NATO to Russia: Withdraw troops from Ukraine immediately
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has called on Russia to immediately cease its military action and withdraw all its forces from Ukraine. The Russian troops had earlier launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides on Thursday. After Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he had ordered military action in Ukraine early Thursday, he threatened "those who may be tempted...
Court orders interim seizure of Okorocha’s property
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the interim forfeiture of a property belonging to the former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha. The property is located at Plot 1032 & 1033 Cadastral Zone AO3, Takum Close, Off Michika Street, Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki, Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite ordered the interim forfeiture of the property while ruling...
NECO releases 2021 SSCE external candidates’ results
The National Examinations Councils (NECO) has released the 2021 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) external candidates’ results. Announcing the results in Minna, the Niger State capital on Thursday, NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, said the results were released after 64 days the last paper was written. Wushishi said: "The Number of candidates that registered for the examination was 47, 916. "The number...
Emefiele denies buying jets for presidential campaign
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has denied reports making rounds that he has purchased aircraft to support a campaign for him to run for president ahead of the 2023 general elections. Online reports had surfaced earlier on Wednesday that the Emefiele had bought “three airplanes” for his presidential campaign. The reports added that the CBN...
Russia attack: Be responsible for your security, Nigeria tells citizens in Ukraine
The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine has urged citizens in the country to remain calm following the invasion by Russian forces. Nigerians in Ukraine were also enjoined to be vigilant and responsible for their personal security and safety. The Embassy made this known in a statement issued on Thursday after the Ukrainian government said it has declared a State of Emergency, and...
Osinbajo lands in Maiduguri to commission projects
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has landed in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to launch the 30th edition of the Federal Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinic, and commission four out of over 500 projects executed by Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum. Osinbajo, who arrived Maiduguri around 11am, was received by Governor Zulum alongside Senator Kashim Shettima, national...
Ekiti PDP deputy governorship candidate rejects nomination
The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Mrs. Funmilayo Theresa Ogun, has rejected her nomination as running mate to the party’s flag bearer in the forthcoming governorship election in the state, Bisi Kolawole. Mrs. Ogun, who was a former Commissioner for Works and Transportation from 2016- 2018, said she rejected her nomination as Deputy Governor...
Gombe lawmaker dumps APC, says more members on the way
The gale of defections from the All Progressive Congress (APC) has continued to hit the ruling party in Gombe State as a former majority leader in the State House of Assembly, Markus Samuel, tendered his resignation on Thursday morning. Just within the week, a member, Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, also brought to an end his short stay with the APC in...
IGP orders quarterly distribution of uniforms to police officers
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate resuscitation of the quarterly issuance of uniforms and other accoutrements to some cadres of the Nigeria Police Force. Acting Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday. He stated that the IGP approved the distribution of the items to members of...
APC appoints zonal congress committees
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has appointed committees for the zonal congress of the party. The latest development was made known in a statement issued by the CECPC National Secretary, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, on Thursday. The APC zonal congress has been slated to hold on March 12, 2022. "The chairmen of the committees are all members...
