On Wednesday, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama ordered that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello be remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until December 10, when the court will hear his bail application. Justice Maryann Anenih issued the order after Bello and his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge brought by the EFCC. The charges include conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and possession of unlawfully obtained property linked to an alleged…
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It’s a Big Shame – Tonye Cole Reacts As Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Commences Production
The state-owned firm said the plant will begin at 60 percent capacity with 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil production. Former governorship candidate in Rivers State and billionaire businessman, Tonye Cole has reacted to the commencement of production by the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to him, it was the biggest shame that Nigeria had none of its refineries working. Mr Cole stated this when he appeared on Channels Television hours after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spokesperson Olufemi Soneye announced that the Port Harcourt refinery has kicked…
Read MoreIt’s a Big Shame – Tonye Cole Reacts As Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Commences Production
The state-owned firm said the plant will begin at 60 percent capacity with 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil production. Former governorship candidate in Rivers State and billionaire businessman, Tonye Cole has reacted to the commencement of production by the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to him, it was the biggest shame that Nigeria had none of its refineries working. Mr Cole stated this when he appeared on Channels Television hours after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spokesperson Olufemi Soneye announced that the Port Harcourt refinery has kicked…
Read MoreSimon Ekpa to Remain in Prison Until 2025—Finnish Authorities
Finnish authorities have announced that Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafran activist, will remain in custody as his trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025. Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, has been a persistent challenge for the Nigerian government, advocating for a controversial independent Biafran state. According to Mikko Laaksonen, Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, the district court has set May 2025 as the deadline for prosecutors to file potential charges against Ekpa. Laaksonen confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and…
Read MoreChristmas Message: Princess Njemanze-Neboh Beckons On Amawom Indigenes To Unite, Fight Injustice.
…Tasks Njemanze Ihenacho royal scions to return home, take charge The daughter of late Eze Alexius Anumaku Njemanze, Ozuruigbo V of Owerri, Princess Stella Njemanze-Neboh, has called on the people of Amawom, Owere Nshi Ise community to re-enact the spirit of love and unity for which the community was known in the past. Princess Njemanze-Neboh in a comment in the community ‘s platform equally urged all those she described as “descendants of Njemanze Ihenacho” to return home and take charge of the affairs the family. Princess Njemanze-Neboh who recalled…
Read MoreRULAAC demands immediate release of Uzodimma’s ex-commissioner
Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate release or charge of Fabian Ihekweme, a former commissioner appointed by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. Ihekweme’s arrest comes amid his criticism of the Uzodimma administration. Imo police spokesman, Henry Okoye, said Ihekweme was arrested following a petition against him by a group known as Imo Democratic Alliance (IDA). According to Okoye, the group accused him of making “seditious and inflammatory publications aimed at inciting civil unrest in the state.” In a statement on Thursday, Executive Director…
Read MoreIllegal Sale Of NUJ Press Centre : Confusion As Magistrate Over Rules High Court In Imo.
…Orders arrest of occupants, sealing of secretariat. … Case already fixed for judgement. A very strange scenario played out yesterday in Owerri ,Capital of Imo state, when a bailiff,one Mr Onyekachi Uba accompanied by nine armed policemen stormed the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State council, located along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, arrested the occupants and sealed the secretariat. The incident which has elicited widespread condemnation contradicts an earlier directive of a High Court, sitting in Owerri had cautioned the contending parties to stay away from…
Read MoreDetective School Debuts in Owerri As Imo CP Tasks Security Operatives, others On Effective Policing
In order to support security operatives and private individuals against activities of criminals in Imo state, an international Non Governmental Organisation, NGO- Human Rights Network Initiative in partnership with African Detective Association, USA has launched a Detective School in Owerri. The Detective School which will be running a three month certificated programme in general investigation and report writing was launched at Imo State Police Command Headquarters Declaring the event open,the Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma approved of the training even as he commended the organisers. While disclosing that general…
Read MoreAgor wishes Owerri Municipal people Merry Xmas, Prosperous New Year
…Distributes gifts to his people Hon. Joseph Agor, is the Executive Chairman of Owerri Municipal Area Council, Imo State, A popular and grassroots politician, Hon. Agor is an active stakeholder of the Rescue Mission Government Administration of Imo State. He is a part of success story of the achievements of Governor Rochas Okorocha’s administration. Before, he was elected the Executive Chairman of Owerri Municipal Area Council, Hon. Agor, was the Transition Committee Chairman of the Council. A generous giver, caring politician and man of the people, Hon. Agor, has been…
Read MoreTinubu Tells G20 Leaders How His Administration Has Tackled Hunger, Poverty In Nigeria
According to Vanguard News, President Bola Tinubu has outlined how his administration is addressing hunger and poverty in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, noting that Brazil’s efforts align with Nigeria’s current economic policies. While speaking at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu remarked, “Brazil’s prioritization of the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty aligns with Nigeria’s present economic agenda.” He emphasized his administration’s dedication to these issues, referencing Nigeria’s 8-Point Agenda launched in 2023. “Priority 3 focuses on enhancing agriculture to achieve food security by developing commodity value…
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