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Business activities were grounded Tuesday morning following a special sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in protest of the federal government’s refusal to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu despite court orders to that effect. Kanu is the leader of IPOB and is being detained over alleged running a proscribed group, jumping bail, and treason. Appeal Court on 13th October 2022 discharged and acquitted Kanu, but the FG refused to obey the order. IPOB in a statement circulated on Monday ordered sit-at-home on Monday and Tuesday to press home their demands. The release is entitled ‘Special Notification of Sit-at-home…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), says it will boost the capacity of Niger and the Gambia in the weather forecasts for safety and sustainable national socio-economic development. NiMet`s Director-General, Prof. Mansur Matazu made this known in Abuja on Monday when he received a delegation from Niger and a team from the Gambia for a 10-day technical study visit. Matazu said the outcome of the technical visit study would increase the knowledge of the two teams to advance their countries on meteorology toward the safety of lives and properties. He said the teams would enjoy how NiMet experts observe Nigerian weather…

Popular On Air Personality, Nedu Wazobia has said that female Big Brother Naija housemates participate in the reality show to make themselves available for ‘customers’. Nedu made this known during his podcast show. He said some of the ladies only have vaginas to offer. “The reason why many go to BBN is that they are hungry. Do you know what Big Brother does for you? It takes you from the low and shoots you up but there is no substance to hold you. ”It is vagina most of them have to offer. They intentionally go there just to get customers,”…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will conduct the certification of drivers and vehicles to be used for the forthcoming elections across the country, an official said on Monday. “The responsibility is in line with the Standard Operating Procedures of Election in Nigeria”, Mr. Oga Ochi, the Sector Commander, FCT command, said in an interview with the media reporters in Abuja. “We are already on board as far as this arrangement is concerned. So all the vehicles, whether they are engaged or temporarily used by INEC, will be fully certified by the FRSC. “The checklist is already provided for every…

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential standard bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will succeed him. “Tinubu is the incoming president,” he said while paying a courtesy call on the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwan Adamu, in his palace yesterday. A huge crowd of party faithful and supporters welcomed the APC campaign train to Bauchi, the capital of Bauchi State. House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila explained why the North should vote for Tinubu, saying that voting for him will validate their loyalty to the president and the ruling party. He said Tinubu had stood…

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says though the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other world health bodies had not informed Nigeria of any deadly flu from China, the Federal Government is on the lookout for any occurrence. He said this on Monday in Abuja, during a ministerial bi-weekly meeting on the update of COVID-19 response and development in the country’s health sector. According to him, when there is an outbreak of any flu or disease anywhere in the world, WHO will announce it to the world and send an advisory on how it can be handled, but there…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abia has cautioned its staff members to shun sharp practices during the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) distribution. The INEC’s Head of, the Public Affairs Unit in Abia, Mr. Bamidele Oyetunji issued the warning in an interview with media reporters in Aba on Monday. Oyetunji said that the commission frowns at receiving or demanding gratification from the public while performing their duties. ”Our staff members do not need to search for anything on the internet. “All they need to do is to give people their voter cards 2023 election: Stakeholders task INEC to recruit…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says Nigeria is set to host the regional digital economy conference in the country. NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Reuben Muoka made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Muoka said policymakers and stakeholders in the digital economy ecosystem in the West African sub-region would converge in Abuja from Jan. 31 to Feb.1, for the Digital Economy Regional Conference. He said that they would converge to discuss the future of the digital economy and intensify regional public-private partnerships in the region. “The event is being hosted by the Ministry of Communications and…

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, awarded a N1 million fine against the expelled National Chairman of Action Alliance (AA), Mr. Kenneth Udeze, for instituting a suit in the name of the party against Sen. Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), and his deputy, Mr. Kashim Shettima. Justice Binta Nyako, in a judgment, held that the plaintiff lacked the locus standi to institute the case, having not been the authentic party vested with the power to file the matter. Justice Nyako further held that the suit was instituted by a busybody just to waste the judicial…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the 16.5 metres Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos. President Buhari, who arrived at the venue in a helicopter alongside Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cut the ceremonial tape at the port at 4.42 p.m. The President, thereafter, proceeded on a brief drive-through inspection of the project. The Lekki Deep Sea Port is a multipurpose sea port at the heart of the Lagos Free Zone, poised to be the most modern and deepest seaport in West Africa. It offers critical support to flourishing commercial operations in Lagos state, across Nigeria, and the entire West African region.…