Drug business: Police tackle NDLEA, agency detains Abba Kyari, four others

Our Reporters 15 February 2022 Kindly share this story:  The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, accused some officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, of being on the payroll of some international drug barons barely hours after the NDLEA declared the suspended Commander of the Police Intelligence […]

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Ekiti teenagers land in prison over alleged attempt to kill sex worker

Abiodun Nejo 14 February 2022 Kindly share this story: An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate’s Court, Ado Ekiti, has remanded two teenagers, Oluwatimilehin Afolabi (19) and Kehinde Mustapha (19), in a custodial centre for allegedly attempting to murder a 23-year-old lady. They were arraigned on one count of attempted murder. The charge read, “The defendants, on […]

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Anxiety as ASUU makes decision on strike Monday

Grace Edema 14 February 2022 Kindly share this story: The Academic Staff Union of Universities is expected to come up with a decision on whether to embark on fresh industrial action known on Monday (today). Members of the union’s National Executive Council have been holding marathon meetings   since Saturday. Members of NEC, including ASUU leaders […]

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Fuel sells for N400/litre in Abuja, others, scarcity persists in Lagos

Okechukwu Nnodim and Tunde Oyekola 14 February 2022 Kindly share this story:  • Marketers still struggling to return adulterated petrol to NNPC • Corporation pleads for patience, says fuel queues will end soon Residents of Abuja and neighbouring states of Niger and Nasarawa are still facing tough times sourcing for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly […]

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2023: Lawan endorses Sanwo-Olu for second term

Kayode Oyero 13 February 2022 Kindly share this story: Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Sunday, endorsed Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for second term in office. Lawan spoke at the 5th edition of the Senator Olamilekan Solomon Lagos West Senatorial District event held at the Police College Ikeja. He said, “I’m under this tremendous and […]

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Akure Reps Bye-Election: Tukana, Faleye to lead APC Campaign

Akure Reps Bye-Election: Tukana, Faleye to lead APC Campaign The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its campaign committee for the February 26 Bye-Election into the vacant seat of the Akure South/Akure North federal constituency in the House of Representatives. A former Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi, popularly […]

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FINANCIAL AUTONOMY OF THE JUDICIARY IS EXTANT IN NIGERIA DESPITE THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT

Olukayode Ajulo I find it quite interesting and intriguing that the Supreme Court today, 10th February, 2022 nullified President Muhammadu Buhari’s Executive Order 10 by a panel of 6-1 of the 7 member panel of the Court in its original jurisdiction.,The 36 States Governors in Suit marked SC/655/2020 which was filed on September, 17, 2020 […]

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Convention: APC must be deliberate on succession plans – Buhari

Idowu Abdullahi 11 February 2022 Kindly share this story: Ahead of the All Progressives Congress’ February 26 convention, the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has reiterated the need for the party to be deliberate about its succession plans. The president, who made the recommendation while receiving members of the APC National Youth Lobby Group, said, […]

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