Russia’s opposition leader for the past decade, Alexei Navally, has died in prison. Seen as President Vladimir Putin’s most vociferous critic, Navalny was serving a 19-year jail term for offences widely considered politically motivated. He was moved to an Arctic penal colony, considered one of the toughest jails, late last year. The prison service in…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) to re-open investigation and prosecution of those who murdered the founder of Newswatch Magazine, Dele Giwa, in 1986. Dele Giwa was murdered on October 19, 1986 in his Lagos office through a letter bomb. Delivering judgment…
The Kwara State Government on Friday alerted residents of the state of the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu. The alert is sequel to a reported case of the bird flu in Kebbi State, Northwestern region of the country. The warning was contained in a public health advisory issued on…
A herbalist, Kasali Yinusa, pleads with Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his nine-year-old martiage to his wife, Abosede. He accused Abosede of being short-tempered, fighting every now and then with people in the neighbourhood. He said; “I’m most unhappy with the high level of immorality Abosede has impacted on our only…
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the Chairman, Onitsha/Odekpe Plastic Market Association, Obinna Calistus Okoli, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, sitting in Awka, Anambra State, for obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N6.7 million. Okoli was arraigned on Tuesday, February 13,…
About 171,956 applicants have been invited by the Police Commission Service (PCS) for aptitude tests. A statement on Thursday by the PCS spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, explained that the 171,956 applicants were those who applied for general duty positions. According to the statement, out of the 171,956 applicants, 146,138 are males, while 25,818 are females. Ani…
Justice Kyrian Nwankpa (retd.), the Abia government’s ombudsman, says he will enthrone administrative and social justice as an integral part of governance. Mr Nwankpa made the promise at a news briefing at the Government House, Umuahia, on Thursday, adding that his job focuses on providing a platform for the people to report any violation of…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the pan Igbo socio-cultural organisation has commended the Federal Government and State Governors over their stance on establishing the State Police, given the deteriorating security situation in the country. A press statement through Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, insists that their firm belief in the establishment of State Police is…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dissociated itself and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) from the recent attack by gunmen at Okigwe Correctional Centre in Imo State. Nigerian Government, Police Masterminded Attack On Okigwe Prison To Blackmail IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dissociated itself and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) from…
Governor Peter Mbah has urged breweries to, as part of its corporate social responsibilities, patronise smallholder farmers in Enugu while sourcing raw materials. Mr Mbah made the call when the top management team of Ama Brewery, Enugu, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Enugu, on Thursday. The governor, who noted that the…
