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Ethiopian Airlines has finally broken its silence over its involvement in the controversial Nigeria Air project launched by the last administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.The largest airline in Africa through its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew disclosed that the airline was almost withdrawing from the deal but it was prevailed upon by the federal government.This was in spite of the pending court case instituted by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), which had got an injunction stopping the project.Former Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika had floated the airline on May 27, which did not see the light…

The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) to appear before it as part of its moves to secure proper compensation and royalties for the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) who died recently under controversial circumstances.The House through its Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance, also invited the manager of the late singer, Jiggy Adeoye, to an interactive session slated for Tuesday. Mohbad, an ex-signee of Naira Marley’s record label, died on September 12 at age 27.The House had resolved to wade into the matter following the adoption of a motion moved by Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos). Benson…

Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court, Thursday, declared the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra by the South-East Governors’ Forum as illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void.The PUNCH had reported that in 2017, the South-East Governors Forum, led by former Gov David Umahi of Ebonyi State, proscribed IPOB activities. The development led to the Federal Government listing IPOB as a terror organisation three days later.However, IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, through his counsel, Mr Aloy Ejimakor, approached the court to seek the reversal of the prescription.Kanu sought the court’s declaration that IPOB proscription was illegal as…

Society for Family Health Nigeria and partners have appointed the wife of Kwara State Governor Olufolake Abdulrazaq as Malaria Ambassador for the state.The society said her appointment will help create awareness and signify community acceptance and ownership of the campaign while expressing optimism that the first lady will champion the mission to eradicate malaria and raise awareness about its devastating impact on communities in the state.At the investiture in Abuja, the managing director of the Society for Family Health, Dr Omokhudu Idogho, said, “As the Malaria Ambassador, the first lady will play a pivotal role in advocating for malaria prevention,…

A man, simply identified as Collins, has been arrested following the alleged murder of his female partner, a 300-level undergraduate at the University of Port Harcourt.The tragic incident occurred along NTA Road, Mgbuoba in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.The deceased, Justina Otuene Nkang, a Biological Chemistry student, was reported missing four days ago.She was said to be undergoing her Industrial Training attachment at a popular private hospital located in the D/Line axis of Port Harcourt, where she was last seen.A source close to the victim said Justina’s decomposing and mutilated remains were seen in her boyfriend’s apartment, whom…

An assassination attempt on Alh. Abdulkadir Mustapha Alfa Rifun was allegedly made by Hamza Ndawuya on the 27th of June, 2023. The Kwara reporter news has been closely monitoring the incident and providing regular updates to the public.The case began on 25th July 2023, at the magistrate court in Ilorin presided over by Magistrate Mohammed Adam. The case was subsequently adjourned to the 22nd August 2023. The hearing was then referred to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice on the 22nd August. Since then, the court has continuously adjourned the case, awaiting the much-anticipated advice of the DPP. On…

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election.The apex court in its ruling held that the appeal filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, lacked merit.“On the whole, having resolved all the issues against the appellant, it is my view that there is no merit in the appeal and it is hereby dismissed,” Justice Inyang Okoro said.“The judgment of the court below delivered on September 6th 2023 affirming the election of the second respondent as the duly elected President of the Federal Republic of…

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the non-availability of election results on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) is no ground for the nullification of the February 2023 presidential election. Justice Inyang Okoro, leader of the five-panel of Supreme Court justices, gave the ruling in the appeals filed by Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the Presidential Elections Petitions Court (PEPC) which upheld Bola Tinubu’s February win.He said it is clear that the petition seeking to nullify the election for noncompliance must not only be ready to prove how…

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the ruling by the Appeal Court that a candidate does not need to get at least 25 per cent of votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to be declared as the country’s president. Justice Inyang Okoro led the panel of justices to determine Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar’s appeal against Tinubu’s victory.While Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP)’s Peter Obi had wanted Tinubu’s win in February 2023 to be nullified on the ground that he did not get 25 per cent of votes in the FCT, the Appeal…

The Supreme Court has dismissed Atiku Abubakar’s plea to file fresh evidence against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Inyang Okoro delivered the verdict on Thursday during the hearing of the appeals filed against Bola Tinubu’s win at the Presidential Election Tribunal Court (PEPC).More to follow… Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2349064433505 or reach us at infokwarareporters@gmail.com