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Femi Falana writes court over ‘plot to arrest’ Omoyele Sowore
A senior lawyer, Femi Falana, has petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged plot by the federal government to re-arrest Omoyele Sowore, publisher of SaharaReporters, over his report on the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, testing positive for coronavirus.
Omoyele Sowore alleges plot to re-arrest him over coronavirus report
Rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian government of plotting to detain him over his report on the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, testing positive for COVID-19.
President Buhari resumes work
Already, the President on the recommendation of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on #Coronavirus, #PTFCOVID19, approved the suspension of weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetings, which he would have chaired today, until further notice.
Bauchi shuts down schools
All public and private schools in the Bauchi State have been asked to shut down as the government takes measures in preventing the spread of coronavirus, known as Covid-19 and Lassa Fever in the state.
Insecurity: Senate wants police decentralized
The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Security Challenges has called for the decentralization of the Nigeria Police Force as a way of improving efficiency aimed at addressing the problem of insecurity bedeviling the country.
US: Nigerian Army, DSS intimidated voters, electoral officials, observers
A report by the United States Government suggests that security operatives in Nigeria intimidated voters, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and election observers during the 2019 general elections.
AGF: Count me out of former Emir Sanusi dethronement
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has said that he was not in any way connected with the dethronement of the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II and his subsequent banishment to Nassarawa State.
DSS denies killing man who breached presidential security protocol in Kebbi
The Department of State Services says it has begun disciplinary action against its personnel found to have been negligent while on the entourage of President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Argungu, Kebbi State.
Some security cases can’t be brought to court – DSS tells judge
The Department of State Services has told a Federal High Court sitting in Asaba that some sensitive national security matters cannot be brought to court hence its decision to detain a trader, Anthony Okolie, for 10 weeks without a valid court order.
Awe residents eagerly expecting Sanusi at Jumat Service
Though they are aware of his presence in their community, most residents of Awe, the rustic town of about 90 kilometres south of Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, where Muhammadu Sanusi, the former Emir of Kano was banished to have not set their eyes on him.
Nigeria calls first witness in Omoyele Sowore’s trial
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, called its first witness in the trial of SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore’s, and his co-defendant, Mr. Olawale Bakare, who are being prosecuted on two counts of treasonable felony.
DSS to arraign INEC officials for alleged electoral fraud
The Department of State Services (DSS) has resolved to arraign Sulaiman Ikhuoriah, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Ousted Emir Sanusi ‘whisked away to unknown destination’
Security Operatives have arrested Muhammadu Sansui II, the dethroned Emir of Kano and whisked him out of the ancient city amidst tight Security.
Adams Oshiomhole: Why ‘blacklegs’ in APC want me out
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress has linked the crises which culminated in a court ruling that he should vacate office to the struggle for 2023 Presidential election ticket of the ruling party.
Cross River clergies urge NJC not to confirm Justice Eneji as acting chief judge
Some clergies under the aegis of Concerned Gospel Ministers in Cross River, have urged National Judicial Commission (NJC) not to confirm Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State nominee, Justice Maurice Eneji, as acting Chief Judge of the State.
APC chairman Adams Oshiomhole visits President Buhari, says some members after him ahead 2023
The embattled National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr. Adams Oshiomhole has accused some of the members of the ruling party of anti-party activities.
Adams Oshiomhole remains APC chairman as Kano court sets aside Abuja ruling
Justice Lewis Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Kano, Thursday, set aside a ruling of the FCT High Court suspending Mr. Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Court sets aside ruling suspending Adams Oshiomhole
A Federal High Court in Kano on Thursday set aside a ruling of the FCT High Court suspending the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.
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Reps member calls for suspension of utility bills
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Afenifere: President Buhari should have given Nigerians enough time to prepare for lockdown
Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari should have given the residents of Lagos, Ogun and Abuja enough time to prepare before announcing the lockdown of the states.
FAO urges countries to keep food chain alive, avoid crisis
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Over 100,000 recover around the world as confirmed virus cases reach 384,432
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Nigeria’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 65
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 14 new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria.
Official: Inadequate test kits pose grave danger to Nigeria
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Education, Aliyu Tilde, on Wednesday said Nigeria may not be able to handle a large Covid-19 outbreak due to a shortage of test kits.
Nigeria records five new virus cases
According to the lead agency in the battle against the scourge in Nigeria, the new cases were recorded in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Lagos and Rivers States.
Ogun announces closure of international, local borders
The Ogun State Government has announced the closure of its borders with its neighbouring states and the Republic of Benin to stem further spread of the coronavirus pandemic.