Obiano Barring last-minute change of plan, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday, January 23, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N4,008,573,350.According to a source, who spoke to LEADERSHIP on Tuesday,…
The Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment, Dolapo Fasawe, says two Lassa fever cases have been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT out of four suspected cases. Fasawe disclosed this on Monday at a news conference on the latest outbreak of the disease in Abuja. Recall that Ekweanaedo News reported ealier on the…
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has revealed conditions to achieve true reconciliation in Nigeria. Ekweanaedo News reports that Kanu’s position was made public by his younger brother, Prince Emmanuel, after a recent visit to the IPOB leader. According to the pro-Biafra activists, to achieve true reconciliation, the federal government must set up an international airport, seaport, and…
The Police have arrested two suspects, including a local government chairman over an alleged plot to assassinate the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Hycenth Dajoh. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi.According to the statement, investigations showed that the LG chairman had allegedly reached out…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission to register a new association for lawyers in the country. Some lawyers had sued the commission over its failure to register their association as a legal practitioner body in the country. The lawyers are Bolaji Ayorinde, Mela Nunge, Garba Gajam, Emeka Ichoku, Chioma…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has imposed 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, North Central Nigeria with immediate effect following the deteriorating security situation within the area. In a press statement, a spokesperson for the governor, Gyang Bere, said the decision was taken after consultations with relevant security agencies and to avoid…
Nigeria will defend its human rights record before the United Nations Human Rights Council sitting in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday. The UN Human Rights Council is the main intergovernmental body within the United Nations responsible for human rights. Established in 2006 by the General Assembly, the Council is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection…
The Plateau State House of Assembly has been cordoned off by men of the Nigeria Police Force ahead of its resumed sitting on Tuesday. Security was beefed up by the police following the resolve of the 16 former Peoples Democratic Party, lawmakers to resume sitting today despite their sack by the Appeal Court. The state…
The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, met with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in the state, calling on them to promote unity for the progress of the party. The meeting came barely three weeks after Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the seventh executive governor of the state following the death of his…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, says the lingering security crisis in the territory and other parts of the country would be minimized if the nation’s economy is in a good state. The former Rivers Governor, however, said the Federal Government is currently working to improve the nation’s economy, with…
