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A police constabulary and vigilantes in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, have been accused of brutalizing their cousin, Uchenna Nmakwe, over N250,000. The suspects brutalized the victim at a family meeting and went away with the N250,000 bride price brought to them by their in-laws. Narrating his ordeal on Thursday, Uchenna alleged that his cousins used a cutlass and a hammer to beat him over the money. He said, “Our in-law said they don’t want a ceremony for the marriage which was held on May 7, 2023. The N250,000 they brought was paid into our elder…

With 17 days left in his presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has relocated from his official residence within the Aso Rock Presidential Villa to the Glass House, a temporary facility that has housed exiting presidents since 1991. The move will enable for necessary upkeep on the property in preparation for its next inhabitant, President-elect Bola Tinubu. Most of Buhari’s aides have also moved their personal stuff out of the presidential palace to make way for Tinubu’s personal aides and important Presidency personnel. A senior State House source told reporters that the 32-year-old building was being painted with white paint, while…

Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election, Peter Obi, has made a resolute pledge to Nigerians, declaring, “I am here to stay, not in a hurry to become president.” Emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the country’s welfare, Obi stated that his primary concern lies in the process that brings leaders to office, rather than personal ambition. Speaking at the unveiling of a book titled “Peter Obi: Many Voices, One Perspective” in Awka, Obi expressed his conviction that he would eventually assume the presidency of Nigeria, firmly believing that his purpose transcends…

With just 16 days till President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s inauguration, five citizens of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, have petitioned the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court for an order to postpone the ceremony. The plaintiffs sought an order restraining the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, any other judicial officer, and/or any other authority or person from swearing in any candidate in the February 25 presidential election as President or Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, until it was judicially determined with finality or in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution that such…

VP says billion Naira project offers life-changing opportunities for farming communities  The Buhari Administration added another feather to its agricultural cap today, as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, inaugurated the multibillion-naira Kano River Irrigation Scheme, KRIS, which will benefit at least one million people. According to a statement issued by the Vice President’s office, Laolu Akande, Chronicle NG reports. The KRIS project is part of the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria Project (TRIMING). Prof. Osinbajo remarked during the scheme’s launch in Kano’s Bunkure LGA, “the Project is an innovative approach adopted by the Federal Government, which has opened access to…

The Nigerian Navy has said that a total of 20 capital ships were procured for the Nigerian Navy (NN) during the eight-year administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, Rear Adm. Saidu Garba, said this in a statement on Friday. According to Garba, the ships comprise offshore patrol vessels, landing ship transport, hydrographic survey vessels, seaward defence boats, helicopters, and over 300 inshore patrol vessels and assault crafts. He said that as a result of Buhari’s contribution to the development of the NN during his administration, the Navy was poised to give the president…

US Vice President Kamala Harris will begin fundraising for Democrats’ 2024 re-election campaign in the swing state of Georgia, as she and President Joe Biden begin to reach out to donors who donated more than $1 billion to the 2020 campaign on Friday. Harris will be the featured speaker at the Democratic Party of Georgia’s “Spring Soiree” fundraiser, which is expected to draw hundreds of people. According to a White House official, she will also attend a private fundraiser held by the Democratic National Committee. The events come a day after Biden began his 2024 fundraising spree and attended two…

The Federal Government established the Advertising Offences Tribunal, chaired by retired Justice Cecelia Olatoregun. The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) released a statement to the media on Friday, announcing the appointment of four new members. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, made the nominations in accordance with Section 38 of ARCON Act No. 23 of 2022. Mr. Charles Odenigbo, Mr. Moroof Aileru, Mrs. Julie Jacks, and Mr. Idorenyen Enang are the other members of the panel. According to news sources, the tribunal is an independent, specialist judicial body intended to promote equality, openness, justice, and impartiality in…

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have been eliminated from the current Under-17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. The squad was defeated 1-2 by Burkina Faso in the event’s quarterfinals on Thursday at the Nelson Mandela Stadium. As a result of failing to reach the AFCON semi-finals, Nigeria would not be able to compete in the 2023 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in November. Following a defensive blunder by Tochukwu Ogbiji, Aboubacar Camara put the Burkina Faso team ahead in the 45th minute of play. NFF lists 26 Golden Eaglets for 2023 U-17 AFCON Nigeria’s goalkeeper Richard Odoh attempted to…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sent food to the Nigerian Embassy in Sudan to feed trapped Nigerians waiting to be evacuated from Sudan. This was said in a statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Manzo Ezekiel, on Thursday in Abuja. The agency’s Director-General, Mustapha Ahmed, indicated that the food supplies are intended to feed Nigerian people who are awaiting evacuation. Another 129 Nigerians arrive Abuja from Sudan The items consist of 100 bags of rice, 50 bags of beans, 10 cartons of seasoning, 50 cartons of spaghetti, and 5 bags of iodized salt. He said that the…