Abuja, Kogi courts issue counter orders over Yahaya Bello’s arrest
A legal tug-of-war has ensued as courts in Abuja and Kogi state issue conflicting orders regarding the arrest of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. In Abuja, a Federal High Court granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) an arrest warrant against Bello on Wednesday. The decision comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct during his tenure. However, in a twist of events, a Kogi High Court presided over by Judge I. A Jamil issued a restraining order against the EFCC, preventing them from arresting Bello. The move has added complexity to the legal proceedings surrounding the former
Commuters stranded in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, others as fuel scarcity bites harder
LAGOS—Commuters were, yesterday, stranded in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo and some other states, as the ongoing fuel crisis bites harder in the country. The scarcity, which started in Abuja about three weeks ago, crept into Oyo and Lagos last weekend. Vanguard gathered yesterday that the latest scarcity was caused by a cut in the supply of petrol by 22 per cent to 65.24 million litres per day on June 20, 2022, from 79.53 litres per day in May. This, coupled with the inability of operators to move available product from depots to their retail outlets because of the high cost of
Coronavirus hits Abuja; FIRS staff, two others test positive
Three persons have tested positive to COVID-19 in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The index case was one of the passengers on the British Airways flight that landed on March 13, 2020. The index case was also reported to be an official of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. The three patients are now at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital. Get the latest news at your fingertips by Downloading our news App via Google Play Store
British Airways coming to Abuja from London loses engine, returns to base
An Abuja-bound, British Airways flight BA083, yesterday, made an air return to London Heathrow Airport, after its aircraft lost an engine en route. The aircraft took off from Heathrow Airport late Tuesday, and was airborne when pilot announced that the aircraft would be returning to its port of departure. The Guardian reports that the airline in a statement said: “For your information, the aircraft experienced a minor technical issue, and our pilots elected to return to Heathrow. In terms of the emergency services meeting the aircraft, this is standard practice. “Our aircraft returned to Heathrow and was met by the
Onnoghen’s Removal Worst Than Rigging On Election Day- Abuja Protesters
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have staged a protest in Abuja, asking the United States of America and the United Kingdom to "activate their warning by placing visa restrictions and prosecute those who participated in the illegal and unconstitutional suspension of Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria". The organisations also called for the prosecution of President Muhammadu Buhari at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The protest took place in front of the US Embassy, and attracted the presence of several activists and youth groups, who described the suspension of the CJN by as "a threat to democracy and
Groups, Electricity Consumers In Ondo, Delta, Ekiti, Edo Storm Abuja To Protest Renewal of BEDC’s License
Groups of youth on Thursday stormed the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing in Maitama, Abuja to protest against the renewal of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company operational licence. Electricity consumers in Ondo Coordinated by Bring Back Our Light (BBOL) According to Primium Times, the protest was organised by the BEDC Franchise States Peoples’ Alliance and had protesters, comprising smaller groups from Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti States. Electricity consumers in Edo State coordinated by Edo Civil Society Organisation (Edoscos) The groups urged the ministry to avoid being compromised and demanded for the non-extension of the
Police Fires Teargas At Protesting PDP Leaders In Abuja, Ben Bruce Alleges
Police have reportedly attacked leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who are currently protesting the outcome of the just concluded Osun State governosrhsip election with teargass and gunshot at INEC office in Abuja. Senatro Ben Bruce who raised the allegation said he was teargassed for participating in a peaceful protest. His word: “I have just been teargassed by the @PoliceNG at @inecnigeria office. Gunshots have been fired. “This was a peaceful protest. How can I be treated like this in a country I have fought for and invested in? “This is madness, I came with words they
Dankwambo, FFK, Feel Concern Over Earth Tremor In Abuja
Authorities of the Federal Capital Territory Administration have confirmed an Earth tremor in parts of the Nation's Capital. According to AIT report, the Incident which is the second in the Territory in five years saw the vibration and movement of the Earth in Mpape and parts of Maitama District off the Kubwa expressway. Following this development, Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo and Chief Femi Fanikayode have reacted this morning throug a separate tweets. Dankwambo wrote: "I have been following the conversation on the earth tremors in our Nation’s capital. I urge everyone to stay safe and calm. I
BREAKING: Supporters Clash At PDP Secretariat In Abuja
There has been a fight at the entrance of the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. The fight, which occurred at the Wadata Plaza where the party headquarters is located, resulted in a stampede as people scamper for safety. The situation was quickly prevented from escalating as police officers arrived at the scene and dispersed the crowd with tear gas. According to an eyewitness, the fight started when the PDP supporters spotted someone among them displaying a flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, are
