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Malami denies suspect, says, ‘I didn’t engage any consultant’ to invade Justice Mary Odili’s residence

Malami denies suspect, says, ‘I didn’t engage any consultant’ to invade Justice Mary Odili’s residence

Malami denies suspect, says, ‘I didn’t engage any consultant’ to invade Justice Mary Odili's residence The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Thursday, distanced himself from the confessions of a suspect paraded by the police in connection with the attack on the residence of Justice Mary Odili. The AGF called on the suspect to produce evidence of contractual agreement between them, the terms of references for the alleged consultancy service and when he was engaged. The Special Assistant to Malami (Media and Public Relations), Dr. Umar Gwandu, made the clarification in a statement issued…
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BREAKING: Police parade 14 invaders of Justice Mary Odili’s home

BREAKING: Police parade 14 invaders of Justice Mary Odili’s home

Police parade 14 invaders of Justice Mary Odili’s home The Nigeria police high command has arrested 14 suspects who raided the home of Supreme court judge, Justice Odili. The suspects consist of syndicates drawn from police, military, journalism and the legal profession. Police spokesman Frank Mba, who paraded the suspects, said seven of them, including two soldiers are at large. He vowed that all suspects at large would be apprehended. Mba noted that the leader of the illegal operation is a fake Chief Superintendent of police. He said the criminals are loose canons and document forgers who were on their…
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PHOTOS: Lawan, Kalu, Orji arrive Owerri en route Aba for project commissioning

PHOTOS: Lawan, Kalu, Orji arrive Owerri en route Aba for project commissioning

Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Lawan has arrived Owerri ahead of the official commissioning of the Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO), Obikabia, Obingwa LGA of Abia State. The Senate President was accompanied by two former Governors of Abia State, Senate Chief whip and Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu and his Abia Central Senatorial District Counterpart, Chief T.A. Orji. He was received by the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, and many government official at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport. Photos:
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‘I look forward to working with him for the peace, security and development of Anambra State’ – President Buhari Congratulates Soludo

‘I look forward to working with him for the peace, security and development of Anambra State’ – President Buhari Congratulates Soludo

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his victory at the just concluded governorship election. The president made this known on Wednesday via a post on his verified Facebook page. The president also commended the security operatives hitherto deployed to the state for ensuring the safety of residents during the exercise despite perceived security threats. According to him, he looks forward to working with the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on security and other issues bedeviling the nation. The post reads, “I congratulate Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate…
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JUST IN: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Court Amid Heavy Security

JUST IN: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Court Amid Heavy Security

The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was on Wednesday brought to court by officials of the Department of State Security (DSS) for his trial. Kanu was brought into the courtroom amid heavy security. This was made known by Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Kanu adding that the IPOB leader arrived court at about 7am on Wednesday. Heavily armed security operatives have turned back journalists from entering the court premises. The hooded operatives reportedly barred both print and broadcast Journalists from major media organisations from entering the court premises. “We are working on instruction.…
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BREAKING: Pastor Taiwo Odukoya Loses Second Wife To Cancer

BREAKING: Pastor Taiwo Odukoya Loses Second Wife To Cancer

Nomthi Odukoya, the second wife of Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has passed on. This was made known on Tuesday in a post Pastor Taiwo made via his Instagram handle. Nomthi, who is the second wife of the pastor, died of cancer after battling with it for two years. Taiwo wrote, “With deep regret and gratitude to God, I have to announce the passing of my wife, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya. ”She battled cancer for the better part of two years, she stood on the Word of God, and she fought. “She gave me…
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BREAKING: Anambra Governorship Election: Angry Corps Members Withhold Election Results in Ihiala

BREAKING: Anambra Governorship Election: Angry Corps Members Withhold Election Results in Ihiala

Some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) working as ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the supplementary governorship election in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, have held on to results from their polling units. The corps members threatened not to release result sheets from their polling units until their N3,000 individual food allowances were paid. The angry youths surrounded INEC officials, including the Senior Presiding Officer, at the local government headquarters. “Carry the results and take them to your houses,” one INEC official quipped the corps members. “Police will come and arrest…
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Lawmaker escapes as unknown gunmen kill 2 at marriage ceremony

Lawmaker escapes as unknown gunmen kill 2 at marriage ceremony

Two persons have been killed at a traditional marriage ceremony in Uquo community, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State after unknown gunmen stormed the event. Mr Usoro Akpanusoh, representing PDP, Esit Eket/Ibeno at the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Esit Eket on Tuesday. The lawmaker said the gunmen had stormed the ceremony with the intent to abduct him but he was lucky to escape after struggling with one of his assailants. Narrating the incident, the lawmaker said: “I attended a traditional marriage in Uquo in Esit Eket…
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Chief Dr. Sam Anya Greets Ex-Abia Governor, Sen. T. A. Orji At 71

Chief Dr. Sam Anya Greets Ex-Abia Governor, Sen. T. A. Orji At 71

Ohafia born philanthropist and chieftain of People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dr. Sam Anya has poured encomium on the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji on the occasion of his 71st birthday, describing him as a unique and result oriented leader. Anya in a congratulatory statement made available to newsmen Tuesday in Abuja, described Senator Orji as a man with incredible leadership qualities, contributing significantly to development of youths in Abia State and Nigeria at large. He said the Senator who is representing Abia Central Senatorial Districts in clocking 71, reflects a life of dedication to God and…
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