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Kano Gov rescues Ado Bayero’s daughter after eviction notice from Lagos apartment
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The Governor of Kano state Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has again extended his humanitarian gesture to the dauther of late Emir of Kano Zainab Jummai Ado Bayero, her brother and her mother when he settled the rent bill of the Kano Prince and Princess few hours to the deadline of the eviction notice they were served by the apartment in Lagos.

The Governor’s spokesperson Mr. Sanusi Bature arrived Lagos in the early hours of Tuesday 25th June, 2024 to meet with the General Manager of the apartment where the Ado Bayero family have lived since early this year, Mr. Sunel Kumar, who vowed to evict them by 3pm today.

Ex-Governor Obiano Denies Ownership of New Multi-billion Naira Hotel Project in Asaba (Video)
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The immediate-past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has denied being the owner of the new multi-billion naira hotel in the viral video that emerged over the week.

Recall that a video footage has gone viral on Monday, showing a multi-billion naira ongoing hotel project located in Asaba, Delta State. The few write-up that accompanied the video also alleged that the hotel project belongs to former Governor Obiano.

However, reacting to the allegation through a statement issued by his Chief Publicist, Mr. Tony Nezieanya; the former Governor denied it in its entirety, describing it as the hallmark of detractors out there to embarrass him and what he stand for.

Northern politicians’ visit to Buhari plot to unseat Tinubu in 2027 – Shehu Sani
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A former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has said the recent visits by some prominent northern politicians to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, were all plots to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Imo Community Confers Chieftaincy Title On Dead Woman
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The Ulakwo Community in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 conferred a posthumous chieftaincy title on one of her respected daughters, Late Chief Mrs. Noble Lady Beatrice Enyidiya Onwukah.


The conferment took place when her corpse was brought to the palace of the traditional ruler of the community, HRH Eze Nnanna R Oparaochaekwe.

A grieving Eze Oparaochaekwe, whose own wife recently passed away defied traditional impediments to confer on Late Noble Lady Onwukah the title of ‘Ada Ogbuhuruzo 1’ of Ulakwo.

BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Christ Embassy Lagos headquarters
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The headquarters of the Christ Embassy Church, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, reportedly caught fire on Sunday morning.


This was revealed in multiple videos from the scene shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.

BREAKING: Kano govt orders demolition of Emir Bayero’s residence
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The order came few hours after the Federal Hight Court sitting in Kano reversed Bayero’s removal and the subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th emir of Kano.

The Kano State Government has also instructed the Kano State Commissioner of Police to immediately remove Bayero from Nassarawa Palace, which is owned by the state.

The Kano government further said that the properties are set to undergo demolition for the purpose of reconstruction.

Addressing journalists at Government House on Thursday, the state attorney-general and commissioner for justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, said Bayero should be evicted because all is set for the reconstruction and renovation of the property.

Journalist Found Dead In Abuja
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A journalist in Atar Communication, owners of Liberty TV/Radio, was reportedly found dead on Wednesday in Abuja, five days after he was declared missing.

Joel Waksi, an On-Air Personality (OAP) in the media outfit, was said to have left office around 9pm on Friday and was expected to report back to duty by 2pm the following day at the Mpape office of the station.

The Group General Manager (GGM), Atar Communication, Balarabe Muhammad, while confirming the incident to City & Crime, said the police in Mpape division announced that his corpse was sighted close to the Panteka area in the community and was taken to Kubwa General Hospital morgue.

Judge, prosecuting lawyer distance selves from Nnamdi Kanu reconciliation plan
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Ejimakor claimed to have sometimes ago raised the proposal before Awomolo. He added that the prosecuting lawyer responded by saying that he was not making the proposal at the appropriate time.

In his response, Awomolo admitted Ejimakor’s claim but examined that he told the defence lawyer that it was not part of his brief to be involved in any negation with the defence in the case.

Awomolo said: “I told him (Ejimakor) to go to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), who has the power.

“If he is interested in negotiating, he should go there, his (the AGF’s) office is just here,” Awomolo said, pointing to a building close to the Federal High Court complex.

Soludo Sends Names of TC Chairmen to State Assembly
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This is coming barely one month after the nomination of some individuals by the stalwarts of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), for the revered position.

