December 2024 – Page 5

Miyetti Allah: Court Orders DSS To Release Bodejo, Says Detention Unlawful

31.12.2024

An Abuja High Court yesterday, ordered the release of Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, from the Department of State Service (DSS) detention. Justice Mohammed Zubairu, in a ruling, described Bodejo’s detention since December 9 after his arrest and without being charged to court as unlawful. Justice Zubairu made the order...

Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture Of $49,700 Recovered From Ex-INEC REC

31.12.2024

A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of $49,700.00 allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel to the Independent Corrupt...

Insecurity: IPOB Tackles Soludo Over Kanu’s Release Comment

31.12.2024

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday criticised Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo for the comments attributed to him that Nnamdi Kanu’s release from detention may not put an end to the insecurity in the South East. He was reported to have said that Kanu’s release could serve as a step towards dialogue and reconciliation,...

Everything Our Leaders’re Doing Must Not Be Viewed With Eyes Of Corruption –Umahi

31.12.2024

David Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, is the Minister of Works. In this interview monitored on Arise Television, he speaks on road infrastructure in Nigeria, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project and what the Federal Government is doing to fix bad roads across Nigeria, among other issues, ANAYO EZUGWU reports How would you say...

Opposition To Tax Reforms Has Nothing To Do With 2027 –Bwala

31.12.2024

Daniel Bwala is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication. In this interview, he speaks on the controversies trailing the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly and the North’s opposition to the bills, among other issues, ANAYO EZUGWU writes A pro-Northern coalition group was at the National Assembly to drum...

Okpebholo Lauds Tinubu, Says Warri Refinery, A Significant Breakthrough In Petroleum Industry

31.12.2024

Following the commencement of operation of Warri refinery on Monday, the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has described the development as a significant breakthrough for the nation’s petroleum industry and a New Year gift to Nigerians. Governor Okpebholo made this remark while reacting to the laudable achievement of President Bola Tinubu-led government in a statement...

Mexico Recovers 31 Bodies From Secret Pits In South Eastern State

31.12.2024

Mexican authorities on Monday said it recovered a total of 31 bodies from pits in a southeastern state plagued by cartel violence since they began excavating the improvised graves. The discovery followed the announcement made by Chiapas State Governor, Eduardo Ramirez to restore stability to Frailesca, an agricultural region near Guatemala where rival drug cartels...

Eno Endorses Champion Breweries As Official Beverage For Ibom Air

31.12.2024

In a landmark endorsement that underscores local pride and economic growth, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared Champion Breweries Plc as the official beverage for Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom’s flagship airline. Speaking at an event commemorating the launch of Champion Breweries’ new canned products, Governor Eno described the brewery as a symbol...

Again, UK Increases Salary Requirements For Skilled Worker Visas From 2025

31.12.2024

The United Kingdom yesterday tightened its noose for immigrants aspiring for visas when it announced a major update to its immigration rules, which significantly raised salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas. New Telegraph gathered last night that starting from January 1, 2025, the changes would require workers in several sectors to meet new, higher salary...

Remove Obstacles To Livestock Trade, Fintiri Urges FG

31.12.2024

Adamawa State Governor Umaru Fintiri yesterday told the Federal Government to remove obstacles hindering the livestock trade. He decried extortion of cattle traders on highways. The governor made the call while receiving the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha. He commended President Bola Tinubu for creating the ministry and appointing Maiha, describing it...