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SERAP Drags Buhari's Govt To ECOWAS Court Over Train Attack

SERAP Drags Buhari’s Govt To ECOWAS Court Over Train Attack

May 2, 2022 3:10 am

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the President Muhammadu Buhari led-administration over what it termed ‘the failure to protect the rights to life, security, and dignity of the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack and the failure to secure the safe release of those held captive by the terrorists.’

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that on March 28th, terrorists attacked the AK9 Abuja–Kaduna train, killing no fewer than nine persons, injuring many others, and kidnapping an unknown number of passengers.

The victims are still in the captivity of the terrorists for over four …

WTO: Buhari Thanks US For Okonjo-Iweala’s Endorsement

#EndSARS: Buhari Threatens To Deal With Protesters

December 8, 2020 6:09 am

President Muhammadu Buhari had on Monday Dec. 7 in Abuja threatened to deal with anyone who will exhibit any act of hooliganism while hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests in order to ensure peace and stability in the country.

The president made this known while virtually declaring open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference 2020. President Buhari commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their efforts at swiftly restoring law and order in various states during the large-scale criminality that ensued in the wake of the #ENDSARS protests.

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While reiterating …

Airlines Give Reason For Increase In Flight Tickets

Airlines Give Reason For Increase In Flight Tickets

December 7, 2020 3:54 pm

Some local airlines in Nigerian at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja have given reasons for the upsurge in fares to the current exchange rate.

The airlines, speaking with Newsmen said the current exchange rate is to blame for the increase adding that a dollar that was ₦365 recently had gone up to ₦480/₦500.

Max Air Station Manager, Mr Kehinde Ogunyale, said the impute to aviation industry was mostly based on dollar as parts of the craft could only be obtained from abroad.

‘The fare actually went up. From Abuja to Lagos last week, highest fare was 35,300 (Economy

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#ENDSARS 2: Policemen Deployed In Abuja To Maintain Order

#ENDSARS 2: Policemen Deployed In Abuja To Maintain Order

December 7, 2020 4:46 am

As Nigeria youths prepare to stage a second wave of #ENDSARS protests across the country tomorrow, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Police Command, has concluded arrangements to ensure there is no breakdown of law and order, report says.

As frantic efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Yusuf Mariam, proved abortive, a senior officer in the command, who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that adequate men have been mobilized to various areas of the city to contain the situation.

Read Also: End SARS: FG Reacts As UK Threatens Sanctions

The office said …

Buhari, Akufo-Addo meet behind ‘closed-door’ in Aso Villa

Buhari, Akufo-Addo Meet Behind ‘Closed-Door’ In Aso Villa

September 21, 2020 4:03 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night met behind closed doors with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Bashir Ahmad, the President’s Personal Assistant on New Media, confirmed this on his Twitter handle.

The presidential aide, who could not elaborate on the agenda of the meeting between the two leaders, however, posted pictures in which the Nigerian leader could be seen escorting his guest after the meeting.

The closure of shops owned by Nigerian traders in Ghana had heightened tensions between the two countries, a situation which led the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama to summon …

Jailed Pastor Basil Princewill Loses Appeal In Rape Case

Jailed Pastor Basil Princewill Loses Appeal In Rape Case

September 15, 2020 2:59 pm
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, upheld the conviction and sentencing of Pastor Basil Princewill, for raping a 14-year-old girl and attempting to abort the pregnancy.

Justice Stephen Adah, while reading a unanimous judgment of a panel of three, held that the appellate court found nothing wrong with the judgment given on June 25, 2019 by Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Justice Baba-Yusuf, in that judgment, convicted Princewill, Founder and General Overseer of the Mountain Mover Fire Ministry International, Nyanya, Abuja, on two of the four counts contained in the charge.…

Sowore Vs Malami - ₦2bn Libel Battle Begins Sept 30

Sowore Vs Malami: ₦2bn Libel Battle Begins Sept 30

August 5, 2020 3:05 pm

The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Sept. 30 to hear a libel case filed by Global Integrity Crusade Network, (GICN), a Civil Society Organisation against Sahara Reporters and its Publisher, Omoyele Sowore.

