…Demands prosecution of perpetrators The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shiites, on Tuesday, condemned the killing of scores of Muslim worshippers in Tudun Biri Village, Kaduna State by the Nigerian army. The IMN, in a statement by Sheikh Sidi Munir Mainasara Sokoto, on behalf of the Islamic group under the leadership of His Eminence Sheikh Ibraheem Ya’qoub El-Zakzaky (H), said the perpetrators of the act should be identified, investigated, and prosecuted. It reads: “A report reaching us revealed that more than 150 Muslim worshippers were massacred…
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PRESS RELEASE ON ADVERTS FOR SALE OF PORTION OF LANDS IN PLOTS 580 & 581, KUGBO, ABUJA AS PROMISELAND ASOKORO HILLTOP
Our attention has been drawn to adverts on billboards on various streets in Abuja and online platforms on sale of portion of lands in Plot 580 & 581, Kugbo, Abuja under various titles including ‘Promiseland Asokoro Hilltop’, ‘Promiseland Hilltop Estate’, ‘Asokoro Hilltop’. We wishAmongst other pending suits, Sunrise Estate Development Limited commenced Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/7813/2023 against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Federal Capital Development Authority and Praco International Limited at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on 5th October 2023. The suit is before Hon. Justice…
Read MoreAppeal Court upholds election of Bauchi Rep member Jafaru Leko
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, upheld the election of Rep Jafaru Leko as member representing Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives.The three-member panel, presided by Justice Lawal Shuaibu, dismissed the appeal filed by Kefas Magaji of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the grounds that it lacked merit.The court held that the petitioners (Magaji and PDP) failed to prove their case on the preponderance of evidence.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (NAN) had…
Read MoreGovernorship polls: Court to hear contempt proceedings against INEC chair Sept. 14
An FCT High Court sitting in Bwari has fixed Sept. 14 for definite hearing of a motion seeking an order to commit the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to prison over alleged disobedience to court order. Justice Mohammed Madugu fixed the date following a committal charge which emanated from a suit marked: FCT/HC/CV/4068/2023 filed by counsel to the plaintiffs, Mr Michael Ajara. While the plaintiffs are Otunba Camaru Lateef Ogidan and Mustapha Rabiu, Chief Victor Oye and Prof. Yakubu are 1st and 2nd respondents in the…
Read MoreAnambra House of Rep. Member Dedicates Victory At Tribunal To God, Supporters
Alpbonsus Nweze The member representing Anambra East and West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Udogala Anekwe,has dedicated his victory over Chinedu Obidigwe of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at the National/State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal to the people of the Federal Constituency. Speaking to newsmen in elation over his victory, the legislator said he would not treat with scant regard the massive support accorded him by the people of the Federal Constituency during the election and as the election petition lasted. He thanked God who he said…
Read MoreOnitsha, Ogbaru Main Markets, Observe Soludo’s Order On Sit-at-Home – Pray for Release of Nnamdi Kanup
Alphonsus Nweze The multi-billion Naira Onitsha Main Market and Ogbaru Main Market popularly known as Relief Market joined other markets in Anambra State to observe Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s order to use every Monday to conduct environmental sanitation exercise and hold prayer for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Governor Soludo from inception of his administration had wanted to use force to cancel the Sit-at-Home in the State and reopen the markets but the strategy has been unsuccessful. Hence the latest strategy of using…
Read MoreFix Failed Onitsha-Owerri Road, Rights Groups Tell FG, Anambra State Govt
Alphonsus Nweze Civil Society groups have called on Federal Government and Anambra State Government to immediately begin rehabilitation of Onitsha end of Onitsha-Owerri Road, which has become an unpassable and death trap to the users. The Campaign for Democracy (CD) and Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders’ Foundation (HURIDE) made the call in a joint statement they made available to newsmen in Awka, the Anambra State capital, weekend. In the statement signed by the Chairman of CD in South East and Executive Director, HURIDE, Dede Uzor A Uzor, the…
Read MoreDr. Obinna Okpara Takes the Helm as Chairman for the Iwaji Akokwa 2023 New Yam Festival
On this auspicious day of August 25, 2023, the Akokwa community indulges in the consumption of new yam, marking a significant moment in their illustrious history. The anticipation for the annual festival, which encompasses culture, tradition, style, and glamour, is met with a sense of nostalgia. However, the 2023 edition stands out as a truly exceptional affair, with Dr. (Ambassador) Obinna Okpara (Nmirioma) assuming the role of chairman. Dr. Okpara’s appointment as the overseer of the new year festival, known as Ozo ji 2023, was bestowed upon him by the…
Read MoreDr Obinna Okpara Hosts Iwaji Akokwa 2023 New Yam Festival
Today, August 25, 2023 is new dawn as Akokwa, a people whose illustriousness peaks to the high heaven eats new yam.For an annual festival of culture, tradition, style and glitz that is awaited with nostalgia, the 2023 edition is a rare and unique package as Dr. (Ambassador) Obinna Okpara (Nmirioma) is the chairman.He was appointed by the traditional ruler of the Akokwa ancient kingdom, Eze (Sir) Ikenna Okoli, KSC, (Okoli V) (Agbarakwuriibe lll ) The 11th Obi of Akokwa, as the Ozo ji 2023 (overseer of the new year festival).…
Read MoreSuspend plans for military intervention in Niger, ex-lawmaker advises ECOWAS
A former member of the House of Representatives, Robinson Uwak, on Sunday, called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its chairman, President Bola Tinubu to suspend the planned invasion of Niger Republic.Uwak, in a statement in Abuja, said there was need to sustain the diplomatic channels already opened with the junta led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani and to agree on timelines for the return to democratic government.ECOWAS troops, in a meeting in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday, had pledged their readiness to join the standby force set…
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