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Federal Government Inaugurates Committee To Enforce Supreme Court Ruling On Local Government Autonomy

The Federal Government has established a 10-member inter-ministerial committee to implement the Supreme Court’s decision granting financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria. The committee, chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, aims to ensure local governments receive direct funding from the Federation Account, bypassing state governments. The committee comprises…

Enugu State Government To Demolish Properties Used For Kidnapping

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago01 mins

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to demolish properties used for kidnapping purposes, whether private residences or business premises. This move is part of the government’s efforts to rid the state of crimes and criminalities. Property owners have been warned to conduct thorough background checks on prospective tenants to avoid their properties being used…

Court of Appeal Orders Yahaya Bello to Present Himself for Arraignment

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago04 mins

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its appeal against the judgment of the Kogi State High Court, which had prevented the arraignment of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The Appeal Court has ordered Bello to present himself for arraignment in the…

Former Businessday Columnist Emerges DOBA PG Worldwide

Izunna Okafor2 years ago04 mins

A former Columnist with the BusinessDay Newspaper and former Vice-President of Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industustry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), Sunny Chuba Nwachukwu PhD, has been elected President-General of the prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School (Onitsha Anambra State) Old Boys Association Worldwide (DOBA). The quintessential industrialist, Dr. Nwachukwu, who is also a former Onitsha Branch…

Alleged Terrorism: Ajaero Gives Reason For Not Honouring Police Invitation

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago02 mins

Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has revealed that he could not honour the police invitation on Tuesday, August 20 because he had other obligations. He made this known through his legal representatives, Falana & Falana’s Chambers. In a letter addressed to the Inspector-General of Police and signed by Samuel Ogala, Esq.,…

Kwara CBO’s Summit Takes Off In Kwara North

Echezona Okafor2 years ago01 mins

A three-day summit and capacity-building training for community development associations in Kwara State has taken off today in Kwara North Senatorial District. The training is holding at Bode Saadu, the headquarters of Moro LGA. The participants from different associations across the five (5) local governments of the districts have started arriving for the highly-anticipated summit…

Kenneth Okonkwo Blasts Tinubu Over New Presidential Jet

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Nollywood actor cum politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu, over the acquisition of a new president jet amidst the economic challenges bedevilling the country. Tinubu’s administration, on Monday, unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased under his leadership. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who released the pictures,…

P-Square Feud: ‘I’ve Tried My Best’ – Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The long-time manager of the now-defunct P-Square group, Jude Okoye, has spoken out over the latest scandals involving Peter and Paul Okoye. Recall that the most recent conflict came to light when Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, said in an interview that the group had split up once more and accused his twin brother,…

Victims Escape As Bandits Doze Off In Forest

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Two of the 14 villagers abducted at the Gefe community in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State have escaped after their abductors dozed off at their camp. A community leader from the area, who preferred anonymity for security reasons, confirmed the development. He said the bandits, who had over drunk and smoked Indian, dozed off, saying…

NLC Threatens Strike ‘If Police Detain Ajaero’ Over Terrorism Financing Allegation

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has put its members and affiliates on red alert, threatening a nationwide strike should the Nigerian Police Force detain its president, Joe Ajaero. The resolution was announced by the deputy president of the union, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju after an emergency meeting of the group’s National Executive Council…