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Wike's cousin assumes office as INEC commissioner in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed Anugbum Onuoha, a former aide and cousin to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the ... Read More


Court sentences man to life in prison for raping daughter

Nigeria, April 25 -- HA High Court in Cross River State has convicted and sentenced a 46-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his daughter. The judge, Blessing Egwu, imposed the maximum sente... Read More


APC suspends Akpabio's spokesperson for holding 'unapproved' meeting

Nigeria, April 25 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has suspended the Senate President's media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, following a dispute over c... Read More


Court hears more evidence on cash-dollar deals in Yahaya Bello's trial

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday overruled an objection by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's lawyer, allowing prosecutors to continue leading evidence alleging la... Read More


Editors fault NBC over threat to sanction broadcasters

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Nigerian Guild of Editors has raised concerns over a move by the National Broadcasting Commission to sanction broadcast presenters accused of expressing personal opinions as f... Read More


Nigerian govt increases workers' allowances, introduces new pension scheme

Nigeria, April 25 -- The federal government has approved an increase in Duty Tour Allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowances for its workers. It also approved a 100 per cent DTA increase for fede... Read More


Lawyer sues Nigerian govt, army over ex-Boko Haram fighters reintegration programme

Nigeria, April 25 -- A human rights lawyer, Maxwell Opara, has sued the Nigerian government and the army to stop the reintegration of repentant insurgents into the Nigerian society. He filed the suit... Read More


We're spending N24 billion for 260 new PHCs in Enugu - Official

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Enugu State Government says the ongoing construction of 260 Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state will cost N24 billion. The Secretary to the Enugu State Gove... Read More


Debt Dispute: Court to arraign Umahi's accuser, Ohiri, for cyberstalking

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday set 29 April for the arraignment of a woman, Tracynither Ohiri, over alleged cyberstalking of the Minister of Works, David Umahi. Judge ... Read More


How kidnappers abducted electrician after luring him with job offers - Police

Nigeria, April 25 -- The police in Anambra State, South-east Nigeria, have rescued an electrician who was kidnapped after being lured with a job offer in the state. The police spokesperson in Anambra... Read More