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REPS ASK IGP AND ARMY CHIEF TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED INVASION OF FIVE IMO COMMUNITIES BY SECURITY AGENCIES

The House of Representatives has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, and the Inspector General of Police, Usman Akali, to investigate the alleged invasion of five communities in Imo State. The directive followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Emeka Chinedu, who stated that five communities, Ihitteafoukwu, Umu Okirika, Oparanadim, Mpam, and Ogbor Umeze in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA were invaded by security operatives […]

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NDLEA PROMISES NOT TO SHIELD ANYONE INVOLVED IN 25KG COCAINE PROBE

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it will not shield anyone who may be indicted in the ongoing investigation of a 25kg cocaine deal involving a gang headed by DCP Abba Kyari. The agency in a statement issued today by its spokesman Femi Babafemi, noted that it remained committed to the evidence-based investigation and its resolve cannot be weakened by any misrepresentation of facts. Babafemi therefore assured that […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 103

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POLICE FORCE ASKS NDLEA TO PRODUCE OFFICERS WHO WORKED WITH ABBA KYARI

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has asked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce its officers that worked with suspended DCP Abba Kyari in an exposed cocaine deal.The Inspector General, Usman Baba, made the demand after handing over indicted personnel to the anti-narcotics agency. In a statement issued yesterday on his behalf, Baba revealed that in-house investigation established reasonable grounds for strong suspicion that the Intelligence Response Unit (IRT)bofficers were involved […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022 111

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FEDERAL HIGH COURT FIXES DATE IN SUIT SEEKING SACK OF DAVE UMAHI AND HIS DEPUTY OVER DEFECTION

The Federal High Court in Abuja today fixed March 8 and 14 to deliver judgments in the multiple suits filed by the People's Democratic Party(PDP), seeking the sack of the incumbent Governor of Ebonyi State, DAVE UMAHI and his Deputy, KELECHI IGWE from office on account of their defection to the All Progressives Congress APC.Justice INYANG EKWO fixed the dates after counsel in the suits had adopted their briefs of […]

todayJanuary 19, 2022 68

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COURT ORDERS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PAY NNAMDI KANU 1 BILLION NAIRA

A High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, presided over by Justice BENSON ANYA today ordered the Federal Government to pay the sum of 1 billion Naira and issue a letter of apology to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), NNAMDI KANU, for violating his fundamental human rights.In a suit filed through his counsel, ALOY EJIMAKOR, against the Attorney-General of the Federation AGF and Minister of Justice ABUBAKAR […]

todayJanuary 19, 2022 101

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PRESIDENT BUHARI SET FOR 2 DAY WORKING VISIT TO KADUNA STATE.

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI will tomorrow visit KAFANCHAN in Southern Kaduna and other major towns in the state to Commission several important projects as part of his 2 day visit to Kaduna State.BUHARI who will visit the three major towns of KADUNA, ZARIA and KAFANCHAN, will also be shown round road projects across the state, which were executed by the Governor NASIR EL RUFAI administration.The Special Adviser to Governor EL-RUFAI, on […]

todayJanuary 19, 2022 85

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SENATE CONSIDERS BILL TO BAR LANDLORDS FROM COLLECTING ANNUAL RENT

Members of the Senate have proposed a bill seeking to make it an offence for landlords to demand payment of advance rent from tenants of residential and office buildings and spaces beyond three months.Briefing journalists after plenary, the sponsor of the bill, SMART ADEYEMI said the bill which was laid for first reading during yesterdays legislative proceedings, would enable tenants to make a maximum advance payment of three months rent, […]

todayJanuary 19, 2022 88

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GUNMEN KILL 4 PERSONS IN EBONYI STATE

Four persons were reportedly killed yesterday in an attack linked to a protracted war between the people of Ukawu and Isinkwo, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.A resident of Ukawu, who pleaded anonymity, said residents went to a beach in the area to fetch sand when they were ambushed by gunmen who shot four of them dead.Confirming the incident, the chairman of the local government, FELIX IGBOKE, expressed disappointment, […]

todayJanuary 19, 2022 87

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NNAMDI KANU PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO 15 CHARGES

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, NNAMDI KANU has pleaded not guilty to the 15 charges brought against him by the Federal Government in the case of alleged treasonable felony.He pleaded not guilty before Justice BINTA NYAKO when the case resumed at the Federal High Court in Abuja today.The Federal Government had filed fresh terrorism charges against the detained IPOB leader before the Federal High Court in Abuja on […]

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