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A team of DStv journalists traveling to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match was ambushed and kidnapped, resulting in the death of one crew member, SaharaReporters has learned. The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with joint security forces, successfully rescued six of the kidnapped journalists, according to a report by Sahara Reporters. The media team was attacked along the Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala Local Government Area while en route from Lagos to Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters, stating, “Joint security…

A prosecution witness, Edward Adamu, on Wednesday, testified at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja that former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele bypassed required approvals from the Nigerian president and the CBN Board for the redesign of naira notes in late 2022. Mr Adamu, a former deputy governor at the CBN, appeared as the fourth prosecution witness in the trial of Mr Emefeie, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of illegal printing of naira. Led in evidence by EFCC’s prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate…

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has expressed his frustration with Nigerians, particularly the youth, over what he perceives as their lack of action in response to the nation’s economic challenges. In an interview with Igbere TV, Amaechi voiced his surprise that Nigerians have not taken to the streets to protest the rising cost of living and the ongoing economic hardship. Amaechi criticised the passive reaction of the public, suggesting that Nigerians should be more outraged at the current situation. “People should be angry because you cannot see a group of people stealing your money…

The Court of Appeal in Enugu State has upheld the ruling of an Election Petition Tribunal, which sacked House of Representatives member Simon Atigwe. Mr. Atigwe, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represents Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency. Earlier Tribunal Judgement In August, the Election Petition Tribunal in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, nullified Mr. Atigwe’s election. The tribunal, headed by Justice H. N. Kunaza, declared Dennis Agbo, Labour Party (LP) candidate, as the rightful winner of the rerun election held in February. Mr. Atigwe then filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal in Enugu State to challenge the ruling.…

Senator Orji Kalu Continues Drive For Educational Advancement In Abia North, Distributes Educational Materials To Over 73 Schools, Renovates Classroom Blocks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has intensified his ongoing educational support initiative by distributing educational materials to schools across the Abia North Senatorial District over the past seven days. The initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that all schools in the district are equipped with essential educational supplies to enhance learning conditions for students. The schools that benefited from the distribution include Amankalu Alayi Comprehensive Secondary School, Boys Secondary School Uzualoli, Umuhu Ezichi Community School, and Ugwueke…

The Women’s Wing of Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), Abuja Branch, has elected Mrs. Kalu Ijomah Georgina as its new president. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Mr. Agwu N. Orji, declared Mrs. Ijomah the winner, having defeated Mrs. Nwoke Kalu Nwanneka on Sunday, October 6 2024. In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Kalu Ijomah stated: “On behalf of the newly elected executive, I sincerely congratulate everyone on a successful election. Thank God it ended in praise. The election has been won and lost. To those who won, it is the beginning of a long journey of shining the light for others…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday returned Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party, LP. The court declared the 2024 Labour Party national convention held in Nnewi, which re-elected Abure, is valid, stating that the convention was in line with all laid down laws in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. According to the statement, Justice Emeka Nwite while delivering the judgement, compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to grant due recognition and all privileges to the Labour Party’s National Working Committee…

Tunji-Ojo: The Face of Renewed Hope for Nigeria's Interior Ministry By Haruna A. Okatahi Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria's Minister of Interior, is revolutionizing the country's immigration services through innovative initiatives. The introduction of a contactless application process for international passports is a significant step forward, eliminating corruption and making it convenient for Nigerians to apply from anywhere in the world . This move aligns with the Nigeria Immigration Service's (NIS) vision to become a modern, effective, and efficient immigration service. But that's not all - Tunji-Ojo's efforts extend beyond this milestone. With the President's approval to retain 50% of NIS's internally…

Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo has ordered that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s name be blotted out of a building in the council secretariat. Mr Ihunwo, who visited the council secretariat on Monday, ordered that the administrative block hitherto named after Mr Wike be renamed “Obi Wali House.” The chairperson was at the secretariat about an hour after the Ikwerre and Emohua local government secretariats were set ablaze by hoodlums. Mr Ihunwo was elected chairperson in the local election conducted on Saturday. The police barred officers from providing security for the election, citing a…

The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, over the weekend in Abuja met with top federal civil servants, heads, and former heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from the federal constituency. The meeting was convened to brief them on his legislative scorecard since he assumed office in June 2023. In his address, Osonwa stated that the purpose of the meeting was “to extend brotherhood to everybody” and build synergy for the overall development of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. “The office is not mine; it is your office, and I am just sitting…