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Floods · AbujaNigeria is battling its worst floods in a decade with more than 300 people killed in 2021 including at least 20 this week. The floods in 27 of Nigeria's 36 states and capital city have affected half a million people including 100,000 displaced. The disaster has also destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland, worsening fears of a disruption of food supply.See the Story
Nigeria battles worst floods in years; 300 killed in 2021
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Labour Party · AbujaPeter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), has hailed Nigerian youths and others who marched in support of his candidacy in Abuja, on Saturday. Mr Obi, in a tweet, expressed his delight at the action of his supporters and wished a newly wedded couple who participated in the exercise a fruitful union. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fixed Wednesday, 28 September, for the official commencement of political campaigns for all political parties.See the Story
2023 election: Peter Obi reacts as Obidients shut down Abuja
Africa · AbujaICPC Chairman Prof. Bolaji Owasannoye sounded the alarm at a capacity-building session for members of the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption. He disapproved of the misappropriation of public finances in both revenue collection and expenditure, as well as illegal financial flow and improper use of funds.See the Story
ICPC raises alarm over diversion of public funds
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Africa · AbujaSuit filed by Udom Ekpoudom challenging the submission of Godswill Akpabio as its candidate for the Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district in 2023 was on Friday dismissed by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Donatus Okorowo, held that the plaintiff's action was not justiciable, hence, the suit was incompetent. The lawsuit followed the emergence of Mr Akpapio as the party's candidate in the APC re-run primary poll held on June 8.See the Story
APC: Court rules in Ekpoudom’s suit challenging Akpabio’s nomination
Social Media · AbujaJohn Lyon, a notorious kidnap kingpin, has been arrested in Abuja. The suspect is among the kidnap gangs terrorising Bayelsa State and its environs. Details of his arrest are still sketchy as of the time of filing its report. Nigerians have taken to the micro-blogging platform, Twitter to express their reactions.See the Story
Paul Okoye reacts following arrest of kidnapper known for flaunting wealth on social media
Abuja · AbujaAbuja Division of the Federal High Court will on September 26 hear a motion seeking an order compelling the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to release details of the asset declaration forms of INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu. The motion on notice filed by an applicant, Emmanuel Agonsi, to the effect, was scheduled for a hearing on Monday.See the Story
Court to hear suit seeking release of INEC chairman’s asset declaration form
Church · AbujaDesmond Adamson and his wife Blessing took Nigerians by surprise after they showed up at the Labour Party rally in Abuja minutes after pledging their wedding vows. According to a video making rounds on social media, Mr Adamson adorned a wine coloured tuxedo alongside his wife who was dressed in a white overflowing gown, holding a bouquet of flowers.See the Story
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Abuja · AbujaThe Appeal Court in Abuja has rejected Governor Gboyega Oyetola's request to relocate the sitting of the Tribunal to Abuja. The Court of Appeal noted that the Security Agencies in the State have assured the Court of their co-operation and support in enhancing the security of the tribunal and its sittings.See the Story
Osun election: Appeal Court rejects Oyetola’s request to relocate Tribunal to Abuja
Abuja · AbujaThe wife of a man who was killed in a car crash has been charged with murder. She was allegedly killed by her husband, who was also killed in the crash. Her husband's body was found in the wreckage of a car. The case has been adjourned until next week.See the Story
Son petitions IGP over police’s refusal to produce suspect for father’s murder trial
Abuja · AbujaThe Abuja based legal practitioner said the ethics of the profession was gradually eroding.See the Story
Lawyer worries over non-adherence to professional ethics by colleagues
Africa · AbujaA viral video captured the moment the dreaded kidnapper was arrested by the police and handcuffed. He was shedding tears and pleading for mercy, saying he had only kidnapped people twice. Eons Intelligence reports that available information indicated that Lion is part of those terrorizing Bayelsa State and its environs.See the Story
