The treasonable felony charge against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been postponed to 28th June. The presiding judge at a Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Binta Nyako had earlier fixed 26th May for the continuation of the trial. However, in a statement on Wednesday, a member of Kanu’s defence team, Ifeanyi Ejiofor …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday emphasised that there is no going back on the ban of commercial motorcyles (better known as okada) from major highways in six Local Government Areas and nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). He said security services and the state government are on the same page in respect to banning of the motorcycles …

St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu, Lagos has improved on its 2021 feat as 34 of its students in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored above 300 out of 400 marks. Four years ago, a student of the school, Master Chibuzor Monwuba, 16, obtained the overall best result in Nigeria in the UTME. He scored 358 marks. …

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested a presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Owelle Rochas Okorie after forcing their way into his Maitama Abuja residence. This is coming a few days to the presidential primary during which APC will elect its candidate for the 2023 election. Okorocha, former Governor of Imo State …

As the primaries of the political parties continues, Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. In a statement by his Special Assistant Media, the Governor also relieved his Chief of Staff and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol) of their positions. The statement reads: “His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, commends the members the Rivers State …

Nzuko 2022, the second edition of an online conference which celebrates Africa’s Economic and Cultural Week commences tomorrow. Organised by AfricaFora with the support of Msingi Afrika magazine and television, it will run till Thursday 26th May. AfricaFora’s focus include the promotion and diffusion of Black and African culture and products worldwide. According to Nzuko founder Winifred Uloaku Gaillard, AfricaFora aims to revive the many ideas behind the …

A capacity building and value system advocacy for religious and educational leaders holds on Tuesday, 24th May at the Bethel Event Centre Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The Convener of the workshop, Engr. Kola Oyelowo, who is of the Bethel Values Advocacy, said the workshop focuses on value systems for leaders and the society. According to him, the programme is designed for …

The Arewa community in Lagos State has given backing to the state government’s policy which outlawed commercial motorcycle (okada) riders on several areas. The community pledged to cooperate with the state government in conjuction with the Association of Arewa Okada Riders in the implementation of “extant rules and documentation of all riders in all Local Government Areas of Lagos State. We must …

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has condemned the murder of the lawmaker representing Aguata II Constituency at the state House of Assembly, Hon Okechukwu Okoye. Dr Okoye, popularly known as “Okey Di Okay”, represented Soludo’s constituency. The lawmaker and his aide, Cyril Chiegboka were kidnapped while returning from a function last Sunday. Confirming the kidnap last Thursday while …

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, General Jerry Useni (rtd) is to forfeit £1.9 millon (about N986 million) hidden in bank accounts on the Island of Jersey. The largest of Channel Islands between England and France, Jersey is a self-governing dependency of the United Kingdom. Bailiwick Express reported that the Royal Court of Jersey seized the funds kept in …