The President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero risk been arrested and detained over alleged Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion and Cybercrime against him by Nigeria Police Force. TheNewspad recalls that before the development, Ajaero had criticised the federal government for raiding the Building housing the Secretariat in Abuja during the...
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Ogbeide-Ihama, 6 others get FG appointments
The federal government has approved the appointment of Engineer Mr Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama as the Executive Director (Strategy & Commercial) in the Management team of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) headed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ms Jennifer Adighije. Ogbeide-Ihama, represented Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2015-2023 on the platform...
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Police round-off special training for operatives
The intensive tactical training programme for operatives of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), geared towards effective policing strategy, has been rounded off Ende Hills, Nasarawa State. The completion of the rigorous training underscores the commitment of the squad to ensure safety and security in across the Communities. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the training...
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PDP: Obaseki doesn’t collect security vote
The Edo State chairmen of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Tony Aziegbemi has declared that Governor of the State Godwin Obaseki does not collect security vote like other Nigeria Governors. Mr Aziegbemi noted that Governor Obaseki is sacrificing his own security vote for the development of the State, particularly in Education and health sectors that...
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N5bn suit: CJ petitioned over judge’s transfer
A Benin based politician Col. David Imuse (Rtd), has sued the Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa, seeking an order of to start de novo (start over again) the N5 billion libel suit instituted against him by the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Mike Igini. Igini approached the...
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Tinubu travels to France amid FG Jets seizure
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, 2024 after a French Court had ordered the seizure of three presidential Jets until the payment of $74.5m awarded to Zhongshan. TheNewspad reports that the ongoing dispute over alleged contract violation involves the Federal Government, the Ogun State Government and...
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CAF Champions League: Obaseki congratulates Edo Queens for semifinals qualifications
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the State’s female football team, Edo Queens for securing a ticket at the CAF Champions League WAFU B Qualifier, after defeating Omnisport Etincelle 1-0 in their final Group B match. Edo Queens who are Nigeria’s representative to the fourth edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League...
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Edo PDP alleges police crackdown on chieftains
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned alleged harassment, intimidation and unlawful arrest of its Chieftains and supporters by Nigeria Police without trial, ahead of Edo State gubernatorial election slated for September 21st 2024. Director General Asue/Ogie Campaign Management Council, Mr Matthew Iduoriyekemwen made the allegation on Sunday at a Press briefing in Benin City...
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Man egests 88 cocaine wraps for $2,000 pledge
A drug user, Paul Okwuy Mbadugha has excreted 88 wraps of cocaine he egested after four days he was placed under excretion observation in a failed business deal, which would have earn him $2,000. Operatives of the the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) blew the lid at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja...
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Uninvited presidential aides barred from UNGA
Unaccredited presidential aides have barred from attending the 79th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Mr Ajuri Ngelale said the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila said government officials who have no...