The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, on Tuesday, announced the suspension of four members for an alleged plot to impeach the speaker. The suspended lawmakers included Ahiazu-Mbaise, Samuel Otuibe; Ezinihitte-Mbaise, Henry Agbasonu; Okigwe, Chidiebere Ogbunikpa and Oru-West, Dominic Ezerioha. The Speaker said the decision to suspend them was taken at the executive session. The Speaker also announced that all standing Committees belonging to the suspended members have been retrieved from them. Some of the suspended members present during the announcement declined to speak to newsmen.

July 02, 2024 22:54 UTC

In this article, we’ll take a journey through some of the most popular casino games enjoyed across the continent. So, grab your virtual chips and let’s discover top casino games online and on land in Africa! Luxurious Land-Based CasinosAfrica boasts some luxurious land-based casinos that rival those found in Las Vegas or Monte Carlo. Popular Casino Games in AfricaSlots: The Reigning ChampionSpin to WinSlots are undoubtedly the most popular casino games in Africa. Online Slots: Convenience at Your FingertipsThe convenience of online slots has further fueled their popularity.

July 02, 2024 18:55 UTC

READ ALSO: Call your men to order, lawyers tell IGPThe amendment seeks to extend the years of service for police officers from 35 to 40 years. Allegations against IGP EgbetokunAccording to him, the misleading publications alleged that IGP Kayode Egbetokun personally initiated this bill to prolong his tenure as the 22nd indigenous Inspector General, and has allegedly invested significantly in lobbying lawmakers to facilitate its passage. “To understand the true motivations behind this initiative, one need only look at the Inspector-General’s steadfast commitment to reforming the Nigeria Police Force. “Furthermore, it is important to note that the tenure of an Inspector General of Police is already prescribed as four years, with the President being the sole authority empowered to remove an IGP before the completion of his tenure. “Such misinformation not only misleads but also detracts from constructive dialogue and efforts towards meaningful police reform.

July 02, 2024 14:38 UTC

Ogbonna was arrested on 31st March while attempting to board his flight to Delhi, India via Doha on Qatar Airways, with a Liberian international passport, bearing the name, Carr Bismark. Preliminary checks revealed his real identity as Freeman Charles Ogbonna and was subsequently placed under observation in NDLEA custody where he started to manifest signs of discomfort. The suspect who claimed he was recruited into drug trafficking by one of his relatives eventually passed out a total of 80 wraps of cocaine weighing 889 grams through his mouth and anus over four days. Delivering his judgement on the case on Monday, Justice Dipeolu sentenced Ogbonna to 25 years in prison without an option of fine. He said Ogbonna’s conviction will further send a strong signal to his ilk that there will be no hiding place for drug barons and their mules.

July 02, 2024 13:16 UTC

Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a lengthy and strongly worded dissent in which she excoriated the court for its decision. At least with respect to the President’s exercise of his core constitutional powers, this immunity must be absolute.”“The President enjoys no immunity for his unofficial acts, and not everything the President does is official. The chief justice said the trial court will have to assess what of Trump’s alleged conduct is immunized under the new test handed down by the high court, and the opinion said that additional briefing will be needed for the trial court to do so. Justice Amy Coney Barrett expressed frustration with how the court was sending the case back down for more proceedings. “A President facing prosecution may challenge the constitutionality of a criminal statute as applied to official acts alleged in the indictment,” Barrett wrote.

July 02, 2024 11:44 UTC





No fewer than three persons were injured in a building that collapsed in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday. Many people working on the structure were said to have been trapped in the building when it caved in around 8:40 pm on Monday. The report read, “The three people injured have been taken to Hospital. “It’s an old four-storey building undergoing restructuring and renovation. “Three victims were successfully evacuated from the collapsed building and rushed to the hospital for medical care.

July 02, 2024 08:47 UTC

Tata Punch Petrol Vs CNG - Price ComparisonLet’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the Tata Punch petrol and CNG to see what extra cost you’re paying for the Punch CNG over the Punch petrol. TATA PUNCH PETROL VS CNG PRICES EX-SHOWROOM DELHI (JULY 2024) Variants Petrol Prices Difference CNG Prices Pure Manual Rs. Tata Punch Petrol Vs CNG - Running Cost Calculation - July 2024Now, let’s compare the per kilometre fuel cost you’ll incur with both the engine options. TATA PUNCH COST PER KM (JULY 2024) Petrol Difference CNG Fuel Price Delhi Rs. So, for customers who might drive the Punch CNG for about 40,000km to 70,000km, the Tata Punch CNG makes good financial sense.

July 02, 2024 05:51 UTC

As many academics have warned, the funding system of higher education is heading towards disaster. Political insistence that higher education must operate like a market has led to many of the worst pathologies of market societies. For those who insist that higher education is a public good in an ethical sense, the original Willetts plan was always an abomination. The divide that the Brexit referendum exposed running down the middle of British society was, as much as anything, about higher education. Hilariously, the government’s recent Augar review of higher education funding took universities to task for spending too much money on marketing.

