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By Ali Elias Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Western leaders to use "all means" necessary to coerce Russia into peace, citing Moscow's aim to "destroy Ukraine and move on". He refuses to negotiate until Russia leaves all Ukrainian territory, including Crimea. This comes as Russia makes gains against Ukraine, with Kyiv facing a shortage of Western-supplied weapons and Russia dropping 3,200 guided aerial bombs monthly. "How do you fight that?" he asked reporters in Madrid where he met Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez The Ukrainian leader rejected the idea of inviting Russia to a planned peace summit in Switzerland next month. The summit is expected to include representatives of more than 90 countries. Delegates will try to chart a course for a just and lasting peace ...

Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah By Ali Elias  The coalition of Law Hub Development and Advocacy Center and The Ositadinma Okoro Empowerment Foundation has taken the Enugu State government to court over the planned demolition of Ogige Market in Nsukka. The government had issued a 72-hour demolition notice to shop owners, an action that has drawn public outcry. The plaintiffs are seeking N50 billion in damages and a perpetual injunction to stop the demolition, citing violation of fundamental rights. Courtesy Daily Post: Ogige market, Nsukka Over 10,000 traders have invested N10 billion in the market since its inception 50 years ago; Olu Omotayo, lead counsel to the applicants, averred in his court filing; adding, in part, that the government acted in a man...

Hon. Malachy Okey Onyechi By Ali Elias Member representing Nsukka West State Constituency, Hon. Malachy Okey Onyechi, has appealed to the Enugu State government to suspend the planned demolition of Ogige Market and Nsukka Motor Park. The market, with over N50bn in assets, is the commercial hub and largest employer in the constituency. Onyechi expressed concerns over the relocation exercise, citing inadequate consultation with affected traders and stakeholders. The 72-hour demolition notice has caused tension and mistrust among the people. While supporting the construction of a modern transport terminal, Onyechi urged the government to set up an inclusive committee to coordinate refund of tax payments and compensation for affected traders. He emphasized the need for a more tr...

Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla announced that come May 30, 2024, the Navy will be adding two new ships and three helicopters to its fleet. He also mentioned that five operational vessels from China and Turkey are expected by the third quarter. This was revealed during an interdenominational service in Abuja marking the Navy's 68th anniversary.  “We want to also use this opportunity to commend our efforts, particularly in the area of fleet renewal. On May 30 this year, we are commissioning three more ships and two more helicopters. This is in addition to several other OPVs that are coming from different parts of the world. We have two OPVs that are coming from Turkey, which are billed to come in the third quarter of this year, we have...

Fmr. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika Nigeria’s anti graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) has formally charged the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his brother- Ahmad Abubakar Sirika, and two of their companies over N5.8billion fraud. The EFCC made this known in a statement on Thursday. Full of the statement reads: “Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Hadi Abubakar Sirika, his brother Ahmad Abubakar Sirika and two companies Enginos Nigeria Limited and Samahah Integrated Investment Limited were, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  before Justice S.B. Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory,  FCT,  High Court Garki. “They ...