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Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters

Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters

Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing enforcement action against ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory, granting a 14-day grace period to affected property holders to settle their outstanding obligations. This development comes after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced enforcement on 4,794 properties revoked due to non-payment of ground rent spanning between 10 and 43 years. The Director of Land, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, disclosed the development at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday evening, noting however, that the defaulters will pay penalty fees of N2m…
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One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja

One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja

One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja Hajia Binta Adamu Bello, the Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that the agency recently rescued 19 girls who were impregnated by one man from an estate in Abuja. Hajia Bello disclosed this during a strategic meeting with Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in Abuja on Friday. He said the rescue of the pregnant girls was typical of the growing menace and challenge of human trafficking in the country. “We rescued last week 19 girls all pregnant for one man in…
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House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones A bill proposing the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones has failed to scale through at the the house of representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker, was rejected by lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary. The house also rejected a bill sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, seeking to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to register and regulate political parties. Other bills rejected by the green chamber include a bill to create the office…
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Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology

Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology

Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a new lawsuit against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of mocking him with a satirical apology on social media. The suit, registered as case number CS/384/25 and dated 7 May, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpabio is seeking a court order to compel Akpoti-Uduaghan to take down the viral post from all her social media platforms. He is also demanding a formal written apology published in at least two national newspapers, along with an affidavit confirming her compliance. The…
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Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release the socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also directed that parties in the suit, especially the EFCC, should report to the court on May 2 to give an update on compliance with the order of the court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) earlier reported that the operatives of the EFCC arrived at the court with Achimugu on Wednesday as ordered by the…
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EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

EFCC ‘Arrests’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At Abuja Airport A prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been “arrested” by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to her legal team. Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, made this known in a statement to Nairametrics on Tuesday, stressing that “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested by the EFCC” around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Nairametrics previously reported that Achimugu’s lawyer had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that their client had already stated in her court documents that she would…
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2027: No Single Person Can Beat Tinubu Alone – Kenneth Okonkwo

2027: No Single Person Can Beat Tinubu Alone – Kenneth Okonkwo

2027: No Single Person Can Beat Tinubu Alone – Says Kenneth Okonkwo A former presidential spokesperson for the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated that forming a coalition is the opposition’s only chance to defeat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Okonkwo, a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, expressed confidence that the coalition would be formed, though he could not specify who would lead it. “Moving to 2027, I know that there will be a coalition. Whether it is going to be between Peter Obi and Atiku, I don’t know, but there will be…
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Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In Abuja Amid Leadership Reshuffle In a decisive move to reposition the Labour Party for the future, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, have jointly convened a high-level National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The NEC meeting, which comes at a critical moment for the party, is expected to be more than just a gathering of political heavyweights—it is poised to chart a new direction for the party following a…
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World Bank Approves Fresh $500 Million Loan To Nigeria For Economic Stimulus Program

World Bank Approves Fresh $500 Million Loan To Nigeria For Economic Stimulus Program

World Bank Approves Fresh $500 Million Loan To Nigeria For Economic Stimulus Program The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website on Sunday, the approval, which took place on March 28, 2025, marks a significant step in addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges through expanded access to livelihood support, food security services, and grants for poor and vulnerable households and firms. The project, officially titled the NIGERIA: Community Action (for) Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program, aims to provide essential…
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I Nearly Withdrew From 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu Reveals On His 73rd Birthday Event

I Nearly Withdrew From 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu Reveals On His 73rd Birthday Event

I Nearly Withdrew From 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu Reveals On his 73rd Birthday Event President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign. “I almost dropped the idea of running for President,” Tinubu revealed on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he also thanked Nigerians for their overwhelming goodwill and prayers on his 73rd birthday. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the excerpts of the President’s dpeech in a…
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