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UN International Anti- Corruption Day: Aneke Sues for Collective Fight Against Corruption
Ikenna Orioha The Acting Chairman, Imo- River Basin Authority, Dr Ben Aneke has sued for collective fight against corruption for the society to continue to move forward. He disclosed this
Omo-Agege Drums Support for Amendment Bill on Electoral Malpractice
Deputy Senate President, Omo-Agege on Monday, 9 December, 2019 at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room Stakeholders Forum on Elections; organised by the coalition of more than 70 civil societies
Nigeria Power Sector Needs a Declaration of Emergency — Ahmed Lawan
The Nigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has implored the executive to open an inquest into the power sector by declaring a state of emergency. Lawan further revealed that the country may
9 Quick Legal Takes on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Conviction and Sentence By The Federal High Court⚖ –By Prof Nnamdi Obiareri
A legal luminary from Imo State, Professor Nnamdi Obiaraeri, has taken a swift stand on the the Federal High Court Judgement in Lagos on Thursday, 5 December, 2019 that convicted
Vehicle Manufacturer Seeks Government Support for Improved Production
An automobile manufacturer and Chief Executive Officer , Ephraim and Joeana Akwiwu Auto Shop, Mr Ephraim Akwiwu, is seeking support from government at all levels to enable him boost his
Global Pentecostal Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke Dies at 79
Renowned German Pentecostal Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79. Bonnke, globally known for his gospel missions across Africa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on
Orji Kalu Set to Appeal 12 Years Jail Term
The former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu is getting set to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which convicted and sentenced him to a concurrent
DSS Releases Sowore, Bakare
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the convener of the Revolution Now protest, Omoyele Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare. They were released at exactly 7:15 pm on
Islamic Movement of Nigeria Kicks Against Transfer Of El-Zakzaky, Wife From DSS Custody To Prison
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has condemned the transfer of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife from the custody of Department of State Security Service to the
Former US Secretary Of State Kerry Endorses Biden For President
Former US secretary of state John Kerry, who lost to George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election, endorsed Joe Biden on Thursday as the Democratic candidate for next year’s
Trump Vows To Win Impeachment Fight
A defiant President Donald Trump predicted Thursday he “will win,” after the Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives gave the greenlight for impeachment. “The good thing is that the Republicans have NEVER
“Rebuild Oraifite Community, Stop Killings of Armless Civilians and Militarization of Eastern Nigeria” –INC to FG
An Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Igbo National Council, INC frowned at the Police invasion of Oraifite Community in Anambra State on December 2nd, 2019 describing it as a show of
Federal Poly Nekede 20th Convocation Held Amidst Jubilation
Christopher Akagha. The long awaited 20th convocation Ceremony of Federal Polytechnic Nekede has come and gone, but not without depositing an indelible mark as usual in the polytechnic community. The
Meningitis ‘A’ Vaccination Flag Off: Perry Njoku Encourages Mothers on Prompt Immunisation of their Children
Ikenna Orioha To keep children healthy and out of Meningitis ‘A’ and other deadly infectious diseases, Mothers have been encouraged to promptly immunise their children. The encouragement for mothers to
Former Abia Governor, Orji Kalu Bags 12 Years Imprisonment Over N7.65billion Fraud
Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, to 12 years’ imprisonment. This was after the court found
FUTO to Mark 32nd Convocation 7th December, …Establishes Recycle Waste Centre
Ikenna Orioha The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO has concluded plans to hold her 32nd Convocation on Saturday, 7th December, 2019, at the Convocation Arena of the University. Many
71yrs Old Japanese Man Arrested for ‘making 24,000 complaint calls’
A Japanese pensioner has been arrested after ringing a phone company 24,000 times to complain they had violated his contract, police and local media reported. Tokyo police said they took
France Vows Retaliation After US Threatens Sanctions on Key Goods
France Tuesday warned the United States of strong EU retaliation if it imposed tariffs on key French products ranging from sparkling wine to cheese to handbags, in an intensifying row
Trump Launches NATO Meet with Attack on “nasty” France
US President Donald Trump launched a two-day NATO meeting Tuesday with a blistering attack on France’s criticism of the alliance and on “delinquent” members that don’t pay their way. At
2010s Hottest Decade in History, UN says as Emissions Aise Again
This decade is set to be the hottest in history, the United Nations said Tuesday in an annual assessment outlining the ways in which climate change is outpacing humanity’s ability
Megan Rapinoe Wins Women’s Ballon D’or
United States World Cup icon Megan Rapinoe won the women’s Ballon d’Or prize at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. Rapinoe, 34, succeeds Norway’s Ada Hegerberg, the inaugural winner
Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D’or For Sixth Time
Lionel Messi won a record sixth men’s Ballon d’Or award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, beating Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to take the honours. Now aged 32,
EU To Check How Facebook, Google Use Data
The European Commission said Monday it had begun a “preliminary investigation” into how Facebook and Google collect personal data and what they do with it. “The Commission has sent out
Gabon’s Ex-Chief Of Staff Loses Ministerial Post
The former chief of staff of Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba has lost his ministerial post following a crackdown on corruption in the oil-rich African country, the prime minister announced
Full List Of 2019 Ballon D’Or Winners
The winners and other top finishers in the four trophies awarded at the 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday in Paris: Men’s Ballon d’Or Lionel Messi (ARG/Barcelona) Virgil van Dijk (NED/Liverpool)
