HURIWA passes vote of no confidence on Kogi Govt over alleged rape by Commissioner
… seeks takeover of case by Justice Minister, IGP, NHRC Fearing that the alleged sexual attacks and physical torture of a Kogi beauty queen, Miss Elizabeth Oyeniyi, by a serving Commissioner in the state, Abdulmuminu Danga, may be swept under the carpet, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has asked the Federal Attorney […]
COVID-19 Exposes APC-led FG’s Social Intervention as Hoax
…Berates APC For Fleecing Nigerians The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed the much-hyped social intervention programmes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its government as a total hoax. Our party holds that APC leaders and the cabal have been fleecing our nation through the social incentives program rather […]
Edo govt shuts markets from Wednesday for fumigation
…markets to temporarily relocate to public schools The Edo State Government has directed the shutdown of markets in the state from Wednesday, April 8, 2020, for the commencement of fumigation of the facilities. Deputy Governor and Chairman, Edo State COVID-19 Response Technical Committee, Rt. Comrade Hon. Philip Shaibu, who disclosed this in a press briefing, […]
COVID-19: Funke Akindele “Jenifer” & Husband Convicted for violation of lockdown order
…Naira Marley arrested. To be prosecuted too. Funke Akindele and her husband were charged to Court for violating restriction orders in LagosOn 6th April, 2020 at about 1100hours, Funke Akindele Bello and her husband Abdul Rasheed Bello were arraigned in Chief Magistrate Court 1 Ogba on one count charge. They were brought to Court by […]
U.K. Toes U.S. Line to Block Looted Funds for Nigeria Governor
By William Clowes – U.K.’s National Crime Agency opposes Nigeria transfer deal – Parties say preliminary settlement talks underway in U.S. The U.K. has joined the U.S. in resisting a plan by the Nigerian government to hand nearly $110 million of funds the American authorities say was stolen by late dictator Sani Abacha to a top ruling party official. The […]