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Court quashes DSS move to charge Emefiele with terrorism, economic crimes

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday quashed moves by the Department of State Services to invite, interrogate and charge the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. The presiding Judge, Justice M.A. Hassan, considering the Originating Motion brought before him by the Incorporated Trustees of...

NBA demands N5bn over killing of member, Omobolanle Raheem

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Following the unfortunate murder of Omobolanle Raheem, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, by a trigger-happy police officer, the association has said it would seek at least N5 billion compensation for the family of the slain lawyer from the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police Force. This...

George Obiozor: I’m saddened, his death huge loss to Igbos, Nigeria – Peter Obi

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the forthcoming 2023 election, Peter Obi says he’s deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor. Obi made the disclosure in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday morning. Recall that...

George Obiozor: Buhari pays tribute to late Ohanaeze President-General

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-political organization, over the passing of its President-General, Professor George Obiozor. Buhari extended his heartfelt condolences to Obiozor’s family, the government and the people of Imo State as well as Ndigbo, at home and in the Diaspora. Describing his demise...

National Assembly passes Finance Bill

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill that proposes key reforms to specific taxation, excise, customs and fiscal laws. The bill amends several laws namely the Capital Gains Tax Act, Personal Income Tax Act, Companies Income Tax Act, Stamp Duties Act, Petroleum Profits Tax Act, Value Added Tax, and...

Senate amends 2022 Appropriation Act

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The Senate has amended the 2022 Appropriation Act to extend the implementation period from 2022 to March 2023. President Muhammadu Buhari, in a letter read on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, was seeking an amendment to the Act for an extension of the implementation period....

FRSC impounds 630 vehicles in Oyo over traffic rules violation

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has revealed that no more than 630 vehicles have been impounded in the state. The command noted that the vehicles were impounded over violation of several traffic rules. It explained that the vehicles were impounded between January and November this year....

Aminu Dantata trends after revealing he’s tired of life

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The revelation by revered billionaire Aminu Dantata that he no longer enjoys life has got Nigerians talking. Dantata made the comment when he hosted the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate Kashim Shettima. The former Borno governor and his entourage were at the residence of the business mogul in...

Shehu links police extrajudicial killings to domestic violence, suggests solution

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

Social commentator and former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has linked the incessant killing of innocent citizens by trigger-happy police officers to domestic violence. Recall that the media space was recently flooded with angry reactions from Nigerians over the unfortunate killing of a Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem on Christmas day...

Don’t complicate things – Ezekwesili warns NASS against alleged secret move to pass Water Bill

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

There is a strong indication that Government has mobilised lawmakers to expedite action on the controversial Water Resources Bill passage during the ongoing Christmas holidays. A top source in the National Assembly, who spoke under confidentiality, disclosed this on Wednesday. The National Water Resources Bill is sponsored by Sada Soli...