Government delays Chinese super embassy decision again
The government has again delayed making a decision on whether the Chinese super embassy can go ahead.
Author: PNN Editor
Wike’s Aide Tackles Peter Obi, Says FCT Not Run Like ‘Beer Parlour’ Government
The senior special assistant to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, has criticised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that he should stop seeking media attention and focus on his political future. Olayinka, in a statement on Thursday, said the FCT Administration under the Minister Nyesom Wike was not operating the kind of ‘beer parlour-style […]
FCTA Demolishes Multi-million Naira Estate
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Thursday, demolished a nearly-completed mini-estate in the Dutse District of the FCT, asserting that the developers ignored repeated warnings that the land was unsuitable for construction of houses. The estate, located on Sam Mbakwe Street near Cedar Crest Hospital and had over 10 duplexes and four two-storey duplexes, […]
Lawyer’s Absence Stalls DSS N5.5bn Defamation Suit Against SERAP
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has shifted hearing in a N5.5 billion defamation suit instituted against the Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) by two aggrieved operatives of the Department of the State Services (DSS), to November 12. Justice Halilu Yusuf, on Thursday, shifted hearing in the suit following […]
I Was Never Part Of Tinubu’s Legal Team — Amupitan
The nominee for the chairmanship of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has dismissed claims suggesting that he was part of President Bola Tinubu’s legal team during the 2023 presidential election petition hearings. Appearing before the Senate Committee of the Whole for his screening on Thursday afternoon, Amupitan clarified that he “never […]
Internal Security Commissioner’s Phone Stolen At Security Event In Kaduna
A suspected phone thief has stolen the mobile phone of the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Barrister Sule Shu’aibu (SAN). The incident reportedly occurred during a security-related event in Kaduna on Thursday. Reports indicated that the theft happened at public gathering, raising questions about how the suspect was able to commit […]
‘Elections Will Be Credible, Losers Will Congratulate Winners’, Says Amupitan
The nominee for chairmanship of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has pledged to restore integrity and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system, saying his goal was to make elections so transparent that “the loser will congratulate the winner.” Speaking during his screening at the Senate Committee of the Whole on Thursday […]
Federal Government Plans Empowerment Of Inmates After Prison Term
The Federal Government has said that it was working on partnership opportunities with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in the areas of empowering inmates after the completion of their term as well as facilitating pro bono litigation services for those awaiting trials. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, […]
Rivers: Police Arrest Suspected Car Snatcher Seen In Viral Video
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested one of the suspected car snatchers in Choba axis of Port Harcourt, seen on a video that has gone viral on social media. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, identified the suspect […]
I Will Explore INEC Autonomy, Amupitan Tells Senators
The nominee for the chairmanship of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has told Senators that if confirmed for the position and when he takes over at the Commission, he will explore the Constitution to make the Electoral umpire truly independent. Answering lawmakers’ questions during his screening for the position of INEC […]