President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, over his appointment as President of the Nigerian Bar Association.

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, over his appointment as President of the Nigerian Bar Association.

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, over his appointment as President of the Nigerian Bar Association. The President, according to a statement issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, congratulated the legal luminary for emerging as the 31st President of the highly revered association, which has over the years played a major role in democratic and economic development of the country, with advocacy, counseling and […]

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, on Thursday said anyone who requests bail for arrested criminals only to release them back into the society should be apprehended.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, on Thursday said anyone who requests bail for arrested criminals only to release them back into the society should be apprehended. This is as he lamented the overflowing capacity of the three major correctional facilities serving the FCT. Bello made the call when fielding questions from journalists at the 40th session of the State House Ministerial Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications […]

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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted permission to the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari to file more evidence against a suit by the Federal Government seeking to extradite him to the United States of America for trial on criminal charges.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted permission to the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari to file more evidence against a suit by the Federal Government seeking to extradite him to the United States of America for trial on criminal charges. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the request of Kyari made through his lead counsel, Nureni Jimoh, in a motion on notice. Jimoh while arguing the motion […]

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Suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a N174 billion fraud.

Suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a N174 billion fraud. It was gathered that Idris was released on bail from the custody of the anti-graft agency on Wednesday night in Abuja and has since been reunited with his family. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed this to our correspondent on Thursday. […]

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed happiness over the appointment of Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese of Anambra State, as a Cardinal in the Catholic Church by Pope Francis.

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed happiness over the appointment of Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese of Anambra State, as a Cardinal in the Catholic Church by Pope Francis. In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari commended the Pope for finding a capable Nigerian in the person of Bishop Okpaleke to be one of the two nominees from the African continent. […]

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council. The dissolution takes effect from Tuesday, May 24, 2022. According to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Senior Special Assistants have also been relieved of their offices. The Governor commended the members of Rivers State Executive Council for “their service and contribution to the development of the State” […]

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President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government would continue to provide the Nigerian Air Force all the necessary logistic support it needs to fulfil its mandate.

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government would continue to provide the Nigerian Air Force all the necessary logistic support it needs to fulfil its mandate. President Buhari stated this while officially declaring open the Nigerian Air Force week in Kano State. He said his administration will also prioritise the welfare of the Air Force officers in a bid to boost their morale for better service delivery. Meanwhile, Wife of […]

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have grilled some aides to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN for allegedly selling presidential pardon.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have grilled some aides to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN for allegedly selling presidential pardon. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had pardoned about 159 convicts, including a former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, and former Governor Jolly Nyame of Taraba State, who are both in prison for diverting billions of naira of public funds. The decision was reached during […]

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Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has formally declared his intention to contest for president in 2023 on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has formally declared his intention to contest for president in 2023 on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress. Governor Fayemi made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja, promising to ensure youth empowerment and create employment opportunities if elected as president. He also pledged to “retool the Armed Forces and security agencies,” adding that he will ensure decentralisation for the government to be […]

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