EU And Nato Vow To Step Up Pressure On Russia after ‘new escalation’ in Germany
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Wednesday to increase pressure on Russia, after an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
Wabara BoT Seeks INEC Recognition For Turaki PDP
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 7 for the hearing of all pending applications and the substantive suit filed by the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise the Kabir Turaki-led interim National Working Committee of the party.
One Soldier Killed, Another Injured In Imo Ambush
One soldier has been killed and another injured after troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade were ambushed by suspected terrorists in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo state.
Rivers Assembly Rejects Four Of Fubara’s Commissioner Nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected four of nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for confirmation.
Ejimakor Urges New IGP To Halt Prosecution of #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters
Aloy Ejimakor, who’s a legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has called on the new Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, to immediately stop the prosecution of individuals standing trial over their alleged participation in the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest.
Moroccan Court Sentences 18 Senegalese Fans Held In Morocco Over Hooliganism Charges
A Moroccan court has sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms ranging from three to 12 months over hooliganism charges.
Terrorists, Kidnappers Reside In Cannabis-growing Areas – NDLEA Boss
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Maj.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has disclosed that terrorists and kidnappers now live in communities where cannabis is grown.
Coup: 16 Indicted Officers To Face Court-Martial — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, said yesterday that the Special Investigative Panel it set up to probe 16 officers of the Armed Forces alleged to have been indicted in acts of indiscipline and coup plotting will face a military court martial.
US Rapper Wiz Khalifa Sentenced To Jail In Romania
American hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa has been handed a nine-month prison sentence by a court in Romania over a drug-related offence connected to a stage performance in the country last year.
Ondo State Command To prosecute suspect over theft
The Ondo State Police Command has said that it would prosecute a suspect, Ilegbami Jacob, for allegedly falsely presenting himself as a cocoa farmer to obtain the sum of N36m from Sunday Adegboyo, with a promise to supply 5.5 tons of cocoa beans, which he failed to deliver.