A Kano State High Court has assumed jurisdiction against the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, after rejecting his application for the dismissal of multi-billion naira fraud charges filed against him by the Kano State government. The court dismissed the application filed by the Ganduje and seven others challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear the case The Kano State government had instituted an 11-count charge bordering on bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation and diversion of public funds running into billions of naira against Ganduje and his wife, Hafsat…
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Uzodinma , Committed To Youths Empowerment, Entrepreneurship , Says Youths Commissioner
“Educating youths on needs for them to be involved in security and their role in promoting peace and stability in their communities” By Nkechi Ojukwu The Ministry of Youth Development and Talent Hunt in Imo State recently organized the Imo Youth Stakeholders Security Summit with the theme, “Youth Say No To Insecurity”. The event is in line with the ministry’s mission to engage and empower youths in the state. The Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt in Imo State, Dr. Emeka Mandela Ukaegbu, has been actively working to harness…
Read MoreHe Reigns Chapel Honours Okeoma, Retired Judge, Others
The Women’s Wing of He Reigns Chapel International Church, Umuori- Uratta in Owerri North LGA, Imo state on Sunday honoured an activist journalist,Comr Chidiebube Okeoma and a retired judge of the Imo State High Court, Florence Duruoha-Igwe. Also honoured were Lolo Lulu Njoku, CEO, Priceless Stores and Dr Mrs Dorathy Mirikwe who is the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth Development, Imo state. The resident Pastor, Chinedu Nnadi, said that the awardees were carefully chosen by the Women’s ministry of church because of their outstanding services to humanity. Pastor Nnadi…
Read MoreHe May Have Link With Baby Factory “: Something Is Wrong With 18 Year-Old Boy Who Impregnated 10 Girls In 5 Months In Anambra-Gynaecologists
…Suggest paternity test,DNA. Gynaecologists have expressed serious concern over a disturbing case in Anambra State, where an 18-year-old boy allegedly impregnated 10 girls in just five months. While the situation is biologically possible, reproductive health experts have labeled it as “unusual,” pointing to deeper issues that could be influencing the teenager’s behavior. The teenager, who is said to be an apprentice in the state, is currently under investigation by the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare after reportedly impregnating multiple girls including his master’s daughter and a salesgirl. The case has…
Read MoreUK Lawyer Lambasts FG: Replacement Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Charges With Terrorism Subverts Legal Norms.
Njoku claimed that Kanu’s removal from Kenya and return to Nigeria did not follow any legal procedure. He said this action went against both African and Nigerian legal standards, including international treaties on extradition. He criticized a ruling by Nigeria’s Supreme Court in December 2023, which allowed Kanu’s trial to continue. According to Njoku, this decision ignored important parts of Nigeria’s Extradition Act, which outlines the legal steps that must be taken when transferring someone from another country. The lawyer argued that the government did not respect laws requiring court…
Read MoreBiafra Day: MASSOB to Shut Down Schools, Markets, Banks, Others With ‘Special’ Sit-at-Home
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB has announced the shutting down of all markets, schools, public and private motor parks in the Southeast. The group led by Comrade Uchenna Madu says the southeast will be shut down on May 30, 2025. The move, according to a statement issued on Monday by its National Director of Information, Edeson Samuel, is to mark the 2025 Biafra Anniversary celebration. The statement added that the celebration will come with a “sit-at-home exercise in Biafra land”. ”MASSOB declares that…
Read MoreNigerian Youths Are Complacent, All They Do Is Grumble, Complain And Insult – Ireti Kingibe
Kingibe who represents the FCT in the Senate, made her thoughts known while speaking to journalists Senator Ireti Kingibe has criticized Nigerians, stating that many are only good at being “complacent, complaining, and insulting their leaders.” While speaking to journalists, Kingibe who represents the FCT in the Senate, said:‘’I have said it, Nigerian youths are cpmplacent. They are quiet, all they do is grumble. We need to have constructive interactions. All I hear is grumbling and insults. That is not helpful. “The country belongs to the youths, they should own…
Read MoreRuga Resonates: Umuapu Women Say, Set To Fight Land Grabbers In Their Community
By Nwokoma Ndubueze The Association of Umuapu Women, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, says it has resolved to battle it out with land grabbers in their native farmlands in the community. Umuapu women led by their vice president, Mrs Mary Ajoku, during a press conference at Umuapu on Monday, stated that they would no longer allow anyone to grab their farmlands including government officials. Mrs Ajoku hinted that the community has experienced under-development following alleged encroachment in their community farmlands, wondering whether according to her, government could…
Read MoreShocker: Gunmen Set Trucks Ablaze In Imo,As Herdsmen, Kidnappers Run Riot
Palpable tension has enveloped Imo residents after reports of gunmen setting many vehicles ablaze in Okigwe and Onuimo Local Government Areas of Imo State, on Thursday. The latest incident came on the heels of reported attack and killing of the driver of a Hilux car including the abduction of passengers of an 18-seater commuter bus at Ngor Okpala area of Imo State, along the Owerri- Aba express road the same last week by suspected herdsmen. The development has triggered fear as residents of the affected area in Okigwe fled for…
Read MoreACHONU CONDEMNS OKIGWE ZONE ATTACKS, URGES GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY AGENCIES TO ACT SWIFTLY.
…Calls for justice, youth restraint, community security Distinguished Senator Athan Achonu,the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Imo state has condemned in strong terms the wave of violent attacks carried out by suspected armed youths across various communities in Okigwe Zone, which tragically led to the death of individuals and vandalization of properties. In a statement released at the weekend, Senator Achonu expressed deep sorrow over the loss, extending his heartfelt condolences to the family of the slain guard that was killed in Umunumo. He described the act as not…
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