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Jan

27

2025

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Court fixes date for judgment in suit to stop Wike from arresting sex workers

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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…

Jan

27

2025

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Ex-Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola, Supporters Dump APC In Osun

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Ex-Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola, Supporters Dump APC In Osun Former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, alongside his supporters, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing unresolved internal party crises. The ex-Interior Minister and members of his faction, the Omoluabi Progressives, announced their decision to quit the APC during a monthly meeting held in Ilesa, Osun State on Sunday. The group’s Organising and Publicity Secretary, Mr Abosede Oluwaseun, said the decision was ratified by representatives from all 332 wards in the state. The group listed several grievances as the reasons for their exit, including ostracisation from the party, suspension and…

Jan

27

2025

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Afe Babalola Drops Charges Against Dele Farotimi After Ooni’s Intervention

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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…

Jan

26

2025

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Kalu Mourns Victims of Tanker Explosion,Condoles with Enugu State Govt

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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…

Jan

26

2025

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Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel After Discovery Of 30 Graves, Shrine, Ammunition, Others

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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…

Jan

26

2025

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Nigeria Now Crime Scene, We Have More Yahoo Boys In Govt Than On The Streets – Peter Obi

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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…

Jan

25

2025

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Why The Entire Abia State Is Begging Senator Orji Kalu To Run For Another Term In 2027 — Bishop Eke

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Abia-born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke, has attributed the overwhelming call for Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to seek another term in 2027 to his exceptional performance as the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. Speaking with newsmen in Umuahia on Saturday, Bishop Eke noted that Kalu’s achievements have positively impacted all three senatorial districts in Abia State. He stated: “If you visit Abia South Senatorial District, you will see the projects he attracted to Ariaria in Aba and its environs. In Abia Central, you’ll find his projects in Isialangwa and the hostels he built in Umuahia. In…

Jan

25

2025

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Full List: What States, Zones, Regions Contributed To VAT Pool And Received In 2024

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What states contributed to the VAT pool and what they received in 2024 1. Lagos: N2.75trn 2. Rivers: N832.69bn 3. Oyo: N272.41bn 4. Kano: N77.76bn 5. Delta: N73.39bn 6. Bayelsa: N64.66bn 7. Edo: N53.55bn 8. Anambra: N47.53bn 9. Akwa Ibom: N46.93bn 10. Adamawa: N42.01bn 11. Borno: N35.29bn 12. Niger: N34.84bn 13. Taraba: N32.37bn 14. Kwara: N31.51bn 15. Kaduna: N30.30bn 16. Ekiti: N29.58bn 17. Jigawa: N28.54bn 18. Benue: N26.59bn 19. Ogun: N26.16bn 20. Sokoto: N25.98bn 21. Gombe: N25.45bn 22. Ebonyi: N25.11bn 23. Kogi: N23.61bn 24. Plateau: N22.10bn 25. Katsina: N22.08bn 26. Yobe: N19.79bn 27. Bauchi: N19.59bn 28. Zamfara: N17.83bn 29. Nasarawa:…

Jan

25

2025

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Gov Fubara, Wike Refuse To Greet Each Other During Meeting With Tinubu

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The lingering political feud between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was evident on Tuesday when both leaders met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, which involved a delegation from Ogoniland, focused on discussions about the resumption of oil production in the region. A source at the meeting who spoke with Vanguard, revealed that despite posing for a group photograph with the President, Wike and Fubara avoided exchanging pleasantries or engaging with each other. “Though both of them posed for a photograph with the President, they…

Jan

25

2025

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Retired military generals behind illegal mining in Nigeria – Senator Adams Oshiomhole

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The lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that retired military officers coordinate illegal mining activities nationwide. Mr Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, stated this on Friday when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Ekong Samson, submitted the report of his committee’s budget defence to the Committee on Appropriations. “The ongoing illegal mining across the country is being carried out by retired generals, and we know them. Yes, we know them,”Premium Times quoted Mr Oshiomhole. Oil thieves in Nigeria employ various techniques to carry out illegal oil…