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Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has said he met “about N300 to N400 million” in the state treasury but inherited about N109 billion debt when he assumed office. Mr Soludo disclosed this on Tuesday when he appeared on The Morning Show on Arise News Television. The governor said the state’s finances were not robust, but that his administration would not …

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, deferred hearing on the application seeking to extradite the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari to the United States of America, USA, to face trial over his alleged involvement with a notorious internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, till April 27. Abba Kyari and Hushpuppi Kyari is …

The House of Representatives is considering reporting Justice Evelyn Anyadike of a Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State, to the National Judicial Council for nullifying the provisions of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022. Justice Anyadike’s nullification thereby empowers the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to delete the section from the …

*I won’t allow the parliament to be ridiculed, Gbajabiamila vows The House of Representatives at the plenary, Wednesday condemned the recent judgment by a Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, which ordered deletion of Section 84(12) of the newly amended Electoral Act 2022.Justice Evelyn Anyadike, had in the judgment, held that the Section of the Act was unconstitutional, invalid, illegal, …

Notable  Nigerians, including former Kaduna State governor, Senator Ahmed Makarfi; former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel; former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi; former Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside, and former deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, yesterday, warned that failure to address the leadership challenges facing the country could spell doom …

President Joe Biden leaves Wednesday for Europe on a mission to bolster Western unity, and ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine and attempting to upset the post-Cold War balance of power. The conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin is redefining Biden’s 14-month old presidency as he pivots from domestic woes to leading the transatlantic alliance in the …

…Chides political elite for failing to engender devt … Says Edo attracts $500m investment into agric sector Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said Nigeria can adopt the novel interventions and radical changes implemented in Edo State in tackling the myriad of challenges and stem the country’s current slide to economic and socio-political crisis. The governor said this on …

…Reiterates Better Condition of Service for Force members …Commends Sergeant Yahaya Ahmed for rejecting N300, 000 bribe By Bob Majiri-Oghene Etemiku Abuja – Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has charged Senior Police Officers to always commend their personnel who have exemplarily excelled in their duties, which have in turn impacted positively on the goodwill and image of the Nigeria Police …

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Abuja, Nigeria – Inbound (fully Vaccinated) passengers, arriving Nigeria will no longer be required to take the pre-departure PCR Covid 19 tests effective Monday April 4, 2022. This information was contained in an announcement made yesterday in Abuja by Muhammadu Buhari aide, Tolu Ogunlesi through his Twitter handle, @toluogunlesi. According to the aide to the president, …

Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, assuring local and foreign investors of the safety and security of their investments in the state.The Commissioner for Public Security and Safety, Omololu Ojehomon gave the assurance during a technical session on ease of doing business in Edo State, held at the Government House, …