Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. The decision, made on Monday, follows Kanu’s insistence that Nyako cannot preside over his case, citing her previous recusal. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Kanu had been ordered to appear for a hearing on Monday, February 10, 2025, before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Earlier in January, Kanu filed a petition against Justice Nyako before the National Judicial Council, accusing her of judicial misconduct in handling his trial. And days later, the IPOB leader…
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The Niger Delta Development Commission has debunked reports circulating on social media of a rift between its Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The commission described the report titled ‘Uproar in NDDC as Ogbuku, Wike Fight Dirty” as mischievous. This was contained in a statement signed by the NDDC spokesperson, Seledi Thompson-Wakama on Monday. Thompson-Wakama said the NDDC MD has a very cordial relationship with the FCT minister and other key stakeholders in the Niger Delta region. The statement titled “False Reports of Conflict Between NDDC Boss and FCT Minister reads, “The…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially withdrawn his appeal against the Court of Appeal’s ruling, which nullified the 2024 state budget. The announcement was made on Monday by Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Governor Fubara initially presented the 2024 budget to the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Edison Ehie in December 2023. However, on October 10, 2024, the Appeal Court in Abuja upheld a previous Federal High Court ruling from January 22, 2024, which declared the budget’s passage illegal. The legal dispute arose after pro-Wike…
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, has summoned the officers involved in the shooting of 27-year-old caterer, Tomiwa Oni, on July 24, 2024, at a checkpoint in Itele, Ota, Ogun State. This is as the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered urgent intervention to ensure accountability and support for the victim. PUNCH Metro reported that Tomiwa was said to be returning from her place of work on July 23, 2024, around 10 pm, when her car was stopped along Lafenwa-Ota Road by the police officers. The officers were said to have demanded money from her but…
The police in India have arrested a Nigerian national, Patrick Ngomere, for allegedly hacking the email account of Family Care Pvt. Limited, a pharmaceutical company, and fraudulently diverting Rs 11.73 lakh (approximately $13,361). The Delhi Police Cyber Cell apprehended Ngomere, who was reportedly residing in India without a valid visa. He is suspected to be part of a larger network engaged in cyber fraud across the country. According to the Indian news platform Millennium Post, a report filed with the country’s National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal on Friday revealed that Ngomere had confessed to the crime. Investigations showed that the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shared how he dismissed his daughter from his farm job due to lateness, emphasizing the importance of discipline and punctuality. Speaking at his residence in Abeokuta while receiving the new Chairman of the Board of Management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Dr. Dayo Israel, Obasanjo explained that his decision sent a strong message to his employees, reinforcing the value of accountability. He recalled that after stepping down as Nigeria’s Head of State, his daughter, who was studying Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ibadan, joined his farm for practical experience during her long…
The Nigeria Police Force has refuted widespread speculation suggesting that the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been reinstated under a new operational framework. In an official statement released in Abuja on Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, reaffirmed that SARS, which was officially disbanded on October 11, 2020, remains permanently dissolved. He clarified, “The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has not been reintroduced. Any claims suggesting its return or restructuring should be treated with caution.” ACP Adejobi also advised Nigerians to rely on verified sources for accurate information. He urged the public to follow the official social…
The Kebbi State Government has begun preparations to sponsor the mass wedding of 300 couples, scheduled for February 27. Chairman of the organizing committee, Suleiman Argungu, revealed this to journalists on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi. He stated that the initiative is being carried out in partnership with the Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation (NANAS), a non-governmental organization. To ensure compliance with marital requirements in the state, various committees have been set up to conduct pregnancy tests, genotype tests, HIV/AIDS screenings, and other necessary medical checks. Argungu explained that the mass wedding aligns with Governor Nasir Idris’ commitment to supporting underprivileged…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has stated that it is waiting for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reopen its portal, allowing members to resume lifting petroleum products from the Warri Refinery. The 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery, which recently resumed operations after undergoing rehabilitation for several years, began loading petroleum products about a month ago. However, NNPCL temporarily shut down the facility for routine maintenance, assuring that it would resume operations soon. Speaking in a telephone interview, PETROAN President Dr. Billy Gillis-Harris confirmed that the association has an allocation to lift…
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has revealed that 10 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Delta State House of Assembly are on the verge of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omo-Agege, who was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, made this known on Saturday during an event in Uro-Irri, where he officially welcomed Chief Itiako Ikpokpo, a former two-term chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, into the APC. He asserted that the long-standing dominance of the PDP in Delta State was weakening, with a significant shift in the state’s political landscape underway.…