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The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered his remand on Monday following the arraignment of the former governor in court by the anti-graft agency. He also adjourned the case until Tuesday […]
Pupils and teachers of Government Primary School, Aka 1, Uyo, have heaved a sigh of relief as a UK-based Akwa Ibom scholar and philanthropist, Comrade Innocent Udoidiong donated 20 dual desks to the school with a pledge to do more in the coming days to improve the condition of learning in schools in the state. […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended the ongoing strike by twelve weeks, the president of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke said on Monday. In a statement he issued after an emergency National Executive Committee meeting of the association at the University of Abuja on Sunday, the ASUU president said the decision was […]
FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee on Monday imposed sanctions on Nigeria for the misconduct of its fans during the world cup qualifying tie in Abuja on May 29. Displeased football fans had vandalised facilities at the MKO Abiola National Stadium following Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with the Black Stars of Ghana. The tie had ended Nigeria’s bid […]
The Lagos State government has shut down all branches of Chrisland Schools in various parts of the state over an alleged sexual abuse of one of its pupils. A statement from the government amid controversy over the issue, involving some pupils of the school taken on a trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), said […]
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed 10 Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders, as well as over 100 terrorists during land and air clearance operations along the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin. The operation codenamed Operation Lake Sanity is a joint and combined operation involving […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday declared his intention to run for the presidential seat in the 2023 election, ending months of speculation over his interest in the post. Osinbajo joins the increasing number of high-profile Nigerians who have declared their interest in the country’s presidential post under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). […]
The Central Bank has fined four banks for flouting its directive on cryptocurrency transactions. The CBN had in February 2021 ordered all banks to close accounts of anyone who transacts in cryptocurrency. According to the CBN, dealing in cryptocurrency or facilitating payments for cryptocurrency exchanges is prohibited. In a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday, the […]
At least 10 soldiers have been killed and some others injured by bandits proscribed as terrorists who attacked a military base in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened at about 6:30pm on Monday, security sources told Channels Television. However, the military authorities have yet to confirm the attack. Birnin-Gwari is one of […]
Grammy Awards 2022 || The Full Winners List. Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Las Vegas. Jazzman and bandleader Jon Batiste led the night with five awards including Album of the Year. Best Global Music Performance […]
