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Villagers fled, abandoned their homes in Ihitte Afoukwu and Okpokunme communities in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state, when armed men in security attire invaded the communities and set ablaze houses. According to Vanguard report, the invasion started on Saturday night. At the time of filing this report, the reason for the attack was not known but some …

Edo State Government has commenced extensive stakeholder engagement in line with plans for the development of the Benin City Masterplan and the state’s regional development plan, which are geared towards designing a holistic 30-year socio-economic development template for the state. The Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development, which is charged with the responsibility of developing the …

Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned the developer and promoters of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Multipurpose Cooperative Housing Estate not to engage in substandard work. Owasanoye (SAN), who gave the charge during the official Ground-breaking Ceremony of the Estate in Wurna District, Gwagwalada, warned that the …

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that the achievements of the alumni of any place of learning are the “real evidence of the success” of that institution particularly its contribution to the growth of society, citing an example with the University of Lagos alumni which he said have consistently produced the state’s Attorney-Generals. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on …

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Abuja – Nigeria’s Federal Capital City (FCT) shut down completely over council polls that were held today Saturday February 12, 2022. Human and vehicular movements were restricted in and out of the city, resulting in a poor voter turnout. Events monitored in the city of Abuja indicated that the “election for chairmanship and councillorship kicked off …

The stage is set for today’s election in the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in what appears a litmus test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2023 general elections. The February 12 election is the first major election to be conducted by INEC in 2022. Abuja is unique compared to Nigeria’s 36 …

The Supreme Court Friday nullified Executive Order 10 put in place by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2020. The court said the Nigerian leader overstepped his powers by promulgating such a rule. PREMIUM TIMES reported how President Buhari, in May 2020, signed the order into law.The order grants financial autonomy to the legislature and the judiciary in the 36 states of the country. The order …

Ahead of Saturday’s Area Council elections, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammed Bello, has warned residents against carrying out any form of violence before, during or after the poll. The minister, who called for the active and peaceful participation of FCT residents in the elections, said security agencies are under strict directives to bring the full weight …

US President Joe Biden will speak to Vladimir Putin on Saturday after the United States warned that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin in days. The US had dramatically raised the alarm over Ukraine on Friday, saying a Russian invasion starting with civilians caught under aerial bombing could begin in days and telling US citizens to leave within 48 …

Police in the FCT on Saturday reversed its Friday’s announcement asking residents to move about freely during Saturday’s Area Councils elections. Police spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh, stated that movement restriction had to be re-imposed following credible intelligence report at the disposal of the command. “The restrictions will begin from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 12, with the exemption …