According to reports, the forwarded names include both those of some who had saddled the post earlier, and those of some first-timers, as was sent by the Governor, for the screening of the House, as shown below:

BREAKING: Police Confirm Killings In Rivers LGA Crisis, Take Over All Secretariats
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Following the directives, supporters of the two Political camps stormed LGAs secretariats, leading to violence in some places.

At least two deaths were recorded at Eberi-Omuma, Omuma LGA, where a Police officer and a vigilante were killed.

The PPRO said to forestall more bloodshed and prevent a further breakdown of law and order, the Police took over all the 23 Council Secretariat and some critical government infrastructure in the state.

Police taking orders form unknown source against Kano-State government
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In a press conference held at the Africa House of the Government House, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for justice, Haruna Isa Dederi, addressed the ongoing issues, stating, “I am compelled to address you once again on behalf of His Excellency, the Executive Governor and the Government of Kano State over the unfortunate activities of some enemies of the State that are hell-bent on causing a breakdown of law and order in our State.”

a series of actions that have contributed to the current tension, including the recent passing and signing of the Kano State Emirate Councils (Repeal) Bill, 2024.

“On May 23, 2024, the State House of Assembly passed the bill, which was promptly signed into law by the Governor after thorough consultations with relevant stakeholders and law enforcement agencies.” The government stated.

Iwuanyanwu falls sick after visiting Nnamdi Kanu at DSS headquarters
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The Director General of Igbo Mandate Congress IMC Rev Obinna Akukwe disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a closed door meeting with leaders of the group.



He said that the sudden illness of Chief Iwuanyanwu when efforts are ongoing with the Special Task Force for the Release of Nnamdi Kanu, to move the political solution to the next level, sparks of hidden agenda.

$5.6m scam: US court jails Nigerian, Tochukwu Nwosisi for three years
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On March 4, Indiana-based Nwosisi was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to commit money laundering and concealment of money laundering.

Quoting court documents and evidence presented at trial, the Department of Justice said 52-year-old Nwosisi, from at least February 2015 to January 2018, participated in an advance-fee scheme involving fraudulent offers of investment funding and inheritances to victims around the world.

“Nwosisi’s Nigeria-based co‑conspirators induced victims to make large wire payments to bank accounts in the United States on the false belief that payment of the purported advance fees was necessary before the bank would release their funding or inheritance.

Minimum wage: Our agreement with FG is N250,000 – NLC, TUC
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Speaking at the 25th Democracy Day anniversary dinner at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Wednesday night, President Bola Tinubu indicated that Nigeria would pay a new national minimum wage based on what it can afford, rather than adhering to a specific amount.

The president, who spoke to leaders of the National Assembly, emphasised that the government will do what was expected of it but will only pay what it can afford. He used the popular proverb “cut your coat according to your size” to emphasise the point, suggesting that the government will not overextend itself financially.

“Senate president and deputy Senate president, you will get a notice from me if I have changed my mind on minimum wage. Nothing about minimum wage, we are going to do it; what Nigeria can afford, what you can afford, what I can afford. They ask you to cut your coat according to your size, that is if you have size at all,” he said.

I Was Beaten To A Pulp By My Abductors, Imo Man Laments
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Anyaegbu, a native of Irete Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State was kidnapped on Tuesday, June 4 while riding on a motorcycle from Irete to Umuguma to show a prospective buyer of a plot of land for sale.

According to him, as he was riding with the prospective buyer, kidnappers who are of Fulani stock emerged suddenly from the bush.

He said while attempting to outmanoeuvre them, his bike fell and the hoodlums caught him while his companion managed to escape to inform the Anyaegbu family of the incident.

Moment Fake Lawyer Was Arrested While Defending Case inside Anambra Courtroom (video)
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According to reports, authorities caught up with the impostor, who had allegedly been pretending to be a lawyer since December and appearing in court since then.

It was gathered that the suspected fake lawyer’s dishonesty became apparent when he was unable to provide evidence of his assertions or even show that he had a basic understanding of the law during interrogation.

This was corroborated by a video currently trending online, which shows the self-acclaimed lawyer being handcuffed by the police the moment the Magistrate ordered his arrest, while he continues resisting arrest, insisting that he’s a lawyer.

