Thursday, April 18

Former Anambra Governor, Obiano, fails in attempt to halt trial on N40bn fraud charges
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Former Anambra Governor, Obiano, fails in attempt to halt trial on N40bn fraud charges

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the application by ex-Anambra State Governor, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, aimed at dismissing the N40 billion money laundering charges brought against him by the Federal Government. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the Judge dismissed all grounds presented by Obiano for quashing the charges. Obiano had requested the Judge to dismiss the 9-count charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on behalf of the Federal Government. He argued that there was no correlation between the evidence provided by the EFCC and the accusations against him. The former governor also contended that he could not be held responsible for any alleged unlawful actions by Anambra State Government officials...
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Federal Capital Territory Police Confirm Receipt of N20 Million Bounty Set by Wike for Wanted Kidnappers
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Federal Capital Territory Police Confirm Receipt of N20 Million Bounty Set by Wike for Wanted Kidnappers

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh, has announced that the command has now received the N20 million bounty that was placed on two notorious kidnappers by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This disclosure was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh. Expressing gratitude, Adeh stated that the commissioner conveyed his thanks on behalf of the FCT Police Command for the generous gesture from Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. By way of background, Wike had placed a N20 million bounty on the heads of two wanted kidnappers on February 14, 2024, and these criminals have now been apprehended by the FCT command. The CP emphasized that such actions underscored the minister's commitment to leading and ensuring the security and welfare of residen...
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Call for Party Progression: Iyorchia Ayu Urges PDP to Elect New Chairman – Tambuwal
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Call for Party Progression: Iyorchia Ayu Urges PDP to Elect New Chairman – Tambuwal

In anticipation of the impending Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) gathering today, Senator Aminu Tambuwal from Sokoto South stated that the party's former National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, is eager for PDP to advance. Tambuwal emphasized that Ayu's decision to drop his lawsuit contesting his removal as PDP National Chairman indicates his desire for the party to progress. Encouraging all PDP members to prioritize the party's interests during the 98th NEC meeting held in Abuja. In a post on X, Tambuwal expressed: "Ahead of the 98th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, the National Caucus of our esteemed Party, the @OfficialPDPNig, convened and engaged in discussions. "I commend our former National Chairman, Dr...
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18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Nigerian Army comes to the aid of pregnant Chibok student

In a positive development, troops from the Nigerian Army operating in the North-East region have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, one of the abducted students from Chibok Secondary School. Lydia was holding serial number 68 and was accompanied by her three children when she was freed as part of the government's Operation Desert Sanity III. The Department of Army Public Relations, in a statement released on Friday, disclosed the details of Lydia's rescue, being a student who went missing with the group of Chibok girls. She was found in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Lydia, who is originally from Pemi Town in Chibok, was five months pregnant at the time of her rescue. Among the 271 students initially abducted by Boko Haram insurgents, th...
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The Arrest of DJ Commissioner Wysei, Correction of Misidentification by Lagos Police
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The Arrest of DJ Commissioner Wysei, Correction of Misidentification by Lagos Police

In a recent incident, the Lagos State Police Command has issued a public apology for confusion arising from the arrest of Obianuju Catherine Udeh, widely known as DJ Switch, a popular Nigerian disc jockey. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, an apology was conveyed through his social media platform, clarifying that the individual in custody is actually "DJ Commissioner Wysei," not DJ Switch. Hundeyin expressed, “There is a mixup from our end. The arrested person is DJ Commissioner Wysei, not DJ Switch. “We regret any inconvenience caused to certain media outlets such as Linda Ikeji, BBC, and TVC, all of whom were provided with incorrect information earlier. “Our sincere apologies also go out to DJ Switch.” More details ...
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Rescue of Chibok Girl Lydia Simon and Kids by Troops a Decade Later
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Rescue of Chibok Girl Lydia Simon and Kids by Troops a Decade Later

After a decade of captivity, Nigerian Army troops in the North-East region have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl previously held by Boko Haram insurgents. The Department of Army Public Relations disclosed this development in a statement released on Thursday. During the course of Operation Desert Sanity III in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, troops managed to save Lydia alongside her three children from the clutches of the terrorists. Identified as serial number 68 among the Chibok Secondary School girls who were abducted, Lydia was found to be five months pregnant at the time of her rescue, revealing her origins as Pemi Town in Chibok. In a separate incident, Nigerian Army troops engaged in counter-terrorism operations in the North Central region effectiv...
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Troops Successfully Rescue Chibok Girl and Children After 10 Years
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Troops Successfully Rescue Chibok Girl and Children After 10 Years

In a significant development, the Nigerian Army in the North-East has announced the successful rescue of Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl who had been held captive by Boko Haram terrorists for a decade. This remarkable rescue operation was confirmed in an official statement released by the Department of Army Public Relations earlier today. Lydia, who has been identified as serial number 68 among the abducted missing Chibok Secondary School girls, was rescued along with her three children by troops participating in Operation Desert Sanity III. The rescue operation took place near Ngoshe in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. At the time of her rescue, Lydia was five months pregnant and shared that she hails from Pemi Town in Chibok. Furthermore, Nigerian Army troops engaged in coun...
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18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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NiMet’s Weather Forecast for the Next 3 Days: Sunshine and Thunderstorms

Anticipate a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday as per the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. On Thursday, expect sunny skies in Northern cities with possible afternoon and evening thunderstorms in parts of Taraba State. Benue may also experience sunny skies with isolated thunderstorms later in the day. Meanwhile, the southern region will witness a blend of clouds and sunshine during the morning, transitioning to isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening in states like Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Ogun, Imo, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa. Friday will bring sunny weather to the North, except for isolated thunderstorms in Adamawa and Taraba states during the afternoon and evening. The North Central ...
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Joint effort by World Bank and AfDB to bring electricity to 300 million Africans
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Joint effort by World Bank and AfDB to bring electricity to 300 million Africans

An ambitious initiative by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group aims to provide electricity access to at least 300 million Africans by the year 2030. According to a statement released by the World Bank Online Media Centre, the World Bank Group plans to connect 250 million individuals to electricity through distributed renewable energy systems or the distribution grid, while the AfDB Group is set to support an additional 50 million people in gaining access to electricity. Recognizing access to electricity as a fundamental human right and a crucial element for successful development, the statement emphasized the importance of overcoming the current challenge where 600 million Africans...
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Peoples Democratic Party Caucus: No discussion on party chairman’s appointment at upcoming NEC meeting
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Peoples Democratic Party Caucus: No discussion on party chairman’s appointment at upcoming NEC meeting

In a briefing with reporters following the party’s caucus meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asserted that the appointment of the party’s national chairman will not be a topic of discussion at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Speaking on behalf of the party, Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary, clarified that the matter was not on the agenda for the caucus meeting and may be addressed at a future meeting yet to be arranged. Ologunagba stated, “The caucus did not consider that issue of leadership at this time due to the complexities involved. Therefore, the matter has been deferred to the upcoming NEC meeting. The agenda for Thursday's NEC meeting will not include disc...
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