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Golden Jubilee Celebration: Amb. Osita Offor Honours Engr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON, A Titan of Industry and Philanthropy In a grand celebration, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum-UAAP, has felicitated with Engr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON on his 50th birthday, marking his golden jubilee. This milestone birthday honors the life and achievements of Engr. Jack-Rich, a renowned oil magnet, philanthropist, and founder of Belemaoil Producing Company, Nigeria's first indigenous oil and gas production and exploration company. As the nation joins in celebrating this remarkable individual, it is essential to reflect on Engr. Jack-Rich's…

I Now Feed From Renting Out My House — Buhari Former President Muhammadu Buhari says he lives off the income from renting out one of his two houses in Kaduna. Buhari spoke in Katsina on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting ahead of the state’s forthcoming LG election. The election is scheduled to take place on February 1. The former president said he is “better and healthier now” than when he was in office. Buhari, who was the Nigerian president bewteen 2015 and 2023, said he did not unduly enrich himself while in office, noting that he…

The suspension of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Abduyari Lafia has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian Police Force, with many questioning the motivations behind the decision. Lafia, who headed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), was suspended on January 9, despite being cleared of wrongdoing by a police investigation report. The Police Service Commission (PSC), which approved Abduyari’s suspension in a letter dated January 9, 2025, had communicated the police authorities via a letter referenced AP:41804/FS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.IV/3 asked him to proceed on suspension with effect from January 9. Investigations by the Sunday Tribune, however, confirmed that the development was connected to…

Court fixes date for judgment in suit to stop Wike from arresting sex workers A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 12 for judgement in suit seeking to stop Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after counsel for the plaintiffs and the defence presented their arguments for and against the case. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the plaintiff, under the auspices of the Incorporated Trustee of Lawyers Alert Initiative for Protecting the Rights…

The founder and chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola has dropped all criminal charges against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi following the intervention of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Babalola who stated this on Sunday, said the Ooni and other prominent traditional rulers in the country had intervened. Farotimi had published a book titled “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System”, where he alleged that the ABUAD founder corrupted the Judiciary. Addressing journalists, Aare Afe Babalola noted that he has no choice but to obey the commandments of the traditional institutions, adding that the statement of…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, is saddened by the tragic fuel tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Ugwu Oyeama, Enugu State. The unfortunate incident took place along the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway when a fuel tanker lost control, leading to an explosion that claimed lives and caused injuries. In a statement released on Sunday, the former Abia State Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, offering prayers for the souls of the deceased and wishing a speedy recovery to those receiving medical attention. Kalu also condoled…

The Anambra State security outfit, ‘Operation Udo Ga-Achi’ which was codenamed 'Agunechemba' has demolished Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, aka “La Cruise Hotel” along Onitsha-Owerri Road. According to the outfit, the hotel served as a den of kidnappers and hideout for other criminals. A statement by the Anambra State New Media, shared on X late Saturday night, revealed that the hotel has well-partitioned graves of over 30 individuals on the top floor of the two-story building, along with a shrine. On January 20, the state's newly launched security outfit, Agunechemba, had successfully busted notorious kidnappers' hideouts in Isiagu, Awka…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has claimed that there are more “yahoo people” in government than on the streets. Speaking at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University on Saturday, Obi described the country as a “crime scene,” highlighting the urgent need for quality leadership to address Nigeria’s challenges. He urged graduates to become catalysts for positive change in their communities. “When we talk about vices, don’t think it’s just the yahoo boys on the streets,” Obi said. “The truth is, there are more yahoo people in government than outside…