July 02, 2024 04:24 UTC

The naira, on Monday, recorded gains on the parallel market, also called the black market as the new foreign exchange (FX) rule by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, commenced on Monday, July 1. On the black market, the naira was quoted at N1,497 compared to N1,520 quoted on Friday, data collated from street traders and some online data collating platforms indicated. ALSO READ: Sen Katung distributes 5000 bags of fertiliser to elders, women, vulnerableThe CBN last Wednesday announced the discontinuation of its Price Verification System (PVS) Portal, effective July 1, 2024. This decision comes in light of recent developments in the Nigerian foreign exchange market. Despite, the policy reforms by the apex bank, the Naira has continued fluctuations against the Dollar and other currencies in the foreign exchange market.

July 02, 2024 03:34 UTC

One of the key rivals to the Punch EV is the Citroen eC3, and its one-below-top Empowered S medium-range variant is closely priced to the top-spec Shine variant of the eC3. PriceTata Punch EV Empowered S Medium Range Citroen eC3 Shine Rs 13.29 lakh Rs 13.26 lakhThe Punch EV Empowered S Medium range is just Rs 3,000 more expensive than the eC3’s top-spec variant. However, the Punch EV offers 51 litres of additional boot space compared to the eC3. Hence, if you are looking for a better packaged EV in the same price range, you should buy Tata Punch EV. For more interesting comparisons, follow CarDekho WhatsApp channelRead More on : Tata Punch EV Automatic

July 02, 2024 01:52 UTC

As a result, the small boats debacle has become emblematic of this latest troubled chapter of Conservative rule. The story of Conservative immigration policy is a tale of ambitious targets and harsh anti-immigration policies that have not resulted in reducing immigration – illegal or legal. View image in fullscreen Rishi Sunak gives a press conference after the announcement of the illegal migration bill in March last year. Since 2010, Conservative ministers have consistently promised to cut immigration and immigration has consistently soared. Disagreements about Rwanda and small boats policy marked the fiercest part of the final leaders’ debate last week.

July 01, 2024 23:39 UTC

Continued conflict, climate change, inflation and rising food prices are key drivers of this alarming trend. This is a staggering increase from the 18.6 million people food insecure at the end of 2023. The food crisis in the country’s North-east, according to Mr Griffiths, is considered a challenge that requires urgent attention. In 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projected that over 31.5 million people in Nigeria would face insufficient food between June and August 2024. According to the report, other factors will contribute to the alarming food insecurity, including fuel scarcity, naira devaluation, currency crisis, rising inflation and consumer price index.

July 01, 2024 22:00 UTC

View image in fullscreen ‘Inner steel’: Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, could be heading for No 11 Downing Street. Then in self-imposed exile on the backbenches of Jeremy Corbyn’s party, Reeves nevertheless had an answer to hand. Photograph: Jessica Taylor/UK parliament/AFP/Getty ImagesReeves was not Keir Starmer’s first choice of shadow chancellor when he won the leadership four years ago. Unlike Brown, who borrowed heavily from the US experience in the run-up to the 1997 election, the current shadow chancellor travels light. Leeds is one of the UK’s biggest financial centres outside London and she has been a frequent visitor to City boardrooms since becoming shadow chancellor.

July 01, 2024 18:31 UTC

“The best way to predict the future is to create.” – Peter Drucker“Futures betting” or “future bets” is a type of wager placed on events or outcomes that will be determined at a later date. The future of entrepreneurship is the future of societies and economies; it is predictable through research findings, unfolding events, trends and patterns in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). PREDICT AND WINEntrepreneurs, Academics and Researchers (EAR) are always betting into the future in order to predict and create future-proof products/solutions and a better world for mankind. Betting into the future is characteristic of a typical entrepreneurial spirit which is the ability to think creatively and take calculated risks. The tripartite synergy of Entrepreneurs, Academics and Researchers (EAR) is the best strategy to predict, create and win the future betting.

July 01, 2024 17:42 UTC

President of Nigeria Union in Japan, Mr Kennedy Finta- Nnaji, as called on African countries to focus on innovative collaboration for development of the continent. Finta-Nnaji who is also a business mogul and songwriter, said his new song: Nahfconnects Theme Song, Japan x Africa – A brighter future! Finta-Nnaji said the message behind the song is for African countries to desist from receiving aid from western countries, noting that is a form of extortion. His words: “African countries should endeavor to focus more on innovative collaboration with countries who truly have their best interest at heart and they must deist from receiving aid from the western world. He noted that Japan had a good history with African countries throughout the years and urged African leaders to leverage on it.

July 01, 2024 16:32 UTC