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…Says case has not received any judicial attention Following the Federal Capital Territory High Court’s judgement on Thursday, Busola Dakolo has reacted, saying that she would appeal the ruling of Justice Oathman A. Musa, The celebrity photographer and wife of Popular singer, Timi Dakolo had filed a case against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly over alleged rape. However, …

By Dr Matthew  Ayibakuro Beyond the drama and intrigues that the current electoral cycle in Bayelsa State has witnessed, the state faces serious developmental challenges.  From issues of insecurity and a deplorable power situation, to perennial problems of unemployment and poor infrastructure, citizens of Bayelsa State will be hoping that the outcome of this election would enhance their wellbeing and overall development.  However, …

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Court 12, sitting at Bwari, Abuja has dismissed the case filed by Busola Dakolo against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). Justice Oathman A. Musa, in giving the judgment, held that the matter amounts to injustice and an abuse of judicial process adding that the case is empty …

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Olamilekan Adegbite, said on Thursday the Federal Government planned to stop the importation of steel materials into the county to encourage local investors in the sector. Adegbite stated this during a familiarisation visit to Kam Industries Limited, a privately owned steel industry in Ilorin, Kwara State. The minister added that the government …

The Federal Executive Council’s approval of the UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport is a step in reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the high values of the Olympic movement of fairness in sporting competitions, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday at a dinner in honour of the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), …

The United States has asked major actors in the upcoming governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa to be mindful of their conduct, saying it has been closely monitoring activities ahead of the polls. A Thursday evening statement from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja said a peaceful and credible election will be in the best interest of the Nigerian people, warning …

A protest is ongoing at Igbogene in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State, by supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The protesters blocked the road and waved placards and APC flags, chanting: “We no go gree ooo. PDP must go, we no go gree.” The protest followed the disqualification of the APC governorship candidate by the Federal High Court on …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sworn in Dr. Patrick Okundia as the new Commissioner for Health, tasking him to drive the full implementation of the Edo State Healthcare Improvement Programme (Edo-HIP). At the swearing-in held during the weekly State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, at Government House in Benin City, Obaseki said the expectations from the commissioner are high …

A total sum of $900 million (about N324 billion) has been projected to fund pre-paid electricity meter requirement in Nigeria. This was disclosed by Mojec Meter Assets Management Company, one of the major electricity meter producers in Nigeria, which also hinted that the supply gap is still increasing, according to Vanguard report. Last year, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, …

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has described the decisions taken by a group of persons allegedly parading themselves as the factional State Working Committee of the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Abuja, as ultra vires, null and void. In a statement on Wednesday, Osagie said: …