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Adams Oshiomhole, former APC National Chairman There was mild drama during senate plenary on Wednesday when lawmakers were debating a motion by Senator Abba Moro, Benue South, against what he termed perceived discrimination against Nigerians on account of age by government agencies and the private sector. Part of the motion urged Ministries …

A judge at the Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State, Justice Fadima Aminu has told a former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Abdu Bulama and four others in court that they have questions to answer in a N450M fraud case. The other four defendants are: Hon. Mohammed …

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has come under public scrutiny in recent times. This has been attributed to the prevalence of unwholesome practices perpetuated by the agency’s leadership.    An investigative report released recently by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission found Mohammed Bello Koko, the Managing Director of the …

The Abia State government has confirmed the sacking of about 7000 workers from the state civil service who were employed by the immediate past administration between January and March 2023. The names of the affected people have also been removed from the state payroll. The sacking of the workers said …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has reacted to a viral video on the Internet showing a vehicle in motion with the driver accusing operatives of the agency of murdering his two children during an operation in Delta State. In the video, the driver of the vehicle was seen …

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has dismissed media reports that he is looking forward to running for office in the 2027 presidential elections. Obi also denied commenting on appointees of the Federal Government. He made this known …

File Photo of a sexually abused lady for illustration The Anambra State Government has rescued a 19-year old girl who was allegedly gang-raped by six boys in Anam, Anambra West Local Government Area of the state. Mrs Ify Obinabo, the state’s Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, told newsmen on …

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu State, on Saturday, ordered substituted service of a subpoena issued on the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Enugu State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Chukwu. The tribunal had earlier issued a subpoena ordering the Enugu REC to bring before the court the BVAS machines used …

Police authorities, on Thursday, in Abuja paraded no fewer than 20 suspects arrested for offences including conspiracy, attempted murder, murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and possession of illicit drugs among others. One of the suspects is 32-year-old Yusuf Isah who was arrested in connection with the October 2022 attack on the …

The nominations for the highly anticipated 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards have been unveiled, revealing a fierce competition between the hit series Succession and The Last of Us. The Television Academy, responsible for honouring excellence in television, announced the nominees through an exclusive live stream on Wednesday, setting the stage for …