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Feb

2025

Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly

Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly A five-man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji has dismissed the appeal filed by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. Justice Uwani Abba-Aji while dismissing the appeal awarded a cost of two million naira against the governor payable to the Rivers State House of Assembly as the first respondent and Martin Amaewhule as the second respondent. The dismissal of the appeal by Fubara was hinged on the withdrawal of the suit by his…

Feb

2025

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JAMB Warns Exam Centres Against Night Time Registration Of Candidates

Education, News Flash

JAMB Warns Exam Centres Against Night Time Registration Of Candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned examination centres against night time registration of candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, said in a statement that registering many candidates for the examination should not come at the expense of their security. The board named 10 examination centres that have been found culpable. “While JAMB appreciates the enthusiasm of these centres to accommodate as many candidates as possible, this should never come at the cost of the candidates’ personal safety and security,” the…

Feb

2025

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Nigerian Joins California Governorship Race

International, News Flash, Politics

Nigerian Joins California Governorship Race Nigerian-born American, Dr. Akinyemi Agbede has announced his intention to contest the forthcoming California governorship election next year. His decision to join the governorship race has elicited excitement from his friends and political associates. The renowned mathematician is not new to California politics as he had previously run for the position of senator and the governor. He attempted the position of governor in 2014 and 2018 and also took a shot at the US Senate in 2016 and 2022. According to him, the recent exploits of Kemi Badenoch who recently emerged as the Labour Party…

Feb

2025

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Government To Sponsor Mass Wedding For 600 Persons

News Flash, Humanitarian, Marriage And Love, Northern Nigeria

Govt To Sponsor Mass Wedding For 600 Persons The Kebbi State Government has finalised plans to sponsor the mass wedding of 600 individuals. The wedding comprising 300 grooms and 300 brides, with the government covering a dowry payment of ₦180,000 per couple. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, the Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Suleman Argungu, revealed that screening committees have been set up to ensure that all selected couples meet the required criteria. According to Argungu, the screening process will include pre-marital health checks and an assessment of the groom’s employment or trade status to ensure he…

Feb

2025

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Police Arrest Suspect Who Concealed Gun, Ammunition In Transistor Radio

Crime, News Flash, Police Force

Police Arrest Suspect Who Concealed Gun, Ammunition In Transistor Radio The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its commitment to strengthening national security is yielding results. In a statement issued on Sunday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said officers recently carried out a series of operations across the country resulting in the arrest of a suspect concealing firearm and live ammunition in a transistor radio. Adejobi said the officers of the Lagos police command arrested the suspect identified as Wisdom Obi at the Abule-Ado axis of the state. He said the 24-year-old suspect was riding an unregistered motorcycle when he was stopped…

Feb

2025

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Gunmen Kidnap Ohaneze Youth Council President In Imo

Crime, News Flash, South East

Gunmen Kidnap Ohanaeze Youth Council President In Imo Some gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Igboayaka Igboayaka, the president of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), in Imo state. Igboayaka was said to have been kidnapped on Saturday evening at Work Layout, near IMSU junction, Owerri, Imo state capital. In a statement on Sunday, Chilos Godsent, the president of Igbo National Council (INC), said the gunmen arrived at the scene in a Sienna and a Lexus SUV. Godsent said since Igboayaka’s abduction, his whereabouts remain unknown to both his family and friends. “Since this sad news, attempts by teeming members of the Ohanaeze Youth…

Feb

2025

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Invasion Of Privacy: Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Demands $5 Million

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash

Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Demands $5 Million Over Invasion Of Privacy Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has instituted a $5,000,000 (Five Million US Dollars) lawsuit before a Lagos High Court against Meta Platforms Inc., the U.S.-based tech giant owned by Mark Zuckerberg, over alleged invasion of his privacy In the originating motion brought pursuant to Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 24(1)(A) and (E) & Section 34(1)(D) of Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, Order 2 Rule 1 Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009, by his lawyer, Olumide Babalola, the…

Feb

2025

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Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara

Armed Forces, Crime, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara Troops of Operation Fansan Yan Bindiga have achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in Zamfara State, neutralizing over 50 terrorists and inflicting severe injuries on at least 25 others, including high-profile commanders loyal to Bello Turji and Sani Mai Nasara (Sani Black). The successful operation marked the first time Nigerian forces dominated the notorious Tungan Fulani Hills — a former terrorist stronghold linked to the 2019 ambush that claimed the lives of an army major and 16 soldiers Among the terrorists killed were notorious figures…

Feb

2025

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The Desire, The Will, And The Strategies To Cause Long-Lasting Changes In ABIA State -By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics

The Desire, The Will, and The Strategies to Cause Long-Lasting Changes in Abia State IntroductionThe government of Abia State, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is committed to fostering an inclusive approach to governance. Recognizing the multifaceted challenges facing the state, the administration welcomes insights and perspectives from all stakeholders to address critical sociopolitical and economic issues. Dr. Otti, a leader deeply attuned to the aspirations of his people, has humbly called for prayers to guide his efforts. As a human being of flesh and blood, he acknowledges the weight of his responsibilities and…

Feb

2025

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Ibe Okwara Osonwa Foundation Offers Tertiary Education Scholarship Program For 200 Students Of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Abia State, Education, News Flash, Philanthropy

IBE OKWARA OSONWA FOUNDATION Tertiary Education Scholarship Program for 200 Students of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Program Overview: The IBE OKWARA OSONWA FOUNDATION Tertiary Education Scholarship Program is a prestigious initiative designed to empower bright and deserving students from Arochukwu and Ohafia Local Government Areas of Abia State, Nigeria. This program aims to provide access to quality tertiary education by offering comprehensive support, including JAMB registration assistance and tuition scholarships to 200 students from Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Scholarship Components: This scholarship program offers two distinct components: Free JAMB Registration: The program will cover the full cost of JAMB registration for 200…