Here is a round-up of stories we have tracked for your reading pleasure this evening
Defection Saga: Relief For Umahi, Deputy As Appeal Court Upholds Judgement In Their Favour
The lead judge, Justice Belgore further pointed out that the removal of elected officials, in this case, Governor Umahi and his deputy, lies in the hands of the legislature and must be in line with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended. Read More
LCC Resumes Tolling At Ikoyi Link Bridge
“Following months of engagement with key stakeholders within Eti-Osa /Lekki-Epe area, Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) hereby officially announces the formal return to tolling operations on Friday, 1st April, 2022 at the Ikoyi Link Bridge Toll Plaza. Read More
IBB Tells Presidential Candidates To Put Nigeria Above Personal Interests
“Your belief in having a better Nigeria featured very prominently. You made my day. What you talked about is Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria. I want you to keep it up, for the benefit of this country and generations yet unborn,” Babangida said in reaction to the comments from Mr Saraki who led the three-man delegation. Read More
Insecurity: UK Issues Travel Advisory, Warns Citizens Against Traveling To Seven Northern States
The threat level in North-East Nigeria, including around Maiduguri, is increasing, particularly around transport hubs, religious areas, and large gatherings. Kidnaps have taken place on the roads in and out of Maiduguri. As the dry season starts in October, this risk is expected to increase even further,” the advisory further said. Read More
Support For Emefiele Presidential Bid Intensifies As Northern Group Urges Him To Run
The UNNYF described the CBN Governor, Emefiele, as the right choice to replace President Buhari in 2023 owing to the fact that his track records, competence, integrity, and wealth of experience in managing the economy remains evident. Read More
Retired Justice Candide-Johnson Sues Lagos State Govt Over Unpaid Entitlements
He is praying a relief seeking an order directing the Lagos State Governor to forthwith calculate his pension based on the provisions of Section 291 (2) and (3a-c) of the 1999 constitution as well as Section 2 of the Pensions Rights of Judges Act to pay him the sum of N21,145,551.6 (Twenty-One Million, One Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty-One Naira, Six Kobo). Read More
We’ve attained self-sufficiency in Barite production – FG
“Thank God, in October 2021, we were able to inaugurate made in Nigeria barite only produced in Nigeria up to industrial standard and it meets international standards and is measured by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Read More
Insecurity: Niger Republic Will Support Nigeria’s Fight Against Banditry, Says President Bazoum
He acknowledged Nigeria’s support towards the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operation which he said was successful due to Nigeria’s financial intervention. Read More
NEMA receives 129 stranded Nigerians from Libya
Farinloye said that the stranded Nigerians arrived at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 2.09 a.m. with Boeing 737-800 Al Buraq Air with registration number 5A-DMG. Read More
Portuguese Star, Bruno Fernandes Extends Manchester United’s Contract
“Even after two years, it still feels amazing to step out at Old Trafford, to hear the fans sing my song and to score in front of the Stretford End. It is a true privilege to wear this shirt and to fight for our incredible club,” he also said. Read More
Yoruba comic actor, “Dejo Tunfulu” ,dies at 49
He said the sad occurrence was shocking as late Adetokunbo still attended a party three days ago. “Yes, we lost Dejo Tunfulu, I am so shocked because he still attended a party three days ago. Read More
Niger Boat Disaster: Five More Bodies Recovered, Death Toll Hits 13
“The death toll is now 13. Five remaining bodies were recovered from the river late yesterday (Thursday),” Inga said. Read More
