Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 6th October 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 6th October 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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S’East meeting: Drama, as Uzodinma’s security detail clashes with Enugu Govt House counterparts
There was a mild drama at the Enugu State Government House when the Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma arrived to attend the South East Security meeting with his entourage and attempted to enter the complex with his Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) against standing orders and security protocol. But the Enugu Government House security stopped
Litigations: IOCs contemplating leaving Nigeria’s onshore operations -Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has revealed that many Independent Oil Companies (IOC’s) were contemplating leaving their onshore operations in the country, as a result of too many court cases. Sylva, who made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2021 National Oil and Gas workshop for Justices and Judges
IGP, DSS DG dragged to court over alleged killing, harassment of Shi’ite members
The Inspector-General of Police (IG) and the Director General (DG) of the Department of State Services (DSS) have been dragged before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over alleged unlawful killing and harassment of Shi’ite members on peaceful religious practice. A 25-year-old man, Suleiman Sadi had approached the court with a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1147/2021
Reps to Buhari: Expose, prosecute lawmakers sponsoring terrorism
The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to name and prosecute members of the National Assembly alleged to be sponsoring terrorist’s activities in the country. The advice was given at the Tuesday plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila following the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Rep. Ben
Home advantage returns with crowds in Premier League
Home advantage appears to be back in the Premier League, with the return of crowds bringing a feeling of normality to the game after a season that bucked the trend in England’s top flight. With the vast majority of last season being played in empty stadiums because of Covid-19 restrictions, the balance shifted to such
Alleged N1.4bn fraud: Absence of defendants stalls trial of Nadabo Energy
The ongoing trial of Abubakar Ali Peters and his company, Nadabo Energy Limited, for an alleged N1.4 billion fraud before Justice C.A. Balogun of an Ikeja High Court, Lagos was Tuesday stalled as a result of the absence of the defendants. Abubakar alongside his company, Nadabo Energy Limited, were arraigned on December 10, 2012 for
INEC convenes emergency security meeting over Anambra governorship
*Says attacks challenge to election security *NSA: It’s dangerous to democracy The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday convened an emergency security meeting over the November 6, Anambra State governorship election. The state has witnessed attacks by unknown gunmen, which led to loss of human lives and destruction of government facilities. Also, political parties
Sanwo-Olu signs 2021 Administration of Criminal Justice amendment law
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has assented to the Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law ACJL of Lagos State, 2021. The ACJL was first passed in Lagos State in 2007 and amended in 2011 (more than 10 years ago) to ensure the Fundamental Rights of suspects and persons that come into contact with
Alleged constitution breach: Court fixes Nov. 11 for hearing of suit against Buhari, AGF
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja Tuesday fixed November 11 for hearing of a suit filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Festus Oluwasanmi Onifade against President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged gross breach of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. The plaintiff joined as respondents alongside the President, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice,
JUST IN: Senate confirms Buhari’s appointments into EFCC Board
The Senate has confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s five nominees for appointment as Secretary and Board Members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Their confirmation is sequel to a presentation and consideration of report of the Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes at plenary on Tuesday. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Kwari Suleiman Abdu,
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