At least 49 dead, 140 missing in migrant boat sinking off Yemen: UN
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The vessel that capsized on Monday was carrying some 260 people, mostly from Ethiopia and Somalia, who had set off from the northern coast of Somalia to travel 320km (200 miles) across the Gulf of Aden to reach Yemen.

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Refugees and migrants from the Horn of Africa and East Africa are increasingly braving the dangerous journey to reach Saudi Arabia and other Arab states of the region via Yemen.

The IOM said in a statement on Tuesday that 71 people had been rescued, eight of whom were taken to hospital. At least six children and 31 women were among the dead.

Anambra Journalists threaten to Boycott Soludo ‘s activities if situation remains unchanged
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This resolution was made in a statement raised at end of the monthly congress of the Chapel and signed by its Chairman, Chief Chuks Ilozue and the Secretary, Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika.

According to the statement, they arrived at the decision after reviewing their relationship with the governor and those of his media team, including the Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu and the Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, for over two years, despite several correspondences.

Anambra Real Estate CEOs Dismiss Allegation from Repentant Harlot Who Claimed She’s Slept with 95% of Them
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However, speaking with newsmen in Awka on Monday, June 10, the Union, comprising real estate moguls, refuted the claims, during which they also appealed to the members of the public to disregard the information.

Speaking on behalf of others, acting Chairman of the Union in the State, Nwafor Chisom Martin, described the claim as baseless and a plot to create misunderstanding between their clients (both home and abroad), the state government and the general public. He further described the allegation as a big slap to the real industry, both in Anambra State and beyond.

Rivers State High Court affirms Wike’s Ally, Amaewhule, 26 Other Assembly Members
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Justice Gbasam further held that membership of a party is only proven by being listed on the party’s register, or by membership card, adding that television ceremonies and or verbal statements, were not enough to show the same.

Interestingly, the PDP had filed a motion to be joined in the case, and was added as the fourth defendant.

Justice Gbasam further held that the Rivers state government is bound to obey all laws passed by the Assembly, as they are still members of the PDP hence, their names are still in the PDP’s membership register as provided by the party.

Imo: Family Demands Justice As 23-year-old Student Nurse Dies In Boyfriend’s House
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The family said the investigation is to unravel the brains behind the sudden death of 23-year-old Judith.

A journalist, Martin Ori, in a Facebook post quoted the deceased ‘s mother, Mrs. Caroline Okoro as saying that the family received a distress call at about 8:00pm to rush to a hospital located on Owerri-Mbaise Road.

According to him, on rushing to the said hospital, Mrs Okoro said they beheld the lifeless body of Judith, a nurse.

Ori added that the grief-stricken mother said; “Her lifeless body had injuries including bruises on her face, blood around her neck and swollen spots on her back”.

How US Billionaires Allegedly Fund Organ Trafficking In Nigeria
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The letter is signed by Academician (Dr) Philip Njemanze, Chairman, Global Prolife Alliance, GPA.
Njemanze said the cartel’s grip on the country’s healthcare system has resulted in the poaching of human organs and ovarian eggs, with millions of lives at stake.

Tinubu Will Implement More Harsh Policies – FG
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Nigeria’s minister of information, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu will implement more biting reforms to “shape” the country despite lingering economic hardship.

In an article circulated on social media platforms on Thursday, Mr Idris praised Mr Tinubu for keeping his campaign promises, removing the fuel subsidy, floating the naira, and other reforms, insisting that the president would make “more difficult decisions.”

The minister said, “More difficult decisions lie ahead before Nigeria is reshaped and growing economically to the benefit of its citizens and the wider continent of Africa.

MTN Chief Marketing Officer resigns over corruption probe
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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has commissioned an investigation into the activities of its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Ms. Adia Sowho who has been accused of misappropriating part of the N5 billion budgeted by the company for the commercial launch of its 5G Network in 2022.

The investigation has made the CMO to quickly tender her resignation last week, in a move many believe was done in a bid to avoid being indicted and dismissed for corruption.

MTN in September 2022 launched the 5G network in Lagos ushering in a new era of fast-speed internet connection in the country. Shortly after the launch, however, internal auditors discovered that parts of the funds budgeted for launch and marketing activities around it were misappropriated through inflation of contracts and other means.

