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Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In World Ranked ‘Toughest Prisons’

Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In World Ranked ‘Toughest Prisons’

Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In Kylmäkoski ‘Ranked As One Of World’s Toughest Prisons’ The authorities in Finland have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Biafran agitator facing allegations of terrorism-related activities, who has been detained for several weeks. The Finnish government also froze the assets of companies associated with Ekpa and four of his accomplices, who are also in remand. Yle, a local newspaper in a report, stated these, adding that Ekpa is being held in the Kylmäkoski vankila, (Kylmäkoski prison), which is reputed to be one of the world’s toughest prisons. AttNews had reported…
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OHANEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE: New President General Appointed

OHANEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE: New President General Appointed

Ohaneze Ndigbo Appoints New President-General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appointed Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu as its new President General. His appointment is temporary, filling the remaining term of the late Ambassador Professor George Obiozor until January 10, 2025. The appointment follows a series of unfortunate events, including the deaths of Obiozor in 2022 and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in mid-2024. To complete the tenure for Imo State, the state’s leadership proposed Nze Ozichukwu, whose nomination was approved by the Imeobi Ohanaeze. The move was necessary to ensure continuity in the organization. Ozichukwu brings extensive experience in management and development, having held…
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Dr. Obasi David Ukoha Pays Solidarity Visit To The Deputy Speaker Of House Of Reps On His Appointment As Federal Permanent Secretary

Dr. Obasi David Ukoha Pays Solidarity Visit To The Deputy Speaker Of House Of Reps On His Appointment As Federal Permanent Secretary

I want to share some exciting news with you. The newest Federal Permanent Secretary in charge of the National Assembly's Directorate of Legislative Budget and Planning. Dr. Obasi David Ukoha, has visited the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, H.E. Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON. He also paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker to present his appointment letter and show solidarity. This is a welcome development, and we encourage our newest Permanent Secretary to continue making us proud. By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
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Tears Flow As 2 Female Students Crushed To Death By Accident

Tears Flow As 2 Female Students Crushed To Death By Accident

Tears Flow As Two Female Students Crushed To Death By Accident Two female students of the Federal University, Lokoja and Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja on Friday lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident which occurred at the Felele area, Lokoja. The two female students are Covenant Omolola Isaac, a 200-level Geology student of the Federal University , Lokoja and Abu Taiwo Abimbola, ND11 student of Science Laboratory and Technology student of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. The students lost their lives when a truck ran over the commercial tricycle in which they were travelling to their different destinations. The…
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Hope For Nigeria As Petrol Landing Cost Crashes Further

Hope For Nigeria As Petrol Landing Cost Crashes Further

Hope For Nigeria As Petrol Landing Cost Crashes Further The estimated landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in Nigeria has seen a decline of ₦36, dropping to ₦900.28 per litre as of Thursday. This marks a 3.62% decrease from the previous week’s landing cost of ₦936.75 per litre, according to data released by the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). Interestingly, earlier this week, costs had even dipped further, reaching ₦890.43 per litre. This reduction in landing cost reflects some relief from fluctuations in global oil prices and improvements in supply chain dynamics. Despite…
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FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N1.727 Trillion

FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N1.727 Trillion

FG, States, LGs Share ₦1.727 Trillion A total sum of ₦1.727 trillion, being November 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the December 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in ABUJA. This was disclosed in a statement signed by FAAC Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, on Friday. He noted that the N1.727 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N455.354 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N585.700 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue…
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Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500m Bail, Fixes Date For Trial

Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500m Bail, Fixes Date For Trial

Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500m Bail, Fixes Trial Date The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, granted bail to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to the tune of N500 million with two sureties in the like sum. The court, in the ruling that was delivered by trial Justice Emeka Nwite, held that the sureties must be owners of landed properties in Abuja. Aside from directing the sureties to tender the title documents of the properties, which must be verified by the Deputy Chief Registrar of the court, Justice Nwite equally ordered them to…
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Tampering With LGA Funds Impeachable Offense – AGF Fagbemi Tells Governors

Tampering With LGA Funds Impeachable Offense – AGF Fagbemi Tells Governors

Tampering With LGA Funds Impeachable Offense – AGF Fagbemi Tells Governors Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN on Thursday, said any state governor who tampers with funds belonging to their Local Government Areas will be guilty of gross misconduct, which is an impeachable offense. The AGF, while addressing the 2024 annual conference of the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents (NAJUC), Abuja chapter warned the chairmen of the 774 LGAs across Nigeria against mismanaging local government funds. Fagbemi, in his paper titled, “Aftermath of Supreme Court judgment on Local Government Financial Autonomy: What…
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Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-Election

Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-Election

Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-election The Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday, December 11, declared the seat of Monday Okpebholo, who represented Edo Central Senatorial District, vacant. Okpebholo contested for the Edo State governorship seat on September 16, and won under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) The Senate President also called on the electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill the existing vacancy in the Red Chambers. Akpabio made the declaration and subsequent request shortly afternoon the Senate held a valedictory session for Okpebholo. He…
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Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a court order preventing the sale and distribution of the book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. The order, issued on December 6, 2024, follows a legal action initiated by renowned legal practitioner Afe Babalola, SAN, who sought to halt the distribution of the controversial book. The court’s injunction, which came after a suit filed by Babalola’s legal team, restrains Farotimi and any associated parties, including publishers, distributors, and bookstores,…
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