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The Nigeria Football Federation has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. It was reported that the Nigerian delegation was en route to Benghazi for the crucial qualifier when their chartered aircraft was dangerously diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport typically reserved for hajj operations. The unexpected diversion left players and officials stranded without any assistance from the Libyan Football Federation, which failed to provide transportation. In a statement on Monday, the NFF detailed the chaotic situation, explaining that the team remained at the airport for over 12 hours, unable to reach their hotel in Benghazi, which is three hours away. “The Nigerian delegation for Tuesday’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya is still at Al Abraq Airport, 12 h

  The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has announced to its customers that it will be embarking on massive disconnection of those owing the company.  EEDC advised indebted customers to promptly pay their electricity bills before the disconnection team gets to their premises, as failure to do so will attract a reconnection fee in addition to the outstanding amount. In an announcement released by the Head of Communications, EEDC, Emeka Eze, customers can pay their bills at the EEDC Cash Offices or any collection agent location nearest to them, while insisting they must not wait for the Marketers to visit before they can pay their bills. It is expected that the current electricity bill, which is for energy consumed in the previous month is paid by the 12th day of the succeeding month, and customers that have arrears should endeavour to clear their bills or take advantage of the ongoing discount scheme it advised. EEDC said it can only sustain its operations and service to its

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed deep concern over the increasing issuance of frivolous court orders and ex-parte injunctions by judges, particularly in politically sensitive cases. Citing the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as an example, HURIWA urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to immediately sanction judicial officers involved in these actions, warning that such practices could jeopardize Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. The political turmoil in Rivers State, intensified by conflicting court orders from various judges, mirrors Nigeria’s troubled political history and threatens the stability of its democratic processes. In recent weeks, the state has seen a legal battle, with judges from Federal High Courts in Abuja issuing restraining orders that appear to destabilize the duly elected administration in Rivers State. HURIWA highlighted that many of these orders are tainted by allegations of bribery, further eroding public trus

  The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured that the National Assembly will amend current legislations that have impeded the administration of Local Government Councils in the country to guarantee the third tier of government full autonomy.  Senator Akpabio identified the State and Local Government joint accounts committee and the State Independent Electoral Commission laws as legislations that the National Assembly would amend to grant full autonomy to Local Government in the country.  Senator Akpabio gave the assurance at Independence High School Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area,  shortly after participating in the Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom State.  A statement by the Special Asistant to the President of the Senate on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong quoted Senator Akpabio as urging the people to participate no matter what the outcome would be.  According to the President of the Senate, “For me I believe strongly in the autonomy of Local Gov

  Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority on Friday demolished the barricade fence of Fidelity Bank by Rangers Avenue.  The see through metal fence which was erected recently according to investigation was meant to ward off hawkers who hang around the premises of the bank during night hours.  It was gathered that despite warning by the state capital Territory not to erect the said fence as it encroached on the green area, the bank insisted on getting a formal notification before they can taminate the project.  The current administration of Governor Peter Mbah has been strict on maintaining the green areas as well as pedestal walk way and has not spared any culprit regardless of status or ownership.  So far not statement has been issued by the management of Fidelity Bank or Capital Territory. 

  Bobrisky Even as the Nigerian Correctional Service officially debunked the reported testimony by a top official of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) by reaffirming that the suspension of its senior officials allegedly involved in the N15 million bribery allegations surrounding the embattled crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, the parliament has been tasked to sanction the said official for allegedly lying under oath by claiming that he wasn't suspended from duty as widely reported by the media.  According to the Rights group, the reaffirmation comes after Michael Anugwa, the deputy comptroller of corrections (DCC) in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State, downplayed his suspension. HURIWA quoted the media as earlier reporting that Mr Anugwa, one of the suspended officers who appeared before a House of Representatives committee investigating the alleged N15 million bribe on Monday, tagged it “a mere social media suspension.” Du