last 2 months – Power Minister, Adelabu

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved. The Minister spoke on Friday at the ongoing Ministerial Sectorial Update put together by the Federal Government to offer the Ministers the opportunity to present their scorecards to the Nigerian...

Crime rate in Cross River low – DIG Sokari Pedro

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-South and Head of Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country, DIG Sokari Pedro has said that in comparison with other South-South states, crime rate in Cross River State is very low. He stated this when he paid a...

Kano governor orders arrest of deposed Emir, Aminu Bayero

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero for creating tension in the state. The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after...

Court delivers judgment in N5.5b defamation suit by two DSS officers against SERAP today

NUJ FCT Hails Ikharo Attah’s Appointment as Education Minister’s Media Adviser

Free Speech and the Principle of Defamation: Why Anyone Can Sue and be Sued

N80.2 bn Money Laundering: Kogi East elders extorting governor Ododo to show solidarity with Yahaya Bello

Ganduje parley North-central APC stakeholders, drums support for Tinubu

Kano Emirate: Group Condemns Gov Abba Yusuf For Lawlessness, Plans To Destabilize Nigeria

We did not sack court, free sanitation offenders – ASEPA Deputy GM

Former Rivers Assembly Speaker, Colleagues Caught On Tape Lying Over Defection to APC

Enaholo doubtful for Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United

Court to hear suit on Benue LG polls June 27

Why national grid hasn’t collapsed in last 2 months – Power Minister, Adelabu

Crime rate in Cross River low – DIG Sokari Pedro

Kano governor orders arrest of deposed Emir, Aminu Bayero