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Abia Attorney General, 71 Others Elevated To SAN The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has elevated the Attorney General of Abia State, Mr. Uchenna Chinyere Ihediwa and 71 Others to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). In Nigeria, the SAN is awarded as a mark of excellence to members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as advocates and academics. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, is expected to swear in the new senior advocates during an inauguration ceremony to be held on December 8 at the Supreme Court premises in Abuja. Below is a full…

FIRS Proposes Road Infrastructure Funding Scheme For Nigeria The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, says it is proposing the introduction of Road Infrastructure Tax in Nigeria, to make the informal sector contribute to building a modern society. Executive Chairman of FIRS, Muhammad Mamman Nami, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving a delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, led by its National President, Chris Isiguzo, in his office, in Abuja. Nami said the proposed Road Infrastructure Tax to be administered by FIRS, will provide government with adequate funding for road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance, as well as providing the…

Abia born philanthropist, Chief Kalu Ijoma Ukeh has called for massive investment in youth education and development as a way of tackling insecurity in the country. Ukeh stated this at a media chat on Wednesday night, explaining that such investment will provide opportunities for youths to be meaningfully engaged instead of indulging in violence and crime. Ukeh, who was recently bestowed with "Integrity Man of the Year" by Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), said only sincere investment in youth development and education would help tackle the level of insecurity affecting Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer, Punkinosis Chemical Company, said;…

Nnamdi Kanu Moved Back To DSS Custody As Court Adjourns Till Nov 10 Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IOPB), has been taken back to custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The IPOB leader was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on a seven-count charge, on Thursday. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism. Count one of the charge read, “Being the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on diverse dates in 2014 and 2015 in London, United Kingdom, did broadcast on Radio…

Detained leader of the Indegenious People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has arrived the Federal High Court Abuja for his re-arraingment. Kanu, who wore a white Fendi designers clothe, was ushered into the courtroom at exactly 10am by security operatives. He is expected to take his fresh plea before trial Justice Binta Nyako. He is facing a seven-count amended charge bordering on incitement, treasonable felony and terrorism. Meanwhile, a British envoy in Nigeria has arrived the court to witness the trial. It will be recalled that Kanu who is equally a British citizen, was in June, arrested in Kenya and…

Nnamdi Kanu’s trial: Ezeife, British Envoy, others storm Abuja court Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former Governor of Anambra State has arrived at the Abuja Federal High Court for Nnamdi Kanu, pro-Biafra agitator’s trial. Ezeife is in court to witness the trial of the pro-Biafra agitator. The former governor was accompanied by Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor. Also, a British envoy arrived at the court premises at about 8:03 am to witness the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Kanu is facing charges of treasonable felony and terrorism. Heavily armed security operatives have besieged the court premises. The…

Nnamdi Kanu brought to court amidst tight security The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra on Thursday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja amidst tight security. He was brought to the Court on a black Sports Utility Vehicles at about 8am, although sitting had yet to commence as of the time of this report. Journalists, lawyers and staff of the FHC were barred from entering the Court premises. From Transcorp Hilton through the Ministry of Justice and Abia House, security was beefed up with the presence of a combined team of Police, Army, Department of State Services operatives…

Many journalists who came for the event were denied access to the courtroom. The security operatives stationed at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice building told journalists that only accredited judiciary reporters would be allowed in. The Punch, however, observed that even accredited journalists were also not yet allowed to enter the court. Lawyers demand Kanu’s presence as trial resumes today As of 8am. The Punch judiciary correspondent and photojournalist as well as several others were standing outside Also, some lawyers have been denied access to the courtroom. As of the time of filing this report, at 8.03am, tinted…

Popular Activist Patrick Eholor Released From Police Custody Chief Patriot Patrick Osagie Eholor, Global President and founder of One Love Foundation, who was arrested this morning at Lekki Toll Gate protests has been released. Eholor was released following heavy pressure and calls for his release from several quarters. Eholor, popularly known as the Ultimate Equals is among the numerous Nigerians who were arrested by the police for participating in the #ENDSARS memorial protest that held across the country. The Democracy Observer-General, as he is also known is among those who canvassed for reforms in the Nigerian Police and in the…

FG Insists No Protester Was Shot At Lekki Tollgate, Demands Apology From CNN The Federal Government has insisted that protesters were not shot at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos on October 20, 2020. EndSARS protesters, who were demonstrating against police brutality, were forcefully dispersed by security operatives exactly a year ago. While the protest organisers had insisted that some protesters were killed, the Federal Government had dismissed reports of the killings. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information, said a year after the incident, no evidence that people were killed. “Today marks the first anniversary of the…