President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Senate President, Joseph Wayas, on the passing of the elder statesman, whose “influence and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy remain indelible.’’
Read more: Buhari mourns former Senate President, Joseph Wayas
92 year old elder Statesman, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, has urged Igbo youths to respect his age and stop the wanton killings and destruction of property in the South East Zone.
Read more: Respect my age, Stop wanton killings- Elder statesman Amaechi urges Igbo youths
Read more: Gbajabiamila cautions Nigerians against fake news
A Federal High Court, Abuja, will on Jan. 18, 2022, hear a suit filed by the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, challenging its jurisdiction to preside over the matter.
Read more: Court fixes Jan. 18 for Nnamdi Kanu’s suit challenging jurisdiction
The Victims Support Fund (VSF), has presented starter-packs to 52 out-of-school youths related to 100 District Heads killed by Boko Haram in Borno.
Read more: VSF supports families of 100 District Heads killed by insurgents in Borno
Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa, on Wednesday visited the site of the ongoing oil leak in Nembe, 25 days after the incident was reported on Nov 5, describing it as the worst he had seen in his lifetime.
Read more: Gov. Diri visits Nembe Spill, pledges assistance to victims
The Senate Committee on Agriculture on Wednesday in Abuja said about two million metric tons of rice is currently being imported or smuggled into the country.
Read more: Two million metric tons of rice smuggled into Nigeria annually – Senate committee
The police in Lagos on Wednesday arraigned a 23-year-old contract employee, Blessing Ekpe, who allegedly stole five million Naira from the United Bank for Africa (UBA).
