Kogi’s Ex-Governor Bello in Hot Water: Money Laundering Drama Takes New Turn in Abuja!
The courtroom was abuzz with anticipation as the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, was set to face the music in a high-stakes money laundering case. But in a stunning turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja…
Landmark Decision Pending As Nigeria’s Supreme Court to Rule on Local Government Autonomy
In a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s governance, the Supreme Court has concluded hearings and reserved its judgement on a landmark lawsuit initiated by the Federal Government against the 36 state Governors. The case, which could redefine the autonomy of the…
June 12: IPC Condemns Unwarranted Police Surveillance, Asserts Commitment to Press Freedom
In a bold stance for journalistic integrity, the International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos-Nigeria, has voiced its strong objection to what it calls an “unwarranted siege” on its premises. The IPC disclosed that on the afternoon of June 11th, IPC…
Breaking News: Leadership Change at the Police Service Commission
In a significant move, President Bola Tinubu has announced the removal of Mr. Solomon Arase from his position as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The decision was made public by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who stated…
NGO Calls for Urgent Intervention in the Plight of Nigerians and Other Migrants in Ethiopian Prisons
The Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocates (ARRA) has raised an urgent alarm over the distressing conditions faced by Nigerian migrants, transit passengers, and other nationals in Ethiopian prisons. The call for immediate action was prompted by recent reports and intelligence…
NAFDAC Arraigns 3, Firm For Alleged Production Of Fake Drugs In Kano
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arraigned three persons and a company over alleged manufacturing and selling of counterfeit drugs in Kano. The defendants are Amao Gideon, Alumona Okwudila and Hillary Chigozie with the…
Court Fines Multichoice N150m, