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A group, the Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has commended the large turn out of Igbo lawyers who volunteered to join the defence team of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the commencement of his trial at the Abuja Federal High Court Thursday. ADF, in …

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has sent out heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo for their efforts in ensuring that its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was produced in Court by the Federal Government. In a release signed by the group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Emma Powerful, …

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Oct. 22, 2021 FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc has denied the purported acquisition of a majority stake in the company by Mr. Femi Otedola. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the company in a statement pasted on the website of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. …

By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, Oct.  22, 2021 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has expressed its readiness to resume normal services on the Abuja-Kaduna train service (AKTS)  route following the recent explosion on the rail track. The Managing Director of NRC, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, told newsmen that the corporation was also …

By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, Oct. 22, 2021 Edo High Court, sitting in Benin, on Friday barred 11 aspirants from the October 30 and 31 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Among those barred is the National Vice Chairman, South South, Chief Dan Orbih. The court, presided over by …

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged Ogoni Leaders to sensitize indigenes on value of protecting national assets like pipelines and other oil installations, saying wilful damages usually create more havoc on their environment and hamper development in the area. Receiving some leaders and people of Ogoni Land at the …

Rome/Buenos Aires, Oct. 22, 2021 Pope Francis has thanked Argentina football star, Lionel Messi for sending him a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) club jersey. “Lionel Messi, dear brother, thank you for the jersey and the dedication,” the pontiff said in a video published on Friday by Argentina’s Telam news agency. “Thank …

Ahead of the commencement of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland next week, the GMD/CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari has advocated for the consideration of what he calls “energy justice” in the implementation of energy transition. Discussions on countries transiting to less …

Text Press Of Conference On Friday 22nd October, 2021 By The Honourable Attorney General Of The Federation And Minister Of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN On Investigation Reports On Acts Of Terrorism And Allied Offences Perpetrated By Nnamdi Kanu And Report On the Sponsors And Financiers Of Sunday Igboho And Associates …

A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Thursday granted bail to a teenage girl facing trial for cybercrime by the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS on Monday arraigned the teenager before the court for circulating the nude video of a retired Bayelsa permanent secretary on social media. …

The money laundering trial of Senator Obong Albert Bassey before Justice Agatha A. Okeke of the Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State was stalled on Thursday October 21, 2021 following the absence of his counsel, Solomon Umoh SAN. Barrister Aniema Etuk who held the brief of the lead defence …

Three attack jets of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF have bombarded scores of Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, in the North East. PRNigeria gathered that the bombardments of the jets were executed at an Island in Tumbun, near Lake Chad. A military source, said following credible intelligence that …

Abuja, Oct. 22, 2021: In recognition of her outstanding and remarkable performance as the voice of the voiceless Nigerians in the Diaspora, the Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) has honoured Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with an award of excellence. The award, dubbed: Citizens  Advocate  Ambassador, was …

Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will use the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nigeria to promote strategic partnership to new heights. ‘‘Nigeria is an important strategic partner of China in Africa. China-Nigeria cooperation has been the pacesetter of China-Africa cooperation,’’ President …

William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Deputy Governor, Dr. Manasseh Daniel Jatau, wants the same attention given to repentant boko haram, ISWAP fighters to be given to victims of insurgency. The Federal Government has been implementing a De-radicalization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme under Operation Safe Corridor, for repentant fighters of …

By Ginika Okoye Ibadan, Oct. 22, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says banks in the country have remained stable, robust and resilient in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Director, Banking Supervision of CBN, Mr. Haruna Mustafa, said this at the 2021 Financial Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) …

   From left: President of Iyara Development Movement (IDM), Alhaji Aliyu Badaki; Former Director-General, National Mathematical Centre, Prof. Sam Ale; Group Managing Director, Corner Stone Insurance PLC, Ganiyu Musa and Representative of the chairman of the occasion and Group Managing Director of African Reinsurance Corporation, David Ogbe, during the 27th …

The Federal Government on Thursday resumed payment of stipends to over 29, 000 beneficiaries in nine Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom under the Household Uplifting Programme-Conditional Cash Transfer (HUP-CCT). The Household Uplifting Programme-Conditional Cash Transfer (HUP-CCT) is managed by the office of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster …

Rivers State Government is to initiate criminal proceedings against Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited for breach of trust, which led to  abandonment of the State’s gas turbine generator unit and accessories in The Netherlands since 2012. The decision to file criminal proceedings against Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited was taken at the …

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has saluted the Nigerian military under the 7 Division Garrison of Operation Hadin Kai for successfully clearing 25 fighters of ISWAP and Boko Haram who manned dozens of gun trucks on Monday evening along Chabbal on Maiduguri-Gubio road. In a statement by his …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 21, 2021 UN Secretary-General António Guterres, says the world can no longer exclude women, who form half of humanity, from international peace and security matters. Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday that challenges and gaps that continued to prevent women from having equal …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 21, 2021 Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship poll, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming his candidature, as victory for the people. Ozigbo said this while fielding questions from journalists on Thursday in …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 21, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party Screening Committee has disqualified three aspirants from participating in the national convention slated for October 30. The Chairman of the Convention Committee, Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, disclosed this during the unveiling of the party’s national convention logo and promotional materials …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Oct. 21, 2021 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project, Health Workforce Management Activity (HWMA), has supported two health institutions with various teaching aids in Sokoto. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the schools are the College of Nursing Science Sokoto and …

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Oct. 21, 2021 Mr. Mustapha Isah, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), has called on media houses in the country to reduce the rate at which they publish activities of terrorists and bandits. Isah made the call at the 17th All Editors Conference, …