14 m. ago Anambra arraigns three native doctors for alleged ritual crimes

The Anambra State government has arraigned three native doctors, including Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki”, Eke Hit and Onye Eze. Three of them were docked at the Anambra State High Court, Awka, at exactly 11:58 am on Friday. After taking their pleas, the matter has been adjourned. Their arraignment came about Read More

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27 m. ago Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described as “baseless, false and inflammatory,” allegations by suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that he allegedly “recruited” former Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate her.   He added that she was deliberately spreading falsehoods and manipulative theatrics aimed at damaging his reputation and provoking […] The post Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 m. ago JUST IN: Court bars Akpabio, Natasha from granting interviews over ongoing case

Tribune Online JUST IN: Court bars Akpabio, Natasha from granting interviews over ongoing case Ruling on the application, Justice Nyako ordered that there should be “no press interviews by parties and counsel as regards the subject matter of this case.” JUST IN: Court bars Akpabio, Natasha from granting interviews over ongoing case Tribune Online

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42 m. ago BREAKING: Court stops Akpabio, Natasha, Senate from press interviews

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has restrained parties involved in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from granting press interviews on the matter. Justice Binta Nyako gave the ruling on Friday after Akpabio’s counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), complained […] The post BREAKING: Court stops Akpabio, Natasha, Senate from press interviews appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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73 m. ago Senate Feud: Court Bars Akpabio, Natasha From Speaking To Press

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining all parties involved in the suit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from making public comments about the case. Justice Binta Nyako, who presided over the matter, gave the directive on Friday after Akpabio’s lawyer, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAS, […]

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74 m. ago Contract racketeering: PDP chieftain demands EFCC probe of Ebonyi commissioners

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi State, Moses Idika, on Friday, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to commence an immediate investigation into the alleged involvement of some government officials recently arrested on the order of Governor Francis Nwifuru for contract racketeering. Idika, who made the appeal in a statement Read More

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1 hour ago Akpabio to Natasha, Abbo: Retract false claims or face legal action

Tribune Online Akpabio to Natasha, Abbo: Retract false claims or face legal action "Regardless of the necessity for legal redress, formal letters of demand seeking retractions, apologies, and compensation are underway,” it said. Akpabio to Natasha, Abbo: Retract false claims or face legal action Tribune Online

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2 h. ago BREAKING: China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports

China has announced it will impose additional tariffs of 34 per cent on imports from the US in retaliation for duties of the same amount unveiled by President Donald Trump this week as part of his aggressive trade agenda. The Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that the tariff would be imposed on all imported Read More

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2 h. ago African rat breaks record, discovers 109 landmines in Cambodia

A landmine-hunting rat in Cambodia has set a new world record by sniffing out more than 100 mines and pieces of unexploded ordnance, a charity said Friday. Ronin, a giant African pouched rat, has tracked down 109 landmines and 15 other potentially deadly war remnants since his deployment to northern Preah Vihear province in August Read More

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2 h. ago Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied the assassination allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it a false and dangerous fabrication. Akpabio, who released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, called the accusation a deliberate campaign of misinformation. “As a statesman devoted to national unity and […] The post Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Alleged harassment: Keke operators in Abia protest, appeal for Otti’s intervention 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Some tricycle operators in Aba, Abia State have staged a peaceful demonstration against alleged harassment by security operatives and the denial of her members to register under its association approved by government, by a rival group. They have therefore called on Governor Alex Otti to intervene.   The protesters under […] The post Alleged harassment: Keke operators in Abia protest, appeal for Otti’s intervention  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has faulted Independent National Electoral Commission for spending too much time before rejecting a petition seeking her recall from the Senate. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that INEC on Thursday, declared that the petition filed by a political group from Natasha’s district failed to satisfy the provisions […] The post INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago George Nweke video: Fubara’s chief of staff gets court protection against arrest

Edison Ehie, chief of staff to suspended governor Sim Fubara has secured court order against any impending arrest over allegations read more George Nweke video: Fubara’s chief of staff gets court protection against arrest

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4 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Sacks Abure As Labour Party National Chairman

The Supreme Court has overturned the judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday morning, a five-member panel of the apex court Justices ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to affirm Abure’s […]

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4 h. ago Natasha honoured as royal champion of women’s triumph against oppression

Tribune Online Natasha honoured as royal champion of women’s triumph against oppression The organisation stated that her efforts have strengthened pride and renewed respect for womanhood in Nigeria’s political space. Natasha honoured as royal champion of women’s triumph against oppression Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Protesters Storm Ministry, Demand Suspension Of FUOYE VC Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Protesters stormed the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja on Thursday, demanding the suspension of Professor Abayomi Fasina as the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Ekiti deserves better”, “Protect our women”, among others, the protesters argued that the VC cannot be in the office while being […]

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4 h. ago Supreme Court sets aside verdict recognising Abure as LP National Chairman

The judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) has been set aside by the Supreme Court. The verdict was given via a five-member panel of the apex court in a unanimous decision where it was stated that the Court of Appeal lacked […] The post Supreme Court sets aside verdict recognising Abure as LP National Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible

Tribune Online Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible The statement emphasised that Abbo’s removal from the Senate was based on a thorough legal process by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that he was not validly elected. Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview

Tribune Online Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview “The gathering took place on my property. I built the road leading to my house. So, there was no law broken,” she stated. Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Minister denies owing businesswoman N200m, sexual harassment allegations

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied owing a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, N200 million for promotional materials she supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi denied the allegation on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. He said, “When I left office and then became a Read More

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