An exemplary civil society leader and renowned human right activist with great sense of humour and character, brewed in undaunted spirit of patriotism, nationalism and activism, late Innocent Chukwuma distinguished himself in the late 1980s, while demonstrating uncommon interest, objectivity and professionalism in the relentless fight for democracy, human rights and good governance in Nigeria. These outstanding qualities were brought to bear when he joined other well-meaning students within the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) platform in peaceful protests against the arbitrary powers of the military rule, while exhibiting resilience and unity of purpose in advocating return to democracy…
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Singapore will accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for COVID-19 tests and vaccines from May. Its aviation regulator said on Monday, becoming one of the first countries to adopt the initiative. Singapore will accept the International Air Transport Association (IATA) mobile travel pass for pre-departure checks, where travellers can get clearance to fly to and enter Singapore by showing a smartphone application containing their data from accredited laboratories. The pass was successfully tested by Singapore Airlines. More than 20 carriers, including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines were also testing the pass. “The success of…
The Adamawa Police Command on Monday, arrested a 27-year-old suspect for stabbing a 57-year-old Yaji Lawal on suspicion of having affair with his wife in Adamawa. A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, DSP Suleiman Nguroje made available to ASHENEWS on Monday, said “the suspect, John Samuel, a resident of Bandasarga village, Ganye local government of the state, said he returned home on Sunday, between 11 and 12pm and met the victim in his house; there and then, he suspected the victim of having affairs with his wife; all of a sudden he stabbed him with a knife and…
Some gunmen on Monday attacked the Imo Police Command Headquarters and the Correctional Centre with explosives and freed some inmates. The gunmen were said to have operated with no fewer than 10 vehicles at about 2 a.m. on Monday overpowering the security guards at the police command. A source who wanted anonymity further said that no fewer than 150 suspects were released from the command in the process. It was also gathered that no fewer than 1, 500 inmates of the correctional centre were freed in the attack. As at 9 a.m on Monday, military men and other security operatives…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has condoled Chief Joseph Penawou over the death of his mother, Mama Yeiebimo-Ere Kasua Penawou (née Corsin). In a condolence message to Mama Penawou’s son and foremost Delta state entrepreneur, Chief Joseph Penawou who is the Country Chairman, Daewoo E & C Nigeria and Chairman/CEO of First Marine and Engineering Services Limited, Omo-Agege expressed the need for all those who knew her to feel further inspired to contribute towards societal uplifting the way the late matriarch did, even in the face of daunting odds. “Born in Northern Nigeria some 73years ago,…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Islamic Cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, have called on the Federal Government to establish a special court to prosecute bandits and kidnappers across the country. They made the call on Sunday in Abeokuta in a communique issued after a closed-door meeting between the Gumi-led delegation and Obasanjo. In the communique, the due also said that local councils, State and Federal governments should work together to ensure that out-of-school children were returned to school. According to the communique, education remains a major factor in tackling insecurity. The communique stressed that special courts should be created to deal…
Nigerian Grammy-award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy, has been nominated for International Male Solo Artist category of the 41st edition of the BRITs Awards. The BRIT Awards, simply called, ‘The BRITs’ are the British Phonographic Industry’s annual popular music awards. The organisers of BRITs awards took to its instagram handle @brits to announce the nominees of the 2021 edition. “The nominees for #BRITs 2021 International Male Solo Artist are: @springsteen, @burnaboygram, @childishgambino, @tameimpala and @theweeknd ⚡️,” organisers wrote. The renowned “Way Too Big” singer was nominated along with American singer and rapper, Donald Glover, veteran music icon Bruce Springsteen,…
Former Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show 2019 “Pepper Dem” season 4, Omashola Oburoh has debut in a new Nollywood movie ‘The Amanta Twins’. The reality show star said he was so excited for making the cover of the Nollywood new movie, took to his instagram handle to congratulates himself and asked his fans to anticipate more. According to him, this new movie has landed him a major role and he does not want to take it for granted as he shared the photos. “I remember back in the days before we buy Naija movies we go first check who…
The Presidency has reacted to Sunday’s Easter Message by the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Kukah, saying that his “comments are no more than a sample of the unrestrained rhetoric Fr. Kukah trades in.” The Catholic Bishop had, in his message to commemorate the 2021 Easter celebration, stated among other things, that government serves propaganda and create imaginary enemies However, a statement by the Presidential spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu said that while Kukah was “playing partisan politics”, he also “did not speak like a man of God.” The Presidency challenged the Bishop to visit the Northeast and ask residents if…
The Court of Appeal sitting at Asaba has just affirmed the judgment of the High Court, Ughelli declaring that the Delta State government lacks the power to authorize and demand the payment of levy and issuance of Road Worthiness Certificate in respect of private vehicles. Justice Joseph Eyo Ekanem On 12th March 2021, while delivering the judgment in appeal NO: CA/B/333/2017, stated that he found no merit in the Appeal and therefore affirmed the decision of the trial court. According to the Certified True Copy of the judgment sighted by TheNigeriaLawyer, the Court further stated that “Before drawing the curtain…