The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has seized the passports of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, over the ongoing investigations into scandals in the ministry. A reliable source in the EFCC said the passports of Edu and the former Minister were seized to…
Weighing almost 2.5 tonnes, it was said to be one of the biggest hauls ever seized The Nigerian government has destroyed an $11m stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks that had been smuggled from various African countries. Environment Minister Iziaq Salako told an event in Abuja that he wanted to send a clear message that the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it has indefinitely suspended the proposed Imo Delegates’ Conference. Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary said this on Wednesday in Abuja in a statement addressed to all its affiliates. Mr Ugboaja said the suspension of the delegates conference in the state was due to unforeseen circumstances in the state. Recall…
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Okey Ahiwe, seeking the nullification of the election of Governor Alex Oti of Abia state. Justice John Inyang Okoro reserved the judgment after taking final arguments of parties in the appeal. The PDP’s legal team was…
Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has decided to play against Tottenham Hotspur and will miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Guinea. According to reports the Manchester United stopper is adamant about playing for the Red Devils on Sunday. It is understood that this decision has been approved by the Cameroonian Football Federation president,…
Former Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has announced plans to return to professional football as a coach. Pique revealed this via his Twitter account on Tuesday. The 36-year old retired from playing in January 2023. But in a tweet, Pique expressed his desire to return to football in a coaching role. “After a lot of thought…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the receipt of the petition by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, over alleged bullying and threats to her life by Grammy nominee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while responding to an inquiry said investigation had begun into the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Minister of Power and Steel, Mr Olu Agunloye, before Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High court, over allegations of fraud. Mr Agunloye was brought before the court on Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to the charges read against him. The Judge ordered…
Dilapidated Comprehensive Secondary School Umunna, Isiala Ngwa LGA Ogbonnaya Ikokwu, UmuahiaIndigenes of Umuosu Umunna Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State have urged Governor Alex Otti, to remember the Umunna Comprehensive Secondary School, Umuosu Umunna Nsulu in his efforts to reposition the education sector. Chief Chijioke Ozems the protocol officer of…
Pro Chancellor of the Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Prof Gabriel Okenwa in a License presentation photo with Governor Alex Otti Another private university, Lux Mundi University, Umuahia has been granted a provisional license to operate in Abia State Founder and Pro-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Gabriel O.C. Okenwa says Lux Mundi University is the first…
