The Expelled NYCN VP, Smart Uwakwe Apologizes to Amb. Sukubo And Pledges His Loyalty
The expelled Vice President S/E of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), the apex Youth body in Nigeria, Comrade Smart Uwakwe has tendered an unreserved apology to the President of the NYCN, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, and pledged his…
Army, Navy kill five IPOB fighters in Imo
Personnel of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy have killed five fighters of the Indigenous People of Biafra during a gun battle that occurred at Ejemekuru in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. The encounter with IPOB’s fighters…
Food smuggling: FG intercepts 141 grain trucks, drivers threaten strike over attacks
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Maiduguri Zonal Command, during the seizure of 21 trucks loaded with food and other items heading towards Ndjamena, Chad Republic; Central African Republic and Cameroon… on Tuesday. Photos: EFCC. Okechukwu Nnodim, Dirisu…
Women’s inclusion in politics important for sustainable development — EU
The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Samuela Isopi, has stated that the active participation of women in decision-making and politics remains important if Nigeria is to achieve equality, sustainable development, peace, and democracy. She noted that while women…
Sachet alcohol sale continues at parks, NAFDAC awaits minister’s directive
The sale and use of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml continue despite the ban on the products over one month ago. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control commenced the enforcement of the…
888 candidates fail the bar exam, 251 make first class
A total of 888 candidates failed the final bar examination conducted in November 2023 by the Nigerian Bar Association. This was because 4,412 candidates were successful out of a total of 5,300 who sat for the examination. Among the successful…
Appeal court vacates order sacking Abure, others
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court which restrained Julius Abure and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party. Ruling on an ex parte application…
N7.6bn fraud: Appeal Court dismisses attempt
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rejected the Federal Government’s attempt to retry the former governor of Abia and the senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, in the N7.6bn fraud case preferred against him. Justice Mohammed Idris of…
CDA News updates you need to know Wednesday morning
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet to resume visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu…