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Obi slams Tinubu Govt over Kanu conviction, says decision ‘inflames tension, distracts from…
Maureen Aguta
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the conviction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, warning that the development risks inflaming tensions in a…
Nigeria’s trade future in focus as FIRS unveils single window at MARCON retreat
Maureen Aguta
The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has announced that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will headline this year’s All Maritime Journalists Retreat, where senior…
Bandits abduct pupils in Niger community as government blames school for ignoring security warning
Maureen Aguta
The Niger State Government has condemned the abduction of pupils from St. Mary’s School in the Papiri area of Agwara Local Government, describing the incident as a tragic consequence of…
Canadian Mayor honours Nigerian philanthropist, Akagburuonye — A new chapter for Nigeria–Canada…
By Maureen Aguta
The Mayor of Brampton, Canada, Patrick Brown, has honoured renowned Nigerian philanthropist and legal icon, Chief (Barr.) Success Obioma Akagburuonye, popularly known as Akaraugo,…
Ned Nwoko justifies polygamy, denies assaulting Regina Daniels
Maureen Aguta
Senator Ned Nwoko has stirred another round of public debate after declaring that men married to only one wife “deserve pity,” insisting that polygamy provides “balance and stability” in a man’s life.…
Ohanaeze faults Southeast exclusion from gas projects
Joseph Irikefe
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Forum of State Presidents has condemned the Federal Government for excluding the Southeast from Nigeria’s gas pipeline infrastructure.
The group expressed its…
Medical Panel certifies Nnamdi Kanu fit to stand terrorism trial
By Maureen Aguta, Abuja
A court-ordered medical panel has certified the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, medically fit to continue standing trial on terrorism charges.…
Tompolo donates ₦10bn as Delta launches security trust fund
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By Joseph Irikefe
Delta State on Wednesday recorded a major boost in its drive to strengthen security as ex-militant leader and founder of Tantita Security Services Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known…
FG affirms commitment to women’s empowerment in Nigeria’s gas sector
By Maureen Aguta
The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to breaking down the barriers preventing women from fully participating in Nigeria’s gas economy through the Enhancing Participation of Women in Nigeria’s…
National Council of State endorses Ojo Amupitan as INEC Chairman
Maureen Aguta
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…