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BREAKING: Abuja Court Strikes Out Treasonable Felony Charge Against Sowore

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BREAKING: Abuja Court Strikes Out Treasonable Felony Charge Against Sowore Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has thrown out the treasonable felony charges against Omoyele Sowore, a renowned activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the last election. The Federal Government had submitted a notice of discontinuance through the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, just last week. The notice read, “By virtue of the power conferred on me under Section 174 (1) (c} of the Constitution of the Federal Republic…

BREAKING: EFCC Quizzes Former Governor Of Kwara State, Ahmed

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BREAKING: EFCC Quizzes Former Governor Of Kwara State, Ahmed Kwara State’s former Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, is currently being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding transactions amounting to billions of naira during his tenure as governor. On Monday morning, the former Kwara governor was observed arriving at the Ilorin office of the anti-graft agency. According to information made available to journalists, Ahmed was summoned by the EFCC and is presently providing answers to inquiries concerning the expenditure of these funds during his administration. Recall that Ahmed served…

Unknown Gunmen Kill Plateau APC Spokesperson

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Unknown Gunmen Kill Plateau APC Spokesperson Sylvanus Namang, the Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been tragically killed by unidentified gunmen. Reports made available to newsmen revealed that the incident occurred on Saturday in Pankshin town, located in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state. Speaking on the telephone with journalists on Sunday, the state chairman of the party, Rufus Bature, confirmed the heartbreaking news, stating that Namang was shot by the gunmen, resulting in his untimely demise. Expressing his grief, the APC chairman emphasized…

Nigeria Customs Auction 462 Impounded Vehicles For ₦556 Million

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Nigeria Customs Auction 462 Impounded Vehicles For ₦556 Million The ongoing e-auction of 462 impounded vehicles by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has resulted in a revenue of approximately ₦556.74 million. The figure was confirmed in a statement released during the weekend by the NCS Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada. The statement also addressed and dismissed rumors of allocating 300 vehicles to a single individual. The NCS spokesperson further revealed that a total of 13,605 applicants registered on the e-auction portal, based on the data collected from five successful bidding…

JUST IN: Court Orders FG To Probe Dele Giwa’s Death, Others

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JUST IN: Court Orders FG To Probe Dele Giwa’s Death, Others A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, February 16, issued an order to the Federal Government, instructing them to conduct an investigation and prosecute the individuals responsible for the killings of journalists in Nigeria between 1986 and 2023. One notable victim during this period was Dele Giwa, the founder of Newswatch Magazine. The Incorporated Trustees of Media Rights Agenda had taken legal action against the Attorney-General of the Federation, seeking various remedies, including a declaration that the killing…

FCCP Officials Seals Off Popular Abuja Store Over Deceptive Goods Pricing

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FCCP Officials Seals Off Popular Abuja Store Over Deceptive Goods Pricing There was a mild drama on Friday at the popular supermarket, Sahad Store, located in the Garki area of Abuja, after officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) sealed the store. The reason behind the sealing was the lack of transparency in the store’s pricing practices, reports revealed. This action comes just a day after President Bola Tinubu announced his plans to address the factors contributing to the food crisis in the country. In a collaborative…

BREAKING: Tinubu, 36 State Govs, IGP, WIke, Others In Emergency Meeting

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BREAKING: Tinubu, 36 State Govs, IGP, WIke, Others In Emergency Meeting President Bola Tinubu has called for an urgent meeting with the Governors of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FTC) Chief Nyesom Wike, and other key stakeholders. The meeting, held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, aims to address the pressing security and economic challenges currently facing the nation. In attendance is also Vice President Kashim Shettima, as the meeting commenced a few minutes before 12…