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A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the extradition application filed by the Federal Government for permission to extradite the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari to the United States (US). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Monday held that the extradition application was an abuse of court process, on the grounds that Kyari was already standing a criminal trial before a Nigerian court. The US authorities had applied to the Nigerian government for Kyari's extradition in relation to his alleged link with suspected international fraudster, Ramon Abbas (hushpuppi).

The Director ABN TV, Mr Ifeanyi Okali was on Sunday August 28th,2022, honoured by The Presbyterian Young People's Association of Nigeria (PYPAN)Solid Rock Parish Umuahia, Abia state with a meritorious award. The award "Friend of the Youth" was presented by the Minister in charge Rt Rev Ezera O Ume. The Minister while presenting the award extolled the great contributions of Okali towards the body of Christ, especially to the youths. He further applauded him for his interest in the development of the youths through different ways. He was described as a close friend to the youth who carries the young…

It was tears of joy yesterday for the people Ajeromi/Ifelodun Federal Constituency as frontline House of Representatives candidate, Hon. Francis Bartholomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca empowered 100 people including the indigent ones in the constituency with job opportunities. Our correspondent reports that 100 people were selected to benefit from the First Bank Insurance Company career jobs through the House of Representatives candidate. OmoBarca, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency while addressing the beneficiaries urged them to work hard and remain focussed. He reminded them that nothing good comes easy in life and hence they…

Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated the government and people of Abia state on the occasion of the 31st year anniversary of the creation of the state. Kalu while commending indigenes and residents for their selflessness, resilience and dedication to the growth and progress of the state, the former governor urged the political class to live up to expectations. The Senate Chief Whip cautioned against hate speech and campaign of calumny, adding that development can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. In a statement, Kalu expressed appreciation to Abians for their support before,…

For big and critical organisations such the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) which has a workforce of over 11,000 staff, the issue of human capacity development is a big deal. With the preponderance of technology in all facets of human endeavour, the world keeps evolving by the day; and the workforce of such organisations like the FIRS needs to evolve at a higher speed per day in order to stay ahead of evolving trends. This is the rationale for the frequent subject-matter training which the FIRS schedules for all staff. To sharpen the skills of staff, the Management expects that…

Nkporo and Alayi communities in Abia North Senatorial District on Monday beheld the coming of the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, into their localities in accordance with the Senator’s continuous stewardship evaluation tour of Abia North communities. Constituencies visited by Kalu and his team were; Elughu Nkporo; Etiti ward, Npkoro; Okwoko, Npkoro; Agbo-Oha and Amurie, Npkoro. Kalu met the entire jubilant inhabitants at the Palace of the Ezeaja of Nkporo, HRM Dr Patrick O Ogbuagu, where the eight villages converged to receive the report of the Senate Chief Whip. Orji Kalu told the community of his plan to…

The Traditional Ruler of Abagana community in Njikoka local government area, HRH Igwe Mbamalu Okeke has extended his gratitude to Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife, over the commencement of renovation works of Akpu Hall, a prominent village hall in the community. Igwe Okeke appreciated the federal lawmaker during a visit of the Senator's project team led by the Anambra Central Senatorial District's Project Manager, Hon Ifeyinwa Chinwuko. The team was also accompanied by the National Auditor of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Sir Daniel Obi Okechukwu. Speaking during the visit, Igwe Okeke described Senator Ekwunife as a…

The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, PCN has expressed dismay over fake news published in some news outlets, alleging that the newly elected Moderator of the General Assembly and Prelate of the Church, Most Rev. Ekpenyong Akpanika faulted the process that brought him to power. The news publication alluded that Rev. Akpanika spoke in an interview on August 15 where he allegedly said that the electioneering process that elevated him to the top position was "ungodly". On Tuesday, the Director of Information and Public Relations Affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Rev. Dr. Nnoke Ibe said Rev. Akpanika never granted…

Scores of community dwellers at Achi Umuhu ward, Bende Local Government area of Abia-North on Monday converged to witness the commissioning ceremony of the motorised borehole project facilitated by their Senatorial representative, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. With loud chants of joy and dancing troops, the entire community filed out to receive Kalu in continuity of his ward assessment tour of Abia-North in accordance with his midterm tour. The community appreciated Kalu for what they described as qualitative representation of Orji Kalu at the Senate. Though the motive of Kalu's coming was not premised on the commissioning of the water project…