Judiciary

NBC VS AIT : COURT INTERVENES_Ada Nkong

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted an ex-parte order for the maintenance of status quo, pending the determination of a motion filed by DAAR Communications Plc in its suit challenging the suspension of its operating licence by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Justice Inyang Ekwo,however , rejected two prayers by DAAR, for… Continue reading NBC VS AIT : COURT INTERVENES_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

SPEAKERSHIP RACE: APC BREAKS SILENCE ON ALLEGATION AGAINST GBAJABIAMILA

“We urge Gbajabiamila and his vibrant campaign team to remain focused on their extensive county-wide consultation and engagements which has been well-received and endorsed across party lines.

POLITICS

COMPLAINTS ABOUT POLITICAL PLATFORM AND KAKAAKI PROGRAMMES AIRED ON AIT, AMONG REASONS FOR AIT/RAYPOWER SHUT DOWN

Full Statement “Following monitoring reports and complaints from concerned Nigerians about the broadcast contents of Daar Communications Plc’s AIT/Raypower broadcast stations, the NBC have over the last 2 years summoned on several occasions management of the company to address issues regarding the operations of AIT/Raypower with the company, particularly, Political Platform and Kakaaki aired on… Continue reading COMPLAINTS ABOUT POLITICAL PLATFORM AND KAKAAKI PROGRAMMES AIRED ON AIT, AMONG REASONS FOR AIT/RAYPOWER SHUT DOWN

Judiciary

ICPC ARRAIGNS DG NBC _Ada Nkong

The ICPC has arraigned the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Ishaq Kawu,   on allegation of misapplication of  N2.5bn seed grant for ‘Digital Switch- over program' of the Federal Government. Kawu was arraigned on Thursday before Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo-Giwa of the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences… Continue reading ICPC ARRAIGNS DG NBC _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

IHEDIOHA: “WE WILL CRIMINALIZE ANYBODY WHO TAKES THE IMO STATE PROPERTY

Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has announced his plan to criminalise anybody who takes any property belonging to the state. Ihedioha also revealed his plan to move against ex-Governor Rochas Okorocha, and others he said were still holding public properties. Ihedioha said he would write to the security agencies to recover all Imo government belongings.… Continue reading IHEDIOHA: “WE WILL CRIMINALIZE ANYBODY WHO TAKES THE IMO STATE PROPERTY

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GBAJABIAMILA THREATENS TO SUE CUPP_Ada Nkong

Strong Contender for the speakership in the Ninth assembly and majority leader in the eight assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila has threatened to sue the DPP for defamation of character amongst other things. The Director General of the the Femi Gbajabiamila /Ahmed Wase Campaign Organisation, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin (APC-Kano) who spoke at at a world press conference… Continue reading GBAJABIAMILA THREATENS TO SUE CUPP_Ada Nkong

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ABUJA FUN SEEKERS CELEBRATE SALLAH_Ada Nkong

Inspite of the fact that most people complain about the economy, Abuja witnessed a good turn out at most recreation centers during the two days celebration. At Silver bird galleria, the police had to screen entrants leaving a large crowd denied access. The criteria for screening remains unclear. What remains clear however is that inspire… Continue reading ABUJA FUN SEEKERS CELEBRATE SALLAH_Ada Nkong

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POLITICIANS FUEL RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNAL CRISES_EMIR OF MURI EMIRATE

The Emir of Muri Emirate in Jalingo, Taraba State, Alhaji Abbas Tafida, has accused politicians of being responsible for the religious and communal crisis. He said this while addressing people from his emirate, who paid him Sallah homage in his palace in Jalingo. Tafida insisted that “politicians, instead of promoting peaceful coexistence, were opting to… Continue reading POLITICIANS FUEL RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNAL CRISES_EMIR OF MURI EMIRATE

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IHEDIOHA ORDERS OKOROCHA TO HANDOVER WITHIN 24 HOURS_Ada Nkong

The immediate past Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha has been given up to midnight of Tuesday June 4, 2019 to do a proper handover by  The Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha. Ihedioha spoke at the Government House in Owerri, during the swearing into office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Uche Onyeaguocha and… Continue reading IHEDIOHA ORDERS OKOROCHA TO HANDOVER WITHIN 24 HOURS_Ada Nkong