N423b Fraud: APC Bigwigs Back Lawmakers On Probe Against El Rufai
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This comes amidst efforts to douse the swelling tension between the former governor Kaduna State and the current governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani. Available information indicates both El Rufai and Sani had fallen out of favour with each other – and had begun to witch-hunt themselves.

Through this, the national party of the All Progressive Congress [APC] who had made behind the scene moves at resolving issues between to two political gladiators in order to curtail anticipated damages to the APC in the State, failed. For reasons unknown to 247ureports.com, the peace efforts made by the leaders of the APC failed to yield ‘expected’ results. An unverified but reliable source indicated that the two men were “unwillingly” to “cooperate” with the party.

I Have Total Respect for Workers and Will Never Denigrate Them — The Anambra Lawmaker Accused of Calling Protests Workers Robots
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Contrary to a false viral video trending on the social media where the peddlers claimed that the lawmaker representing Aguata 2 State Constituency in the 8th legislature, Hon. Tony Ifedilichukwu Muobike called Anambra workers Robots, the lawmaker has said that he didn’t say such thing neither did he make any denigrating statements against civil servants in the state.

Muobike who spoke exclusively with this journalist with an emotionally ladened voice said opposition elements were bent on dragging his hard earned reputation in the mud because he simply could not comprehend the reason some people would purposely dish out falsehoods and blatant lies only for reasons of cheap blackmail.

He said what really happened on Monday 3rd June at the state assembly complex Awka was that striking NLC members carrying sticks and other destructive objects found their way into the complex chanting war songs.

Drama As Wike Orders FCT Permanent Secretaries To ‘bow’ Before Tinubu
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Nyesom Wike caused a little ‘drama’ yesterday during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N20 Expressway in Abuja.

Breaking: Soludo Offers Bianca Ojukwu Another Appointment
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The Anambra State Government, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has offered a new appointment to Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, the wife of the late Biafran Warlord, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

The new appointment to Amb. Ojukwu as a member of the Governing Council for the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, was announced on Tuesday, June 4, in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Governor.

According to him, the new Governing Council would be headed by former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, as the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman.

Obasanjo knocks 3 govt policies, Says two, necessary but wrongly implemented
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Obasanjo also took a swipe at those against his position on much touted refurbished refinery at Port Harcourt, Rivers State, describing them as “sycophants and spin doctors”.

He declared that such people failed to remember that the attempt that was made in 2007 to partly privatise the refineries was made by him after a thorough study of the situation, hence his knowledge and better understanding of the situation before making his decision late last year.

On what could be described as his position on 365 days of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, the former president also posited ways out of the situation in the country, including a 25-year development agenda.

Don’t Be Afraid, No Man Can Shake You – Rivers Ex-Gov Odili Sides Fubara Amidst Crisis
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Odili who asserted this in his appearance at the inauguration of the Omoku-Egbema Road in the state on Saturday, sided with Fubara in his rift with Wike, current FCT minister.

In a video of the inauguration ceremony which our correspondent monitored on Channels TV, Odili told Fubara not to be scared of anyone as the people of the state are with him.

He told Fubara to remain focused on his “people-oriented objectives”, saying the projects so far embarked upon by the present administration are enough to secure the support of the people for the 2027 general elections.

Kano: Northern Youths Write Tinubu, UN, EU, ECOWAS, Warn Against Anarchy
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The leadership of the Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa), has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urging him to be wary of some people in his government planning for anarchy in the state.

The letter was also copied to United Nations Office, Abuja
European Union Embassy, ECOWAS, Abuja, US Embassy, Abuja, British High Commission, Abuja, US Congress, US and the European Union.

The letter signed by Dr Ali Idris, President and Dr Garba Abdulhafiz, Secretary General, dated 25th May, 2024, the youth said the change in the emirate law in Kano State is a product of the law by the state house of assembly, stating that any attempt to subvert such law by Abuja will only resulted in causing chaos.

Killers, Kidnappers of Anambra Lawyers Must Be Fished Out, Brought to Book — Soludo Assures, Appeals for Calm
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The State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo gave the assurance while addressing group of protesting lawyers and members of the state chapter of the NBA during their peaceful demonstration at the State High Court in Awka, over the recent plights that befell their members.

The Governor, speaking through his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, also assured that the state government would do everything possible to rescue Barr. Chukwubuike Azoro, a member of the NBA, who was recently kidnapped in the state.