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The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, adjourned the alleged fraud trial of a former Governor of Adamawa, Murtala Nyako and his son, Abdulaziz until March 10. The EFCC had instituted 37-count alleged N29billion fraud charge against Nyako and his son. Nyako and his co-defendants were to open their defence in the alleged N29 billion money laundering case filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). When the matter was called, Nyako’s counsel, Mr. Kanu Agabi, SAN, sought to tender certified true copies of some documents from the bar in defence of his client but this move…
The Association of Tricycle Riders Transport Union (ATRTU) says over 11,000 commercial tricycle operators have registered for the ongoing Tricycle/Riders Identification Number Scheme in Enugu State. The State Chairman of the association, Mr. Benjamin Ikah, who said this on Wednesday added that the scheme was part of efforts by the association to support the state government on security. Ikah noted that the scheme when fully realised would make it possible for the association’s taskforce to track ‘bad eggs’ disturbing the peace and security of the state under the guise of being commercial tricycle riders. According to him, the association has…
Endurance: Shackleton’s lost Ship is Found in Antarctic Scientists have found and filmed one of the greatest ever undiscovered shipwrecks 107 years after it sank. The Endurance, the lost vessel of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was found at the weekend at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. The ship was crushed by sea-ice and sank in 1915, forcing Shackleton and his men to make an astonishing escape on foot and in small boats. Video of the remains show Endurance to be in remarkable condition. Even though it has been sitting in 3km (10,000ft) of water for over a century,…
The world, both physical and digital, finds itself in unprecedented times as the conflict in Ukraine rages. Corporate giants such as Meta, Google and Apple, who have always framed themselves as neutral tech firms, are now pinning their political colours to the mast – banning products in Russia in response to its invasion. Meanwhile the internet itself is changing for Russian users – with Twitter and Facebook blocked, TikTok not allowing Russian users to post, and the police reportedly stopping people in the streets to look at what they are viewing on their phones. Now there are questions about whether…
A former Super Eagles player, Justice Christopher has been reported dead. The former midfielder reportedly slumped in his hotel in Gwolshe, off Tudunwada Ring Road, Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday morning. Christopher had reportedly been battling high blood pressure. He was, however, full of life and showed no sign of health challenge when he was seen in the company of his friends on Tuesday evening. His remains have been deposited at the Plateau Specialists hospital while an autopsy is expected to be carried out on his corpse. His death is, however, yet to be confirmed by the Plateau State Police…
All roads lead to Kano on March 19 as the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi is set to marry Princess Firdauz Abdullahi. The princess is from the royal family in Kano, being a granddaughter of the late Ado Bayero. The wedding is slated to be conducted at the residence of the Madakin of Kano. A reception for ladies will also hold at The Gidan Rumfa, the palace of the Emir of Kano. Oba Akanbi had three years ago divorced his Jamaican wife, Channel Chin after having a son from her. Princess Firdauz is said to be about 27…
The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Nasarawa State Chapter, has demanded for more inclusion of women in governance in the state. This demand, the society said, was to enable them contribute their quota to the development of the state and the country at large. Mrs. Mary Meshi, the President of the society, made the call when she led a peaceful protest to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly to mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) on Tuesday in Lafia. She said that members of the group were in the House to register their displeasure on gender inequality about…
Tragedy has struck in the Nigerian Police Force as a Deputy Inspector General of Police, Joseph Egbunike, died in his office. Egbunike was in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department. The deceased hailed from Onitsha, Anambra State. Until his death, he was heading the Special Investigation Panel constituted by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, to investigate the activities of the suspended head of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, over money laundering allegations. Kyari himself and other officers are currently being tried over drugs related offences.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it was yet to be served the certified True Copy of the Federal High Court’s judgment that sacked Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Chief Kelechi Igwe. Mr. Festus Okoye, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, who disclosed this on Tuesday said that the commission would meet to take decision when it receives the certified true copy of the court Judgment. “The Commission has not been served with a copy of the said judgment. “The Commission will meet and take a decision when…
The United States President, Mr. Joe Biden, on Tuesday placed a ban on the importation of oil from Russia. He said this is the latest sanction to punish Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Biden, who announced the sanction from the White House said Russian oil would no longer be accepted at U.S. ports. The oil embargo, Biden said, would target the main artery of Russia’s economy. “The ban on Russian oil and gas has strong bipartisan support in the Congress and in the country. “Americans have rallied to support the people of Ukraine and made it clear we will…