Court orders Imo deputy Speaker’s arrest over allege N785m fraud
Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted an order to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest and detain the deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Amarachi Iwuanyawu, over an alleged N785 million fraud. The deputy Speaker was also said to be the Chairman […]
US expands interview waiver for visa renewals, names categories
The United States Mission has expanded the eligibility period for nonimmigrant visa renewals from 24 to 48 months. The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission announced the extension on Wednesday. The information was issued 48 hours after the Mission commenced no-interview student visa renewals for Nigerian students. A statement on Friday said applicants whose visa expired […]
Gospel Singer Mr ‘Wellu Wellu’ Sammie Okposo Is Dead
Nigerian gospel singer Sammie Okposo dies at age 51. Details of his death remain sketchy but close associates including singer Buchi Atuonwu simply known as Buchi told newsmen he died on Friday in Abuja. His colleague, Righteousman, who appears to still be in shock, described his passing as a tragedy. He also added that the Welu […]
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning
Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday challenged Nigerian youths to engage in activities that would change the African narrative. Obasanjo submitted that such participation would also guarantee a better future for the young generation as it would not allow those who are messing up their future […]