The United Nations is calling on governments around the world to donate money totaling $4.4 billion to fund life-saving aid deliveries for Afghanistan. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she would be taking part in the online donor conference, which is being co-hosted by Qatar, Britain and Germany on Thursday. Representatives of Afghan civil society will also be present, though the conference has been overshadowed by recently announced restrictions being placed on women and girls by the ruling Taliban. According to the UN, 24.4 million people in Afghanistan currently depend on humanitarian aid to survive, almost 60 per cent of…
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A Competition and Consumer Protection (CCP) Tribunal sitting in Abuja has restrained Multi-Choice Nigeria Limited from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and services scheduled to begin on April 1. The three-member tribunal, presided over by Thomas Okosun, gave the order following an ex-parte motion moved by Festus Onifade, a legal practitioner, on behalf of himself and the Coalition of Nigeria Consumers. Other members of the tribunal include Sola Salako Ajulo and Ibrahim EL-Yakubu. In the suit marked: CCPT/OP/1/2022, Multi-Choice Nigeria Limited and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) are 1st and 2nd respondents respectively. The motion ex-parte…
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has cautioned Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike that he cannot use his uncut language to stop presidential aspirants from the North, who are gunning for the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or any other political party from doing so. Its spokesperson, Abdullaziz Suleiman in a statement on Wednesday, said as the representatives of various interest groups from Northern Nigeria, the CNG, is no longer disposed to watching with restraint, to the point of condoning and accommodating such unreasonable and unacceptable conduct, perpetrated against northern interests by the Wikes and their lackeys, declaring…
Thirty-six Nigerian governors have appealed the Federal High Court judgment which dismissed their suit challenging the planned deduction of $418 million from the Federation Account. The money is meant to settle debts owed consultants engaged by state and local governments on the Paris Club refunds. The Federal High Court in Abuja on March 25 dismissed a suit instituted by the 36 states’ Attorneys-General challenging plans by the Federal Government to deduct funds from the federation account to settle $418 million judgment debt in relation to the Paris Club refund. A statement issued on behalf of the governors by their Attorneys…
At least, 26 per cent of schools in the northeast have been targeted by suicide bombers, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated. It said an improved system of school data collection, analysis and usage will help bridge the gap caused by protracted conflict in the education sector. UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Phuong T. Nguyen, said this in a statement in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to Nguyen, 50 government education officers in the northeast region have been trained in the collection of quality data with support from the European Union. She added that the capacity building initiative…
The Managing Director of Chido Cargoes Maritime Logistics Services Limited, Dr. Chidozie Idoko has thrown his weight behind Prince Emeka Mamah as he declares to represent the people of Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in the 2023 general elections. The progenitor of Chido Group, Gburugburu is a Goal, a native of Umuonehe in Aji community in Essodo ward 1 assured Prince Mamah that Chido Group is ready to run his campaign in Igbo-Eze North local government area and Udenu. Recall that Dr Idoko, the founder of “Gburugburu is a Goal” successfully carried out extensive campaign within…
Emeka Mamah has declared to represent the people of Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency of Enugu in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Prince Mamah, who declared at his residence on Wednesday, said he is contesting under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His declaration was propelled by his concerned friends and allies in Igbo-Eze North local government area and Udenu who procured intent form for him. Prince Mamah has meritoriously and successfully contributed his quota to the development of Igbo-Eze North Council Area and Enugu State at large by serving as Commissioner for Environment; Caretaker Chairman, Igbo-Eze North local government…
The Nigerian Senate has urged the nation’s army and Air Force to carry out sustained bombardment of terrorists’ enclaves in and around Kaduna state to restore peace and security. This followed a motion by Senator Uba Sani who drew the attention of the Senate to the increased terrorists attacks in the state. Recall that Monday evening, the terrorists bombed an Abuja-Kaduna bound train, killing scores and abducting many. Recall also that barely 24 hours after the train incident, the terrorists Tuesday morning blocked the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, also kidnapping many. The Senators, worried by the development said these series of attacks…
Less than 24 hours after terrorists bombed the Abuja-Kaduna bound train, killing and kidnapping scores Monday evening, the terrorists Tuesday morning, reportedly blocked the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway kidnapping many motorists. The spokesperson of Kaduna Police, could not immediately be reached as at the time of filing this report. A motorist who spoke with ASHENEWS confirmed that the bandits had made motorists stationed with no vehicles daring to proceed with their journies. “My brother, it is true. As we speak, we are waiting to see how soon security personnel will get them cleared. It is well,” he said. Details later…
Justice C.A. Balogun of the Lagos state High Court in Ikeja, Lagos has adjourned the trial of Abubakar Peters and his company, Nadabo Energy Limited till. March 31. The case in which they are standing trial for alleged N1.4 billion fraud continued on Tuesday with the cross-examination of the fifth prosecution witness, PW5, Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC is prosecuting Abubakar and his company on a 27-count charge for allegedly using forged documents to obtain N1,464,961,978.24 from the federal government as oil subsidy, after allegedly inflating the quantity of Premium Motor Spirit,…