The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned till June 25 for further hearing the case against celebrity bartender and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for alleged abuse of the Naira. The court adjourned on Wednesday at the instance of the defendant who was absent but had written a letter…
The Nigerian Army, has dismissed allegations of mass killing by its troops in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The claims of mass killing were made by Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, debunked this in a statement, saying,…
The Federal Government, through the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has unveiled the approved version of Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem. The Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, unveiled the standardised version of the anthem on Wednesday in Abuja. He urged Nigerians to pay close attention to the words in lines three and five of the national…
Just when the attention of Owerri residents has shifted from their heinous activities, the “One Chance” armed robbery syndicate has resurfaced in Imo. Unsuspecting Imo people are, once again, being assailed by these men of the underworld who usually pose as bus drivers and passengers. These hoodlums, who operate along Orji-Okigwe Wetheral Road, Amakohia-Akwakuma Road,…
Abia State has been included by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International Idea) among the seven states that would participate in the second phase Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption(RoLAC) Programme. The programme funded by the European Union (EU) is run by the International Idea, an intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with…
At least 30 state governments spent N986.64bn on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, sitting allowances, travelling, utilities, among others between January and March 2024. This was contained in a budget assessment done by Open Nigerian States, a website supported by BudgIT that acts as a repository for public budget data, were analysed. A breakdown showed that…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 100 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday at different locations across the state. According to a post on EFCC’s official X handle, the arrest followed actionable intelligence about suspected activities of…
Governor Hope Uzodinma has inaugurated Engr. Sam Nwire, former Special Adviser to the Governor on Power as the Chairman Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC) . The inauguration took place at the Executive Chambers , Government House Imo State with eight Commissioners of the Imo State Electricity regulatory Commission (ISERC) while, Barrister Chinemerem Ugochukwu Nnawuihe…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a query to the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu. Ekwe Anaedo reports that the CP is queried over the prolonged detention of traditional ruler, Igwe Herbert Ukuta. The monarch has been held for over a month without trial, leading to allegations of abuse of…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are investigating Imo State University (IMSU) over an admission racketeering scandal involving 230 fake admission letters. According to JAMB officials, the admission portal was compromised, leading to the issuance of fake admission letters to non-qualifying applicants. The…
