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President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, April 15 returned to the country through Nnamdi Azikiwe international Airport, Abuja from the United Kingdom. The Nigerian leader arrived at the Presidential Wing of the airport Abuja at about 4.45 p.m. Those who welcomed him included the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Malam Muhammed Bello and the National Security Adviser to the President retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno. Others were the Service Chiefs, acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, the Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufa’i, the Director-General of the Department of State…

Senator Rochas Okorocha is still in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), 48 hours after he was arrested in Abuja. Okorocha representing Imo West Senatorial District was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday, April 13, and is currently being quizzed over a N7.9 billion alleged fraud perpetuated when he served as governor of the state. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, who confirmed the arrest, said he was not certain if operatives were done with quizzing Okorocha. A source in the antigraft agency says the former governor is yet to be granted administrative bail.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is grilling a former Akwa Ibom State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uwemedimo Nwoko, for alleged involvement in the laundering of N1.4 billion. He was arrested in Uyo on Tuesday for his role in the alleged conversion of N1.410 billion worth of Akwa Ibom State Government property after being at large for several times, EFCC confirmed. Nwoko, who was replaced some months ago after serving on the post for more than five years, was conferred with Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Life Benchers in December 2020. He is an alleged accomplice in the…

The four Uefa Champions League semi-finalists have now been confirmed. Chelsea will face Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain will go up against Manchester City. Chelsea had booked their place in the last four of the Champions League after seeing off FC Porto in the quarter-finals. Thomas Tuchel’s Blues progressed 2-1 on aggregate despite losing the second leg of their tie 1-0 in Seville on Tuesday night. PSG also went through on Tuesday despite losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich in Paris, with the Ligue giants going through on away goals having won the first leg 3-2 in Munich. Wednesday saw the quarter-finals wrapped…

President Joe Biden has announced final withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by September 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country, US officials said. Biden will lay out his vision for the way forward in Afghanistan and the timeline for the withdrawal in remarks Wednesday afternoon, the White House said. To punctuate the nearly two decades U.S. troops have fought and died in Afghanistan, the president will then visit Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery to honour the sacrifice of those who died in recent American conflicts. The decision to withdraw…

Kanye West is reportedly heartbroken but has “finally accepted” his marriage to Kim Kardashian is over. The billionaire rapper, 43, was hoping that the pair would “fix things” but has now admitted defeat. A source close to the Gold Digger rapper told HollywoodLife ““Kanye is very sad that it has gotten to this point. But reality is now reality, and he is making sure to get the best out of the situation. “Instead of extending the heartbreak it is easier to start getting things done for the benefit of the whole family.” Another source revealed that friends had told the star…

An amputee single mother hawking bottled water on highways in the Oshodi area of Lagos State, Nigeria elicited love and sympathy from many philanthropic Nigerians. Mary Daniel, the amputee hawker, drew tears after reading her heartrending encounters with fate in Saturday PUNCH and commended her courage in the face of adversities, rallying support for her so she could have a new lease of life. The 26-year-old Daniel began to live through a grueling life after losing her parents and her right leg to an accident in December 2006 while they were travelling to their hometown in Kogi State from Katsina State for…

The speculated meeting between Governors of the 36 states of the federation and the striking Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) workers on Wednesday, April 14 may not yield the expected fruit, except governors decide to concede their hard stance on the issue, Straightnews can reveal. Already, it is rumoured that the Governors are awaiting the return of President Muhammadu Buhari to resolve the imbroglio over the implementation of financial autonomy for state judiciaries. However, the union also declared that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko Mohammad, who met with them earlier to call off the strike cannot…

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says though the validity periods of 32 refinery licences issued to private companies merely expired, it has not revoked any. DPR gave the clarification Tuesday in a statement by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Paul Osu. Thirty-two refinery licences issued to private companies, including the 200,000 barrels per day BUA Refinery and Petrochemicals in Akwa Ibom State were reportedly revoked by the DPR while 23 licences remained valid. Other affected refineries are: Dee Jones (Cross River); Energia Limited (Delta State); Southfield Petrochemical & Refinery Ltd (Edo); Starex Petroleum Refinery (Onne Oil & Gas…

The resignations of a police chief and police officer who shot dead a black motorist in Minnesota have failed to douse unrest over Sunday’s killing. Chief Tim Gannon and Officer Kim Potter quit the Brooklyn Center force on Tuesday. The pair said she shot Daunte Wright accidentally, having mistakenly drawn her gun instead of her Taser. Despite the resignations, fresh clashes between police and protesters erupted for the third night. The death happened in a suburb of Minneapolis, a city already on edge amid the trial of an ex-police officer accused of murdering George Floyd. On Tuesday, night bottles and…