The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, struck out the terrorism charge filed against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The court also discharged and acquitted the embattled leader of the proscribed group. The appellate court in a judgment by a three-member panel held that Kanu’s extradition from…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that with the electoral reforms, there is no room for ballot snaching and stuffing by criminal elements during the 2023 general elections. The Administrative Secretary of the commission in Kaduna state,Muhammed Mashi, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Kaduna,when members of a non governmental organisation- Integrity Group…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the federal government to set up a presidential flood relief and rehabilitation committee to support victims of recent flooding in the country. The National President of CAN, Dr. Daniel Okoh made the call in a statement on on Tuesday. He said CAN is deeply concerned about…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that national honours confered on over 446 Nigerians and seven foreigners was in recognition of their contributions to national development. Speaking at the investiture of the awardees, which held on Tuesday in Abuja, the President said those who received the awards were symbols of bravery, commitment, selflessness, sacrifice, and dedication…
It was double celebration for a distinguished Old Boy of the foremost Government College, Keffi, His Royal Highness, the Etsu of Kwali, Dr. Shaban Audu Nizazo III, as he marked his 25th anniversary on the throne and his 66th birthday on October 10, 2022. The event which held at the Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre, FCT,…
A notorious bandit leader in Kaduna State, Ali Dogo, and 30 of his foot soldiers have been neutralised by Nigerian troops in an airstrike over the weekend, according to reports by PUNCH newspapers. The newspaper said competent military source confirmed that Dogo, also known as Yellow, and his gang members, were killed by airstrikes undertaken…
