The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been adjourned till December 5, with the court insisting that the defendant’s sureties either produce him or explain his disappearance to the court, Premium Times. The Abuja Division of Federal High Court, presided over by judge, Binta Nyako, had in October adjourned the matter till Monday (today), in expectation of the appearance of the sureties. She had further given instructions that the sureties had three options regarding their roles in the disappearance of Mr. Kanu.…
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Jonathan Is A Patriotic, Exemplary Leader Says APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has congratulated Nigeria’s immediate-past president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on his 60th birthday, describing him as a “patriotic and exemplary” leader. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi urged Jonathan to continue to be steadfast in the pursuit of peace national development. The statement reads; “The All Progressives Congress APC warmly congratulates former president, H.E. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on his 60th birthday. “We join well-wishers in celebrating a statesman whose life and politics have been defined by patriotism and…
Read MoreAmbode Woos Investors To Okokomaiko-Seme Border Road Project
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has expressed the readiness of the State Government to partner with any investor willing to key into his administration’s massive infrastructural renewal drive in critical sectors, saying such would be a win-win situation for the overall benefit of the people. Speaking recently at an interactive session with members of the business community and informal sector, the Governor said public private partnership was critical to accelerate development, and that the government is open to collaborate with interested investors. For instance, Governor Ambode said the State…
Read MoreBreaking: Ex-vice President Alex Ekwueme Is Dead
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme is dead. A statement from his family signed by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Laz Ekwueme said that he died by 10:00 pm in a London clinic, Sunday. The statement read: “Ekwueme family regrets to announce the peaceful passing away of their patriarch, the former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme GCON. “The sad event occurred at the London Clinic at 10:00 pm on Sunday 19th November 2017.” Ekwueme…
Read More‘I WANT TO SPEND MY WHOLE CAREER AT TOTTENHAM’ – KANE DOWNPLAYS MADRID RUMOURS
The 24-year-old striker has attracted attention from the European champions, but would be happier staying with the club that made him Harry Kane has said he intends to spend his whole career at Tottenham despite reported interest from Real Madrid. The striker’s goalscoring exploits for club and country since his breakthrough at Spurs have earned attention from the Champions League holders, but chairman Daniel Levy is said to be demanding £200 million for him. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have already beaten Madrid this season and sit three points ahead of them…
Read MoreI DON’T KNOW IF RONALDO AND RAMOS ARE FIGHTING, SAYS MARCELO
The star players are said to be in a feud after a disagreement over the state of the squad following some of their sales Real Madrid full-back Marcelo said he is unaware of a reported falling out between captain Sergio Ramos and star forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Talk of a rift between the two emerged following a reported difference of opinion at the Spanish and European champions. Ramos disagreed with Ronaldo’s belief that Madrid have a weaker squad this season following the departures of Alvaro Morata, James Rodriguez and Pepe. Marcelo…
Read MoreLagos Bus Conductors To Wear Uniforms From Jan 1, 2018 For Security And Effective Service Delivery
The Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria says that its members in Lagos State will start wearing uniforms from Jan. 1, 2018 for security and effective service delivery. The National President of the association, Mr Isreal Adeshola, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday. Adeshola said the operational uniform would bring sanity to the service in the state and the country as a whole. According to him, the association has started training its members in Lagos State and educating them on the job…
Read MoreLagos State Internal Revenue Service Seals 18 Hotels, Event Centres Over N91m Tax Evasion
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has shut 18 hotels, restaurants and event centers for failure to pay their taxes due under the Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Laws of Lagos State 2009. The Hotels and Restaurants were said to be owing the State a sum of N426,976,528.87 The Director Legal Services of the LIRS, Mr. Seyi Alade, on Friday 17 November 2017 during the state-wide tax enforcement exercise, warned that defaulting Hotels, Restaurants and Event Centers will henceforth face the full wrath of the law if they fail…
Read MoreTiwa Savage Reveals Struggle To Attend Banky W’s Wedding
Mavin Records Artiste, Tiwa Savage has revealed her “sad state”, as she has been trying to book a flight out of Dubai for Banky W’s traditional wedding, set to hold today. The singer who was in Dubai for the One Africa Music fest, revealed that she was forced to consider flying economy, after all flights were booked as she was in a hurry to at least make it back in time for Banky W and Adesua’s wedding. She wrote on Her Instagram; “Flights are full, even trying to get on…
Read MoreWillie Obiano Wins Anambra Governorship Election 2017
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as the winner of the November 18, 2017, governorship election in Anambra state According to INEC, Obiano defeated two major opponents, Tony Nwoye of the All Progressives Congress and Obaze Oseloka of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to clinch the victory. As earlier projected by SaharaReporters, Mr. Obiano of the All Progressive Grand Alliance received a total vote of 234,071 to finish ahead of Nwoye of All Progressive Congress who got 98,752…
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