The Citizens Advocacy Group has frowned at the nomination of the former Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for President of the Senate as an “affront on the principle of Separation of Power.” This is coming after weeks of the All Progressives Congress choice of Akpabio for Senate President and Abbas Tajudeen for Speaker of the House of Representatives. A statement by APC spokesperson, Felix Morka, had said the party also nominated a Senator representing Kano-North, Barau Jibrin as Deputy Senate President, and the current House spokesperson, Benjamin Kalu, as Deputy Speaker. But the group, in a statement on…
Author: Lilian Azuh
TRAVELLERS were yesterday stranded around Ogwashi-Uku on the Ughelli/Asaba expressway, following the near collapse of a bridge under construction by CCECC. Those travelling from Asaba and Ughelli ends could not crossover to their end with their vehicles for fear of being sunk by the bridge. Hundreds of travellers were seen crossing over the bridge with their luggage on motorcycles and on foot to continue their journey after abandoning their vehicles to continue their journey. Some commuters and vehicle owners, however, took alternative longer routes to avoid the bridge. The construction company for fear of casualty, closed the road till further…
A Federal High Court in Abuja, recently ordered the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy, Roger Brown, pending the determination of motion on notice filed by three shareholders of the company. The aggrieved shareholders, Juliet Gbaka, Margaret Funmilayo, and Clement Akaeme, had in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/626/23 sought an order compelling the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to appoint suitable persons to run the affairs of the company, among other demands. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who gave the order while ruling on a motion ex-parte dated May 8 moved by the counsel for the plaintiffs, Abiodun Layonu, also suspended…
Popular Yoruba actor, Murphy Afolabi, will be buried today. Afolabi, who clocked 49 on May 5, died Sunday after slipping in his bathroom. The Osogbo-born actor, popularly known for his Yoruba accent, will be buried at his Ikorodu house located at Mopelufa, by Aleke bus stop, after Adamo bus stop, Ijebu Ode road, Ikorodu, barring last minute changes by his family. Celebrities like Mr Latin, Mercy Aigbe, and others had also arrived at the venue to give their last respects.
The PUNCH has exclusively gathered that following the incident that led to the arrest and detention of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti on Monday, the suspect had apologised and given the sum of ₦12,000 to the assaulted officer to repair his damaged vehicle on Saturday. Impeccable sources privy to the incident confirmed the development to our correspondent on Monday, adding that the officer had trailed Seun Kuti to his Akin Osiyemi residence off Allen Avenue, Ikeja after the musician bashed his vehicle on the Third Mainland bridge. A source said, “Seun Kuti was the one that bashed the officer’s vehicle, and…
As the news of popular veteran actor, Saint Obi’s death continues to shock Nigerian, fans have continued to express sadness over the actor who reportedly died after a prolonged illness. The 57-year-old Imo-born thespian reportedly died on May 7 after battling with an undisclosed ailment. Fans and families have continued to pay their last respect to the veteran actor with the hashtag #RIP Saint Obi and #Obinna Nwafor, on Twitter. Sharing a picture taken with the veteran actor, Nigerian author and social media influencer, Reno Omokri, said, “signing a copy of my book, Shunpiking: No Shortcuts To God, for Obinna…
The United States Government has said it had taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle. This was made known in a statement by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, on Monday, published on the website of the US government. “Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle.” While noting that, “the United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world,”…
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Following the disturbing news on the death of popular Nollywood actors, Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi, another actor, Chikezie Uwazie is dead. The actor, reportedly died in the United States of America few days ago after a second brain surgery. One of the leading stars of the early 2000s, Chikezie Uwazie left Nigeria for the United States over seven years ago. Before he relocated, he featured in several Nollywood flicks including the movie, “Musical Whispers”, a film on Autism, produced by Ebele Okaro and directed by Bond Emeruwa. He was also in, “Village Destroyer” alongside Osita Iheme, Ugo Ugbor, and…
The Federal High Court, Abuja has restrained the National Youth Service Corps from further publishing a disclaimer, denying the issuance of a certificate dated January 6, 2003 to the Enugu State Governor-elect, Mr Peter Mbah. Ruling on an ex parte application moved by Mr Emeka Ozoani, SAN, on behalf of Mbah, Justice Inyang Ekwo also barred the NYSC Director, Corps Certification, Mr Ibrahim Muhammad, from continuing to issue a disclaimer to the effect that Mbah’s NYSC certificate was not issued by the corps. Ozoani brought the motion under Section 13(1) & (2) of the Federal High Court Act Cap F12,…