By Shina Abubakar A Counsel, Tunbosun Oladipupo, defending three suspected indian hemp smokers on Wednesday told Magistrate J. Omisade of an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court, Osun State that his clients were smoking the substance to ward off evil spirit. He also disclosed that the nature of their work demanded that they smoke hemp to have extra power to carry …

Governor Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno state By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at headquarters of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to make passionate request for extension of 132 Kilovolt electricity line from Maiduguri to Dikwa and Marte. The Governor was received by the company’s top management, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive …

By Jane Ikemefula STRIKING judiciary workers in Ebonyi State have suspended the indefinite strike they embarked upon to demand the implementation of Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure by the state government. Announcing the suspension of the strike at a press briefing in Abakaliki, the National Organizing Secretary of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Prince Chinedu Eze, explained that the …

By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt Youths and women of Oyigbo Local Government Area  Rivers State, have occupied the Afam Power Plant in protest over the failure of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, PHED, to restore electricity in their area. It will be recalled that the community had earlier issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the company to restore electricity in …

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) By Onozure Dania, Lagos Six men suspected to be members of a hard drug syndicate, were arraigned before a Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, over alleged exportation and importation of hard drugs to Saudi-Arabia and United States of America (USA) through posting. The six man-syndicate, who were docked before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, …

—Includes opposition political parties in c’ttee —Says plan ‘ll lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty in 10-yrs President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday inaugurated the National Steering Committee to oversee the development of the Nigeria Agenda 2050 and Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) to succeed Vision 20:2020 and the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) …

Gov. Wike By Emmanuel Okogba Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed satisfaction over the outcome of the negotiation with Organised Labour that led to the suspension of a protest in the state, saying it left opposition parties disappointed. Wike appreciated that all contending issues were amicably resolved during the meeting. He said this at the inspection of …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Nwafor Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday said that his new development plan will lift about one hundred million, (100m) Nigerians out of poverty by 2030. Buhari who inaugurated the National Steering Committee to oversee the development of the Nigeria Agenda 2050 and Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) to succeed Vision 20:2020 and the Economic …

…says opposition parties disappointed over suspended NLC protest Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says he has utilized the mandate given to him by Rivers people to provide basic infrastructure for them. He also stated that he is proud to be contributing his quota to the development of the State. Governor Wike stated this while speaking to journalists …

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said voters without their face masks would not be allowed to vote during the elections in Edo and Ondo states. “Voter without facemask would not be allowed to vote on the election. We urged the voters to cooperate with our officials and the security agents at the polling centres.” ALSO READ: ONDO …

L-R, Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Adedotun, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin and Alajaba of Ajaba, Oba Williams Ayeni during the press conference By Shina Abubakar The Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahaab Oyedotun has warned farmers that instituted cases against the mobile police College in the town to withdraw the suit or risk being evicted from the town. …

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission The Federal High Court, Abuja has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against several requests for adjournment in the ongoing money laundering charge against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke. Adoke is being prosecuted alongside Aliyu Abubakar, a businessman. Justice Inyang Ekwo warned the anti-graft agency at the resumed trial …

By Soni Daniel, Operatives of the Uyo zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC),  have arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters  at different locations in Imo state. The all-male suspects, whose ages range between  20 and 41,  were nabbed  recently at “Sight and Services” within “World Bank”,  in Ugwuma Town and  “Road Safety” by Toronto road,  …

TrucksPoint Logistics will be training over 1,000 Nigerian youths on agricultural value chain ranging from product sales, logistic, supply to end users, as part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of Datapoint Microsystem, its parent company. Mr. Lucky Uduikhue, managing director, Datapoint Microsystems, said the training will be offered both online and physical and will cut-across the whole …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Wednesday, approved the constitution of an ad hoc committee on the status of all properties belonging to the state government. In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, the 9-man ad hoc committee, headed by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prof. Malachy Okwueze, …

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, (KOSIEC), had announced that the Local government Election for the state will hold on 12th December 2020. KOSIEC chairman, Maman Eri who made the announcement on Wednesday in Lokoja during a stakeholders meeting where he reeled out timetable for the council poll. ALSO READ: Crisis hits Niger PDP as protesters …

Multi talented Singer and Founder of Roc Da Mic Africa, Asha Gangali aka has announced the release of his highly anticipated “LIFESTYLE EP” which will be available globally September 11, 2020. The Lifestyle Crooner revealed in a recent interview that the fresh new body of work is a blend of HipHop and Afropop, the HipHop influenced tracks were Produced …

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has begun training of 100 youths on sustainable agricultural development in Adamawa. Flagging off the three-month training on Wednesday in Yola, the NDE State Coordinator, Malam Ibrahim Audu, said the exercise would be theoretical and practical. Audu, represented by Mr Miwa Lasco, Head of Department (HOD) Special Public Works, said the beneficiaries …

Nigerian law students, under the aegis of Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) will during their national convention scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2020, at Abuja, honour Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, with “The Governor of the Year” award. In a letter jointly signed by the National President and Assistant Secretary General of LAWSAN, Emmanuel Eze Nwobodo and …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sango-Ota Unit Command in Ogun, on Wednesday said it would commence its Ember Months Campaign from Sept. 28 to Dec. 11 in the state. The Sango-Ota unit Commander of FRSC, Mr Akeem Ganiyu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun. Ganiyu noted that the ember months campaign became necessary …