The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has rejected the recusal of Justice Binta Nyako from the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice Nyako had recently stepped down from the case following Kanu’s demand, in which he expressed a lack of confidence in her ability to handle the trial impartially. Justice Tsoho’s decision, announced on Friday, emphasized that Justice Nyako was the most suitable to conclude the case, which has lingered since Kanu’s first arrest in October 2015.…
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Tinubu Moves To Tame Tension ,Violence in Rivers.
…Orders IGP, says judiciary should settle LG polls outcome . President Bola Tinubu has directed the Police to provide security to Rivers state local government officialsand to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately. While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, President Tinubu emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions. The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism. He stressed that self-help has…
Read MorePeter Obi To Tinubu: Reverse Fuel Price Increase
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, charged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel. Obi described the sudden price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as insensitive and unfortunate. Posting on X, Obi said the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel would have a negative impact on Nigeria’s economic survival. He wrote: “As Nigerians continue to groan under extremely difficult economic conditions, largely caused by the Federal Government’s wrong policy choices, the NNPCL…
Read MoreHuman Rights Council Slot: UN Rejects Nigeria,Retains Malawi,Cote d’Ivoire ,Elects Ghana, Burundi
…Nigeria got only 3 votes,Ghana 179, Burundi 168. Nigeria Vice President Shettima and Tinubu got ONLY 3 VOTES in the United Nations election as it seeks to join the UN Human Rights Council Ghana and Burundi were voted in as new members with 179 and 168 votes respectively, while Malawi (182 votes) and Côte d’Ivoire (181 votes) were reelected for a second term. What a shame?.
Read MoreUzodinma Initiated Orlu-Akokwa Road Contract, Got Fed Govt To Assist On Umuchima Erosion–Nwosu
“Work ongoing on Owerri-Umuahia, Ihiagwa-Obinze roads.” ..Says: Imo govt to do 5km roads in 27 LGAs By Ebenezer Ojor The Commissioner for Works, Imo State, Chief Ralph Nwosu has revealed that the state government would not rest on its oars in ensuring that the all road projects being executed currently were completed. This is even as the commissioner disclosed that the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma made several representations to the federal government to assist in the on-going remedial work on the Umuchima ecological disaster along the Orlu-Akokwa road. The…
Read MoreProphet Warns Akpabio, Your Impeachment Looms,Watch Your Statements .
… ” I see gang-up,turmoil to remove him”. Primate Elijah Ayodele,the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has warned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio of a looming gang-up against him due to his handling of sensitive matters within the Senate. The prophet made the prediction in a video posted on his social media platform on at the weekend, cautioning that Akpabio’s inability to manage his statements could lead to his downfall. Primate Ayodele claimed that Akpabio’s comments would bring disrespect to the Senate and create divisions among its members. In…
Read More“Seeing your mom on her knees begging me to release you got me emotional. I cherish all the mothers out there, Go home to Mommy and sin no more” – BURNA BOY speaks after releasing SPEED DARLINGTON
In a powerful and emotional statement, Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy shared a moment of compassion and reflection after releasing fellow artist Speed Darlington from custody. Burna Boy, known for his intense passion and fierce opinions, revealed that the driving force behind his decision was a heartfelt plea from Speed Darlington’s mother. Burna Boy opened up by saying, “Seeing your mom on her knees begging me to release you got me emotional. I cherish all the mothers out there.” His words highlighted the deep respect he holds for mothers and…
Read MoreEx-lawmaker, Ugboma’s bill re-echoes as Justice Ministry insists,no more unlawful detention of suspects in Imo
By Nkechi Ojukwu The usual saying, “good name is better than gold” is currently playing in Imo State as Federal Ministry of Justice in collaboration with Imo State Ministry of Justice have moved to implement some sections of Imo State Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2020,a proposed law sponsored by the former member for Oguta State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Barr. Frank Ugboma. Recall that Hon. Ugboma, a legal luminary with veritable Chambers in Lagos was a strong voice even as the Minority Leader(PDP) of Imo…
Read MoreNjaka Led NIFOM Hails Emeribe Okoye Over Owerri Municipal Election Victory
I, Engr Chief Egbuna I Njaka, Chairman/CEO, Non Indigenes Forum Owerri Municipal Council, (NIFOM), Federal Housing Estate, New Owerri, Imo State, heartily congratulates the executive chairman of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon. Chidiebere Emeribe, on your successful inauguration and assumption of office. On behalf of NIFOM, I wish you and the Vice Chairman, Sir Lawrence Okoye, a very successful tenure in office. I also salute the Executive Governor of Imo State, Dist. Sen Hope Uzodinma for ensuring successful Local Government elections on September 21, 2024. Once again, congratulations! Signed Engr.…
Read MoreObinwanne Umuaka Kingdom Monarch, Town Union Saluate Etiokwe, Royda Over Njaba LGA Polls Victory
The Traditional Ruler of Obinwanne Umuaka Kingdom, HRM Eze Barr Justin Uzoma Ezeala (Ezenwanne), Ezenwanne in Council, Obinwanne Umuaka Town Development Union and entire Obinwanne Umuaka Kingdom heartily Felicitate with Chief Hon Vitalis Ugochukwu Obi (Etiokwe Njaba, Oputaobie Njaba), Hon Mrs Royda Ukam on your landslide victory at the just concluded Local Government Election, your successful innaugration and assuming of office as Executive Chairman and Vice Chairman Njaba LGA. Your victory at just concluded Local Government Election is well deserved. We Felicitate with you because Njaba people made the…
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