2023 presidency: Northern elders make a U-turn, to work with other regions

The Northern Elders Forum on Wednesday made a U-turn on its earlier position on northern presidency in 2023 with a promise that the North would work with other ethnic groups in Nigeria to produce a competent leader that would restore confidence in the system. The organisation also noted that the ongoing debate about labeling bandits […]

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NBA petitions commission, panel over Malami, magistrate’s roles in Justice Mary Odili’s home raid

Justice Mary Odili and AGF Abubakar Malami The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Bar Association has resolved to file a petition against the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and Mr Emmanuel Iyanna, the Chief Magistrate in Abuja, who issued a search warrant for security officials to search the […]

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Death toll rises to 21 as Lagos probes Ikoyi building collapse, owner, pastor missing

The death toll in the 21-storey building that collapsed on Monday on Gerrard Road, in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, has increased to 21. The building crumbled around 2pm when workers were on the site. Many people were trapped in the rubble, including the Managing Director, Fourscore Heights Limited, Mr Femi Osibona, who owned […]

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PDP says Akeredolu’s alleged refusal to pay security agencies’ dues threaten Ondo security

Alleges soldiers have withdrawn from check points Says Navy also to quit waterways Accuses governor of using Amotekun to loot state treasury PDP’s ignorant allegations mere politicisation, cheap propaganda – Government The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State on Wednesday said that soldiers manning security check points in the state, especially at the inter […]

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Ikoyi building collapse: Families of trapped victims beg to join rescue operations

Photo: LASEMA The families of those trapped in the rubble of the building that collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State have begged to join the rescue operations which have entered Day 2. The storey building collapsed on Monday trapping no fewer than 20 people in the rubble. Federal and state emergency agencies currently […]

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Justice Odili’s residence: Outrage grows, raid team leader, whistleblower face police panel

Police Inspector-General, Usman Baba, has ordered an investigation into the Friday invasion of the residence of Supreme Court Justice Mary Odili in Maitama, Abuja. The police boss, who directed the Force Intelligence Bureau to investigate the incident, said the perpetrators of the raid would be punished. A complement of policemen and Economic and Financial Crimes […]

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Assault on Justice Mary Odili, APC plot to hijack 2023 elections — PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has said the raid on the home of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court by security operatives is part of a plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress to hijack the 2023 elections. The party said the raid was an “attack” which it described “as horrendous, rascally, irresponsible, completely unjustified,” […]

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Imo Assembly impeaches Deputy Speaker, recalls six suspended members

Imo Assembly Imo State Deputy Speaker Amara Iwuanyanwu has been impeached. He was removed under tight security during the plenary on Tuesday. Ekene Nnodim, who represents Orlu State Constituency, submitted a resolution signed by 18 out of the 27 lawmakers for the removal of Iwuanyanwu as the Deputy Speaker. Speaker Paul Emezim, who presided over […]

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