IPOB Denies Killing Chike Akunyili, Dora Akunyili’s Husband
The Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has denied killing Chike Akunyili, husband to the later Dora Akunyili, ex-minister of information and communication. Akunyili was shot dead on Tuesday at Umuoji, Idemili North LGA of Anambra state. He was reportedly killed alongside two other people including his police escort. Speaking on the incident, Emma Powerful, in a […]
Alleged N7.1b Fraud: Court Prohibits EFCC From Re-trying Ex-Gov Orji Kalu
The Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja on Tuesday barred the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) from re-trying former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzo Kalu, on the N7.1 billion money laundering charge preferred against him. Justice Inyang Ekwo in its judgment held that the Supreme Court did not […]
Court Fixes October 14 for Ex- PDP Spokesperson, Metuh Re-arraignment
The federal high court has fixed October 14 for re-arraignment of the former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, over alleged fraud to the tune of N400 million. The date was fixed following the absence of the new trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in court on Tuesday. As a result, Metuh’s […]
If Not IPOB, Who’s Enforcing Ghost Monday?
By Jude Obuseh Following the Nigerian government’s unexpected extradition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, arrowhead of Biafra Zionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and the subsequent recommencement of his stalled trial, the group immediately issued a weekly Monday sit-at-home order across the whole of the South-East geopolitical zone to protest the incarceration of […]
Gunmen Kill Chike Akunyili, Husband To Ex-Minister, Dora Akunyili
Chike Akunyili, husband to the late former minister of information and communication, Dora Akunyily has been reportedly shot dead by gunmen. According to family source, the medical doctor was shot on Tuesday night near Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra. “He went for his late wife’s memorial lecture in Onitsha and was going back to […]
Dele Momodu: A Child of Independence in Search of Freedom
By Toyin Falola Deserving ovation in any part of the world is a matter of maintaining a positive impact after the evaluation of one’s accumulated deeds. Humans are not popular with the habit of giving accolades to people who are not deserving of it, and if they are compelled to do so, […]
APC, PDP Constitution Support Zoning and Power Rotation- Adegboruwa
A senior advocate of Nigeria(SAN), Ebun-Adegborua says the constitution of both All Progressive Congress(APC) and People’s Democratic Party(PDP) support zoning and rotation of power. Adegboruwa stated this when he appeared on Channels TV Sunrise Daily on Tuesday. His statement comes amid the political tussle between the northern and southern regions over which part of the […]
Nigeria Records 12 Deaths, 296 New Case
Nigeria has recorded 12 new deaths and 296 new cases of COVID -19 infections across the country. The nation’s health protection agency, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control ( NCDC) disclosed in its daily update. According to NCDC, 204, 752 cases have been confirmed to date. The tally further confirmed a total of 192,943 discharged […]
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Oseji, Is Dead
Samuel Oseji, a supreme court justice, is dead. Mr. Oseji who is less than one year on the apex court bench died on Monday at the age of 67 after a protracted illness. The details of his death are a little bit sketchy An official of the court said the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko […]
COVID-19: Nigeria Records Four Deaths, 255 New cases
Nigeria has recorded four more new deaths of coronavirus and 255 new infection cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) disclosed this in its daily update on Sunday According to the nation’s health protection agency, 204, 456 cases have been confirmed to date. The tally further confirmed a total of 196,620 discharged cases while 2,677 […]
