Its February already! Another season of celebration and show of love.The town will soon be red for the Valentine.Already, some are in celebration mode.Ighalo has moved to Manchester united becoming the first Nigerian to attain that feat.The world is still mourning the exit of Bryant Kobe.Trump.continues to face impeachment trial and in China and some… Continue reading From the Editorial Team: Conquer the Month
Category: POLITICS
EFCC Releases Senator Shehu Sani_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching us say the EFCC has released Sen. Shehu Sani after he met his bail conditions. The former senator has been under EFCC custody for alleged name-dropping and extortion of $24,000. He spent four weeks in the EFCC custody before being released on Thursday.
Malabu Oil Scam: Court Orders Arrest of Dan Etete_Ada Nkong
An Abuja High Court has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Petroleum, Dan Etete, in connection with the Malabu Oil scam. The Prosecutor, Bala Sanga, in an exparte application told the court that the arrest of Mr Etete is key to unearthing the truth about the Malabu oil scam.Justice Idris Kutigi, who granted the… Continue reading Malabu Oil Scam: Court Orders Arrest of Dan Etete_Ada Nkong
Presidency Responds to Abaribe’s Call for President Buhari’s Resignation_Ada Nkong
Following the call by Senate minority leader Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe for President Buhari to resign due to his " inability to tackle insecurity" the Presidency has responded, saying it does not reflect the position of the country.A statement signed by Garba Shehu Senior special assistant media and publicity to the president posed a question, "… Continue reading Presidency Responds to Abaribe’s Call for President Buhari’s Resignation_Ada Nkong
Senate Minority Leader Calls for President Buhari’s Resignation_Ada Nkong
The Minority Leader of the Senate, Enyinnanya Abaribe, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign over his administration's inability to effectively tackle the security challenges bedeviling the country. Abaribe stated this Wednesday while contributing to a motion on the urgent need to restructure, review and reorganize the current security architecture sponsored by the Leader of… Continue reading Senate Minority Leader Calls for President Buhari’s Resignation_Ada Nkong
Cross River Local Government Elections: Stakeholder Laments Imposition of Candidates_Ada Nkong
As the build up to local government elections intensifies in Cross River State, a stakeholder and philanthropist has decried the imposition of candidates on the people.In a publication on his Facebook page, Captain Hart Modey urged the leadership of the parties to consult with relevant stake holders before picking candidates. "Local government administration is a… Continue reading Cross River Local Government Elections: Stakeholder Laments Imposition of Candidates_Ada Nkong
Court Varies Maina’s Bail Conditions_Ada Nkong
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, varied the bail conditions of Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT). Justice Okon Abang, who gave the ruling, admitted Maina to bail condition in the sum of N500 million with a surety in like sum who must be a serving senator. The judge… Continue reading Court Varies Maina’s Bail Conditions_Ada Nkong
Immigration: Supreme Court by 5-4 Vote allows rule that could reshape law_Omokhodion Jeff
The Supreme Court Monday in a 5-4 vote cleared the way for the Trump administration to make it more difficult for immigrants who rely on public assistance to obtain legal status. The so-called public charge rule, unveiled in August, impacts people who receive most forms of Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers. It was immediately… Continue reading Immigration: Supreme Court by 5-4 Vote allows rule that could reshape law_Omokhodion Jeff
Sanders Sentenced to Death_Ada Nkong
FCT High Court on Monday sentenced Maryam Sanda, the woman who stabbed her husband to death, Bilyaminu, son of a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Haliru Bello, to death by hanging. Delivering judgment, Justice Yusuf Halilu, convicted her on circumstantial evidence. The killing was premeditated, the police said. The police accused… Continue reading Sanders Sentenced to Death_Ada Nkong
