The US plan to evacuate Americans and their families from the Diamond Princess cruise ship appears, on its face, to be the case of a powerful government coming to the aid of its most vulnerable citizens. But the decision has prompted anger from some exhausted passengers, who believe the move could actually set back their… Continue reading The US is finally evacuating Americans from the Diamond Princess_Jeff Omokhodion
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BREAKING: Police Impose Three-Day Curfew After Violence In Bayelsa_Femi Ehiabhi
The Police in Bayelsa state have imposed three-day dusk to dawn curfew after angry All Progressive Congress (APC) protesters destroyed properties following the Supreme Court ruling which sacked the party’s elected candidate, David Lyon, and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo. According to the Commissioner of Police in the state, Uche Anozia, who made the announcement on… Continue reading BREAKING: Police Impose Three-Day Curfew After Violence In Bayelsa_Femi Ehiabhi
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Supreme Court Nullifies Lyon’s Election_Femi Ehiabhi
The Supreme Court on Thursday nullified the election of Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon and his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, who were already preparing to be inaugurated into office. A five-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to… Continue reading Supreme Court Nullifies Lyon’s Election_Femi Ehiabhi
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Court Fines FG 200,000 Over Adjournment of Sowore’s Case_Ada Nkong
A Federal high court in Abuja has fined the Federal government for causing the adjournment of Sowore's case.Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the federal high court, fined the federal government the sum of N200, 000 to be paid to Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare. At the resumed hearing of the case of treasonable felony filed against… Continue reading Court Fines FG 200,000 Over Adjournment of Sowore’s Case_Ada Nkong
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South West Govs to sign Amotekun bill Feb.14_Ada Nkong
Ekiti Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Monday said the bill seeking legal backing for the Western Nigeria Security outfit code-named ‘Operation Amotekun’ initiated by the six Governors in the Southwest region would be simultaneously assented to on Friday, February 14. Fayemi, who disclosed this while receiving proposal bill on Amotekun from Ekiti Attorney-General, Olawale Fapohunda,… Continue reading South West Govs to sign Amotekun bill Feb.14_Ada Nkong
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ECOWAS Forms Committee on Nigeria’s Border Closure_Ada Nkong
The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has constituted a committee, headed by President Roch Marc Christian Kabore of Burkina Faso, to study and make a full report on Nigeria’s land border closure with her neighbours. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development… Continue reading ECOWAS Forms Committee on Nigeria’s Border Closure_Ada Nkong
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Adoke Expresses Preference for Kuje Correctional Facility_Ada Nkong
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), has expressed his preference to be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre to being in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. His lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), who spoke on his behalf shortly after he was arraigned on fresh… Continue reading Adoke Expresses Preference for Kuje Correctional Facility_Ada Nkong
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Impeachment is forever, so Trump wants the record ‘expunged’_Ehiabhi Femi
House congressional leaders have emphasized more than once in recent weeks that the stain of Donald Trump's impeachment scandal will not wash off. His misdeeds were not enough to sway his Senate Republican allies, but they will help define his troubled legacy. "I think that we have pulled back a veil of behavior totally unacceptable… Continue reading Impeachment is forever, so Trump wants the record ‘expunged’_Ehiabhi Femi
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Facebook and Twitter decline Pelosi request to delete Trump video_Ehiabhi Femi
A fierce behind-the-scenes dispute between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office and Facebook erupted into public view Friday, as the speaker's office demanded that Facebook remove a video posted online by President Donald Trump. The video in question showed Pelosi's viral State of the Union moment ripping up the text of Trump's speech Tuesday night, but was edited… Continue reading Facebook and Twitter decline Pelosi request to delete Trump video_Ehiabhi Femi
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