The group instituted the suit against Sowore and three others over publications alleged to be libelous against the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN.

Also joined as respondents in the matter which is a breach of fundamental rights enforcement, are Kabir Akingbolu, and Vanguard Media Limited.

Read Also: Sowore’s Ultimate Aim Is To Destabiliise The Country – BMO

Counsel to GICN, …

Lebanon Lebanon Was Pure Hell, I Don't Wish It On Devil' - Returnee

‘Lebanon Was Pure Hell, I Don’t Wish It On Devil’ – Returnee

July 12, 2020 7:12 am

Twenty-nine Nigerians evacuated by the Federal Government from Lebanon arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Saturday afternoon.

They were received by officials of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, among others.

Among them is a 31-year-old Nigerian lady, Temitope Arowolo, who was being prosecuted in Lebanon over alleged theft and attempted murder.

Read Also: 50 Trafficked Nigerian Girls, Others Evacuated From Lebanon

Another is Peace Busari, who was offered for sale on Facebook for $1000 by a Lebanese, Wael Jerro.

Arowolo, in a brief …

China Has Reversed Nigeria’s Infrastructural Deficit – Buhari

China Has Reversed Nigeria’s Infrastructural Deficit – Buhari

July 7, 2020 1:34 pm

There is no way a country can develop if it is hampered by severe deficit in infrastructure, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

The President spoke Tuesday at State House, Abuja, while receiving the outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Dr Zhou Pingjian, at a virtual farewell audience.

“Please convey our appreciation to President Xi Jinping for the contribution of China towards reversing the infrastructure deficit we suffer in the areas of rail, roads, airports and power. There’s no way a country can develop without these things,” President Buhari said.

Read Also: Senate Urges Buhari To Name

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NSITF N69bn Fraud - 48 properties Linked To Ex-NSTIF Chair Seized

₦69bn Fraud: 48 Properties Linked To Ex-NSTIF Chair Seized

July 2, 2020 2:26 pm

Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the interim forfeiture of 48 choice properties, linked to former Chairman of Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Funds (NSITF), Ngozi Olejeme.

The properties are in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Bayelsa, Enugu, Edo and Delta States.

Read Also: ₦700m Fraud: Court To Decide Ize-Iyamu’s Fate Today

The forfeiture order was granted after counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ekele Iheanacho, convinced the court that the properties were purchased with proceeds of crime.

He buttressed his position with 14 exhibits, attached to his affidavit, filed on

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Buhari Seeks Senate approval for 42 Ambassadorial nominees (Full List)

Buhari Seeks Senate Approval For 42 Ambassadorial Nominees

July 1, 2020 1:12 pm

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has presented the list of 42 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for approval.

One of the nominees from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was appointed as career ambassador, while the rest are non-career nominees.

Former minister, Ademola Seriki (Lagos) made the list, while former Managing Director, The Guardian, Debo Adesina (Oyo) is also on the list.

Also on the list is Omo Djebah, a former ThisDay editor.

Read Also: Buhari Set For Flag-Off Of Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline

Dare Sunday-Awoniyi (Kogi), among others was also nominated by the President.

Senator Philip Aduda raised a Point of Order …

APC Crisis - Governors reveal details of meeting with Buhari

APC Crisis: Governors Reveal Details Of Meeting With Buhari

June 22, 2020 3:14 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors met on Monday over the crisis rocking the party.

The parley was held in the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

In attendance were Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum and the Kebbi Governor, Atiku Bagudu; Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and the Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, as well as the Jigawa State Governor, Abubakar Badaru.

Bagudu told State House correspondents that the meeting was to give the President the position of the APC governors.

He explained that the meeting was to “discuss party issues, the position of the

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