-Columbus dispatch As President Donald Trump moved last month to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, an Egyptian intelligence officer quietly placed phone calls to the hosts of several influential talk shows in Egypt. “Like all our Arab brothers,” Egypt would denounce the decision in public, Capt. Ashraf al-Kholi told the
Read MoreBy SAMUEL PRINCE-NNAJI The Federal High Court has ordered the Nigerian Police force and Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State to pay a N40m compensation to the President of Chocolate City Group, Audu Maikori over his unlawful arrest and detention between February 17 and 18 2017 and March 10, and 13,
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A Former NBA President and a senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun, has said Nigeria can curb corruption by adopting the Swedish, Singaporean policies of making health services and education free for the citizens. He noted that when certain essential things are offered for the people free of charge, it
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The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Kate Abiri (CON) has granted pardon to eight Awaiting Trial Inmates at Yeneagoa Prison in the state capital who were released immediately. Justice Abiri pardoned the inmates while performing Jail Delivery Exercise to mark 2017/2018 Legal Year Ceremony. Yenagoa Prison as Chief judge of
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By Daniel Jones The Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators yesterday reiterated their demand for the restructuring of the country, return of oil blocs, relocation of oil companies headquarters and resource control. The group’s statement was signed by General John Duku of Niger Delta Watchdogs; Convener, General Ekpo Ekpo of Niger Delta Volunteers, General Osarolor Nedam, of
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The University of Ilorin branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that it did not join the on-going nationwide strike embarked upon by the union because the national leadership of ASUU has severed relationship with majority of academic staff of the Unilorin chapter since 2001. Speaking with
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By ORU LEONARD The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside commiserates with the Inspector General of Police; Mr. Ibrahim Idris, the immediate family and the entire Police Force on the demise of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of maritime command, AIG Pius Imue. The
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By STELLA UKWUOMA The International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety Nigeria) on Tuesday stated that they have lost confidence in the investigative capabilities of the duo of Anambra State Police Command and Anambra state government in the St. Philip Catholic Church macabre incident. In a press statement
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A nongovernmental, Nation First Foundation (NFF), at the weekend urged media organisations in the country to avoid using their platforms to promote hate speeches. Expressing dismay on the ongoing war of hate speeches from personalities, socio-political leaders, politicians, groups, religious and regional leaders, the National Coordinator of the foundation, Onianwa Elidad,
Read MoreFollowing the APC Stakeholders meeting that held today (Friday) at ESI, 120 Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt under the oversight of some national officers of the party, it has been re-affirmed that the state-wide LGA Congresses slated for tomorrow, Saturday, 29th July, 2017 will go ahead as earlier scheduled. Speaking after today’s meeting,
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