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By Deborah Nnamdi Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday, said the travails of the agitator are adversely impacting his family. Ejimakor in his post on X.com said: “Let this be clear, The travails of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu impact most on members of his immediate family who are the frontline stakeholders and thus better placed to act in his best interest. “Those working against every move made by his family members are working against #MNK.” This is coming after Kanu’s brother, Kanunta, accused President Bola Tinubu of reneging on his…

Germany has launched a new online platform to simplify the visa application process for Nigerians seeking to work, study, or join family members in the country. Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the online visa application portal as a positive development that will help the country meet its demand for skilled workers. “Every year, Germany is short of at least 400,000 skilled workers. 400,000 clever minds and even more agile hands to keep our country running in the skilled crafts sector, the care sector, and tech companies. Our national economy is also in a global competition to attract trainees, apprentices,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen in Zamfara State have reportedly imposed a N172.7 million levy on 25 villages in the Tsafe West area, driving hundreds of residents from their homes in fear of violent reprisals. According to reports from Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the gunmen, allegedly led by notorious bandit leader Danisuhu, have also demanded in-kind contributions such as bags of soybeans from the affected communities. The targeted villages and their respective levies include Gijinzama (N8.5 million), Dakolo (N5 million and 20 bags of soybeans), Gunja (N7 million), Kauyen Kane (N5 million), and Kurar…

Photo: unrelated gas explosion incident By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has said that 18 persons were severely injured in a gas explosion that occurred in the Oroazi community, Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at a gas refilling shop, causing significant damage to nearby buildings. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. According to her, “Yes, I can confirm that the explosion was caused by a welder repairing a refrigerator.” “The technician was using a gas cylinder to weld while simultaneously…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen in Zamfara State have reportedly imposed a N172.7 million levy on 25 villages in the Tsafe West area, driving hundreds of residents from their homes in fear of violent reprisals. According to reports from Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the gunmen, allegedly led by notorious bandit leader Danisuhu, have also demanded in-kind contributions such as bags of soybeans from the affected communities. The targeted villages and their respective levies include Gijinzama (N8.5 million), Dakolo (N5 million and 20 bags of soybeans), Gunja (N7 million), Kauyen Kane (N5 million), and Kurar…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has announced the arrest of a US-trained Hollywood and Nollywood filmmaker, Emeka Emmanuel Mbadiwe, who is also a motivational speaker. Mbadiwe was arrested in his hotel room in Lekki after the arrest of his partner, Uzoekwe Ugochukwu James, earlier that same day at a warehouse in Ajao Estate, Ikeja. According to a statement by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, January 5, James was sent by Mbadiwe to retrieve a shipment of 33 parcels of “Loud,” a potent strain of cannabis weighing 17.30 kilograms. The shipment…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a wanted drug Kingpin and Lagos socialite, Alhaja Aishatu Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her mansion in the Okota area of Lagos, following the interception of a truckload of illicit drug consignment from her staff same day. A statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, January 5, said the 61-year-old Alhaja Ajoke who is known as “Iya Ruka” in the underworld had her true identity shrouded in mystery for years while she remained on the wanted list of the NDLEA for leading one…

Photo: Chief Izoukumor flanked by stakeholders during the event Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is poised to execute widespread infrastructural development and ensure the distribution of democratic benefits to the state’s citizens throughout the new year, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stalwart, Chief Favour Izoukumor, has revealed. Izoukumor, the Executive Director of Social Services at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), made the assertion when he addressed his teeming supporters and party stalwart at his annual retreat for stakeholders and hundreds of his political supporters at the weekend in Edjeba, Warri South Local Government Area. He was…

Photo: President Tinubu and Mbah in Enugu on Saturday By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Abuja There is growing fear within the ranks of the opposition’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the loyalty and commitment of some of the party’s governors to its cause, following rumours that they have pledged allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Niger Daily News authoritatively gathered that the party is sweating over the commitments of six of its 12 governors, including Sheriff Oborevwori and Peter Mbah of Delta and Enugu states, respectively. It was further gathered that the fear heightened on Saturday with the visit…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu on Saturday hailed Enugu Governor, Barr Peter Mbah’s development strides in the state. Tinubu, who is on a one-day official visit to the Coal City State, spoke during his stakeholders’ engagement at the Banquet Hall, Governor’s Lodge, Enugu State Government House. He said the governor “is doing a fantastic job. I am glad that Enugu got a very good tomorrow, today, I salute Peter Mbah for his commitment to development. “You have built up a good team and I have reviewed several things with you in Abuja. You have encouraged me on the technological…