Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Wednesday 24th November 2021
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BREAKING: Ex-deputy governor’s father regains freedom
HRH, Eze Henry Anoruo Madumere, the father of the former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has regained his freedom from his abductors. Pa Madumere, who is the traditional ruler of the Ezi-Mbieri Autonomous Community, was released by the kidnappers in the early morning of Wednesday. He was taken straight to the hospital
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We’ll step up fight against smugglers, saboteurs – Ogun customs boss
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Area Controller, Ogun Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dera Nnadi, has declared that the command will step up the fight against smugglers and criminal elements who are out to sabotage the economy of the nation. The Area Controller, who made the declaration while briefing newsmen on the
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Imo govt indicts, recovers seized properties from Okorocha, family
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Imo State Government Whitepaper Implementation Committee on Lands and other Related Matters has recovered government, individual and institutions properties allegedly converted by the former governor of the State, Rochas Okorocha, and his family members as well as friends to personal use. The committee after its seating on Tuesday accused Senator Okorocha
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Traffic gridlock takes centre stage as truck owners hold delegates convention
From Steve Agbota, Lagos Issues bordering on the perennial traffic gridlock along the port corridor are expected to take the front seat on Thursday, November 25, as the Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Association (COMTUA) holds its 2021 delegates convention in Lagos. Addressing reporters on Wednesday in Lagos, COMTUA’s National Organising Secretary, Mr Adeyinka
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2021 PDP national retreat sets tone, target for Nigeria in despair – Diasporans for PDP
By Cosmas Omegoh, Lagos Nigerians overseas under the aegis of Diasporans for PDP, have assured that “in the presence of the current national misery and increasing dissatisfaction, there is ‘hope is around the corner,’ which will come after the current APC government has been voted out in 2023. ‘The fabrics of our nation have been
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Rep raises alarm over poor handling of road project in Calabar community
From Judex Okoro, Calabar A House of Representatives member for Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rt Hon Ntufam Eta Mbora, has raised concerns over the poor handling of a road project in his constituency. Mbora, who spoke with reporters in Calabar shortly after inspecting some constituency projects in Calabar and Odukpani, expressed dismay at the shoddy
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NIPOST to host maiden logistics, courier summit
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consulting firm, Salem Quest Limited to hold stakeholders summit and expo by the first quarter of next year. This was disclosed when the CEO of Salem Quest, Dr Fidel Diyyo, and his management team visited the headquarters
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Luka Binniyat: Group calls out injustice over Epoch Times’ reporter’s imprisonment
From Gyang Bere, Jos The International Committee on Nigeria (ICON) has described as unfortunate and unjust the persecution and bitter experience of Luka Binniyat, a reporter with Epoch Times newspaper, over his report on the killings of Christians in Southern Kaduna. ICON said that Binniyat, who was remanded in prison by a Magistrate Court in
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Imo: Transport workers partner with state on security
From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW), Imo State council, has pledged to partner with the state government in tackling the prevailing insecurity ahead of the coming yuletide. NURTW state chairman Samuel Udeh made the announcement on Wednesday at a press conference, where he also reiterated the commitment of his
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NCC: N200 million spent on research & development – Danbatta
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, has said that the Commission has spent over N200 million on the promotion of research and development (R&D) in order to drive innovation in the country’s telecommunications sector. According to a statement by NCC
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*-tape-blackmail-trial/ JUST IN: Real striker, Benzema, found guilty in s** tape blackmail trial
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been found guilty of conspiring to blackmail a fellow French footballer with a s** tape. A judge handed Benzema a one-year suspended jail term and ordered him to pay a €75,000 (£63,000; $84,000) fine, reports the BBC. Benzema, 33, was one of five people put on
$1.9m fraud: Nigerian sentenced to seven years prison in US
More than seven years in prison and then likely deportation is the fate of a Nigerian citizen who with his wife admitted laundering nearly $1.9 million obtained by making false pleas for money on social media. Jabin Godspower Okpako, 36, of Sayre, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew W. Brann to
Dollar rests after Powell push, NZ rates in focus
The dollar paused for breath on Wednesday after surging with bets on higher rates when Jerome Powell was picked for a second term as Federal Reserve chair, while the New Zealand dollar was on edge ahead of a central bank decision on a rate-hike path. In emerging markets, the Turkish lira has collapsed and
Europe faces 700,000 more Covid deaths, WHO warns
A further 700,000 people could die of Covid by March in Europe and parts of Asia, the World Health Organisation has warned. The death toll already exceeds 1.5 million in the 53 countries of what the WHO terms as its Europe region, reports the BBC. The WHO warned of “high or extreme stress” in
Man exonerated after 42 years behind bars
A Missouri man wrongfully convicted of a triple murder in 1978 and imprisoned for more than 42 years has been exonerated and released. Kevin Strickland, 62, has maintained his innocence since his arrest at age 18. He was sentenced in June 1979, reports the BBC. Strickland said outside court: “I didn’t think this day
UEFA League: Ronaldo sends United into last 16, Chelsea thrash Juve
Manchester United booked their place in the Champions League last 16 as Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a 2-0 victory at Villarreal on Tuesday, while holders Chelsea also reached the knockout phase by thumping Juventus. Three-time European champions United went into their first game since sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the weekend needing a win
Tambuwal: Nigeria in a permanent emergency
PDP must offer a credible alternative –Ayu Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders, yesterday, took stock of events in Nigeria since the party lost power in 2015 and the said the country needs urgent rescue. The opposition party, at a retreat in Abuja, however, said it is now well-positioned to offer credible alternative to rebuild Nigeria.
Benue IDPs stealing from my farm for survival –Ortom
…says herders killed over 200 farmers in three years Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, yesterday, said victims of violent attacks taking refuge in camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state have been stealing from his farm to keep life going. Ortom, who has a farm in Gbajimba, Guma Local Government Area, where one
Anambra guber: Tribunal yet to receive petitions six days to deadline
Six days to the expiration of the 21-day deadline for the filing of petitions challenging the outcome of the November 6 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, the Elections Petitions Tribunal is yet to receive any petition from the political parties or their gubernatorial candidates. According to the law, aggrieved candidates or their political parties have
ISWAP, B’Haram trying to establish camps in Shiroro, Borgu –Niger SSG
…we’ve spent over N5bn on security, others Following the incessant attacks on various local government areas in the state, the Niger State Government has raised the alarm that the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram are planning to establish camps in Shiroro and Borgu local government areas. It should be recalled that
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