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Sep

17

2022

Mixed reactions, pool of tears, as Lagos govt auctions seized vehicles

Business, Economy, MetroLagos, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Pool of tears

Emotions were betrayed this week as the Lagos State government auctioned vehicles that were forfeited. At least 134 vehicles confiscated for various traffic offences were up for sale. DAILY POST reports that as the exercise progressed, several families were thrown into agony and tears, as they watched their means of livelihood being auctioned at a giveaway price. More touching was the case of a 49-year-old widow, Dorothy Dike and her son, Osinachi Ndukwe, who wept openly as they begged for a price reduction. It was a sad sight beyond as their only vehicle bought at the rate of N1.8.million on…

Sep

17

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Types of courts in Nigeria and their functions

Education, NewsCourt, Education, Nigeria, Reviews

Types of courts in Nigeria and their functions: One of the three branches that make up the Nigerian government is called the Judiciary. It is required by law to settle disagreements that arise between private parties, government entities, and business entities as a result of their interactions with one another within or outside the borders of the nation. In Nigeria, the Judiciary is comprised of a variety of separate courts, each of which has its own specific function. The courts are organized in a hierarchical structure, with the highest courts having authority over the lower courts. Source: istockphoto.com The legal system in…

Sep

17

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Priest who started ‘ministry for polygamy’, says it’s God’s will to have many wives

NewsMetro, Nigeria, Opinion, Religion

“We are even underpopulated here in Nigeria. In summary, once there are more hands, more work can be done and faster,” Lotanna Ogbuchukwu, an Anglican priest who resigned from the church, the Anglican Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State, told our reporter in the interview.PT News PT: Aside from your position on polygamy, is there any other reason why you resigned as a priest? LOTANNA: There is no other reason. It is for me not to stay on a platform where it is not allowed (polygamy). PT: You said that you received a revelation about the movement. When and how? LOTANNA:…

Sep

16

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kaduna students refuse to go back to school over Insecurity, fear of bandits

Education, MetroBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Some primary and secondary school students in Kaduna State, have refused to return to school for the new academic session over the fear of attack by bandits. The Kaduna State Government had announced September 4, 2022, as the date for the reopening of all schools across the state for the new session, however, two weeks after school resumption, some students are yet to return to class following the activities of criminals elements in the state. Although the government had assured students of safety, some parents are afraid of allowing their children go back to school as there are no concrete…

Sep

15

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigerian Army, EFCC agree to fight terrorism financing

Metro, News, PoliticsBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Security

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Army have agreed to tackle terrorism financing. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, expressed the readiness of the body to partner with the Army on intelligence sharing and capacity building. Bawa made the pledge while addressing officers of the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kachia, Kaduna State. The anti-graft stressed that modern warfare has gone beyond kinetics and the exchange of gunfire. He said the military and other security agencies must “choke” the source of funding of terrorists and identify their sponsors. Bawa, who spoke through the Kaduna Zonal Commander Harry…