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IPOB: Police, AGF, absent as court adjourns Gloria Okolie’s case till March 22

IPOB: Police, AGF, absent as court adjourns Gloria Okolie’s case till March 22

The fundamental rights enforcement case filed by Glory Okolie, One Love Foundation and supported by more than 51 civil society groups came up afresh and denovo for hearing on 31st January, 2022. Glory Okolie is the innocent girl, who was illegally detained and held in cell by the IGP IRT unit of Nigeria Police Force for more than 150 days on a bogus allegations for spying for IPOB. When the case came up, there was no legal representation for either the Nigeria Police Force, IGP, and, who were joined in the said suit as the first, second respondents and neither…
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Why I divorced Atiku Abubakar – Ex wife Jennifer breaks silence

Why I divorced Atiku Abubakar – Ex wife Jennifer breaks silence

Jennifer Abubakar, the wife of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has issued an exclusive statement to The Trent on the ongoing divorce saga with her husband in which she provided insights into her marriage and the circumstances concerning their estrangement. The third wife of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Dr Jennifer Abubakar, who originally hails from Onitsha, Anambra, while replying to the newspaper’s enquiry on circulating rumours on social media accusing her of disposing of the couple’s Dubai real estate illegally, among other allegations mentioned that she requested for the divorce from her husband and mentioned prominent Nigerians who had mediated in…
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Chinese no longer give us money, we’re asking Europe for loans, says Transport Minister, Amaechi

Chinese no longer give us money, we’re asking Europe for loans, says Transport Minister, Amaechi

Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, has blamed the delays in major projects, including railways, on the inability of the Chinese to fund them. Amaechi said the Federal Government has started looking for loans in Europe following the refusal of the Chinese to fund Nigerian projects. In an interview with Guardian, the minister expressed hope that Nigeria could get loans from Europe to complete existing projects. According to Amaechi: “We are stuck with lots of our projects because we cannot get money. The Chinese are no longer funding. So, we are now pursuing money in Europe. “And when…
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I didn’t hold any private meeting with Atiku – Lawan

I didn’t hold any private meeting with Atiku – Lawan

The Senate President , Ahmed Lawan, has denied meeting with former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar at his Abuja residence over the 2023 general elections. Lawan, who spoke through his media office said the video circulating online was when he met the former Vice President at the residence of Katsina business mogul and Chairman of Max Air Limited, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangala whose mother, Hajiya Murja Mangala died on Friday, 28th January, 2021. "The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and the Governor of Yobe State who is also the Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressive Congress(APC), Mai Mala Buni on Saturday…
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BREAKING: EFCC charges Okorocha with N2.9 billion fraud

BREAKING: EFCC charges Okorocha with N2.9 billion fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged Nigerian senator and former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, with allegations he conspired with others, including an APC politician and five companies, to steal N2.9 billion public coffers. EFCC filed the charges, totalling 17, on Monday, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, court documents exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show. In addition to Mr Okorocha, other defendants are Anyim Nyerere Chinenye, Naphtali International Limited, Perfect Finish Multi Projects Limited, Consolid Projects Consulting Limited, Pramif International Limited, and Legend World Concepts Limited. The charges were filed about the same time Mr Okorocha…
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GOV. AYADE SWEARS IN PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI, PAUL AGWU AS MEMBER OF UNICROSS GOVERNING COUNCIL

GOV. AYADE SWEARS IN PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI, PAUL AGWU AS MEMBER OF UNICROSS GOVERNING COUNCIL

GOV. AYADE SWEARS IN PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI, PAUL AGWU AS MEMBER OF UNICROSS GOVERNING COUNCIL Earlier today at about 11:40am, the national President of UNICROSS Alumni, Comrade Agwu Paul Adugba was sworn in as a member of UNICROSS Governing council by the representative of the Governor, Commissioner for Education Hon. Godwin Amanke. In a convivial event which took place on the 27th January, 2022. The National President was accompanied by the SA to the Governor of on budget, Hon. Otu Otuita along with other notable alumnus. High point was the administration of oath of office by the Hon. Commissioner.…
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See The Intimidating Curriculum Vitae Of The President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor

See The Intimidating Curriculum Vitae Of The President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor

It is not gainsaying that men who have attained don't make noise neither do they sing their own praises. It is a fact that Edo State dominates in all sectors of the country with intellectuals who knows their onion. The man I am about introducing to you singlehandedly organized and funded a one million man protest that shut down the busiest public highway in Africa, the 247km Lagos-Benin Expressway, to bring Nigeria's federal government attention to the deplorable state of the road. A native of Oredo/Ovia North East local government area of the state, attended Oza Primary School, Benin City, from…
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Electoral Bill: One Love Foundation To Challenge N/A Over Decision To Bar Electorates From Challenging Candidates’ Certificate In Court

Electoral Bill: One Love Foundation To Challenge N/A Over Decision To Bar Electorates From Challenging Candidates’ Certificate In Court

Electoral Bill: One Love Foundation To Challenge N/A Over Decision To Bar Electorates From Challenging Candidates' Certificate In Court Popular civil rights group, One Love Foundation, says the decision of the National Assembly to bar Nigerians from challenging the certificates of candidates contesting elective position was unacceptable. The position of the group was made known in a statement signed by its President, Chief Patrick Eholor and Legal Representative, Barr. Samuel Ihensenkhien in Abuja on Wednesday.   Read statement below: Press release by one love foundation on new electoral act (lfn 2022)provisions prohibiting voters from not contesting certificates of candidates in…
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I’ll wear local brands, use Innoson as official car – Soludo

I’ll wear local brands, use Innoson as official car – Soludo

Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has said that as a strategy to promote local brands, his official vehicle as governor will be a locally manufactured one by Innoson Vehicle Motors (IVM). Soludo who visited members of the inauguration committee said this during his speech. The governor-elect also said it was not a coincidence that he has been wearing local fabrics known as Akwete, saying it was intentional to support local brands, with the intention to make a statement with it. He said: “My Akwete dress is not just a dress, it’s a statement. I want to make a statement…
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APC Disowns alleged zoning of positions in Party’s National Executive for Convention

APC Disowns alleged zoning of positions in Party’s National Executive for Convention

APC Disowns alleged zoning of positions in Party's National Executive for Convention The attention of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has been drawn to media publications with purported zoning of offices allegedly announced by him. His Excellency has in clear and unambiguous terms denied the said list, saying, it is false, baseless, unfounded, misleading and has nothing to do with him. The Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Committee, said the party has not taken any decision at any fora on anything relating to zoning…
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