Judiciary

UK Based Business Man Moves to Sue NAPTIP for Violating Court Orders_Ada Nkong

A UK/Nigera based business man says he has commenced moves through his lawyer to commit the DG of NAPTIP , Julie Okay Donli to prison for violating a court order to release him from her custody. The court order was served on her when it was apparent that the business man has been locked up… Continue reading UK Based Business Man Moves to Sue NAPTIP for Violating Court Orders_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Kano Government Cancels Sallah Festivities_Ada Nkong

Kano State government has suspended all Sallah activities and directed Emirs across the state to use motor vehicles going to Eid prayer grounds instead of the usual horses. Addressing a news conference after the state executive council meeting, the state Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba said commissioners and other top government officials have been directed… Continue reading Kano Government Cancels Sallah Festivities_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

GoodLuck Jonathan Thanks President Buhari for Naming Agbor Station After Him_Ada Nkong

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan ,has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for naming Agbor train station after him.Goodluck Jonathan rendered his appreciation at the State House, when he visited the President on Tuesday. Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi had announced on Saturday, July 18, 2020, that the largest train station on the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor— Agbor Complex… Continue reading GoodLuck Jonathan Thanks President Buhari for Naming Agbor Station After Him_Ada Nkong

Governance

Full Text: State House Statement on NDDC Investigation_Ada Nkong

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASENDDC: PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS SPEEDY, COORDINATED INVESTIGATION President Muhammadu Buhari has given directives for better coordination among security and investigating agencies with the National Assembly to ensure that the administration’s effort to bring sanity, transparency and accountability to the management of the large amount of resources dedicated to development of the Niger… Continue reading Full Text: State House Statement on NDDC Investigation_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Yahaya Bello to Chair Ondo Governorship Primary Election Committee_Ada Nkong

The Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extra-ordinary National Convention Planning Committee on Thursday appointed Governor Yahaya Bello, Chaiman Ondo state Governorship Primary ekection commitee.This comes as the caretaker committee constituted Primary Election and Appeal Committees ahead of the party’s governorship primary election slated to hold on July 20, 2020. Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Committee H.E.… Continue reading Yahaya Bello to Chair Ondo Governorship Primary Election Committee_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Detained Acting EFCC Chairman Released From Detention_Ada Nkong

Suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has been released after facing a presidential panel in Aso Rock. Magu’s lawyer, Wahab Shittu, confirmed the release of his client by the Presidential Investigate Panel. In a phone conversation with Vanguard, Shittu disclosed that Magu was released early in the day… Continue reading Detained Acting EFCC Chairman Released From Detention_Ada Nkong

AGRICULTURE · Governance

Yobe Govt. to distribute 103 tractors, 7,500 metric tonnes of fertiliser_Femi Ehiabhi

Gov. Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe says the state government has bought 103 tractors and 7,500 tonnes of NPK fertiliser to be distributed to farmers across the 17 local government areas. Mala-Buni announced this while showcasing the agricultural inputs in Damaturu on Monday. He said the inputs would be provided to farmers at subsided prices as… Continue reading Yobe Govt. to distribute 103 tractors, 7,500 metric tonnes of fertiliser_Femi Ehiabhi

Governance · POLITICS · PROTEST

Abia transport workers protest 25 months unpaid salaries_Femi Ehiabhi

Workers of a transport company, Abia Line Network Company, on Monday marched to the Abia House of Assembly complex in Umuahia to protest against non-payment of their 25 months salary arrears. The workers, under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), carried placards with various… Continue reading Abia transport workers protest 25 months unpaid salaries_Femi Ehiabhi

Judiciary · POLITICS

Ondo PDP leaders ask judge to withdraw from suit over party congresses_Femi Ehiabhi

Leaders of People Democratic Party members (PDP) in Ondo state have asked the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Olarenwaju Akeredolu to reassign their case on local and state Congresses pending before the State High Court. There have been disputes in some Local Governments over the outcome of the PDP Local and State congresses. While… Continue reading Ondo PDP leaders ask judge to withdraw from suit over party congresses_Femi Ehiabhi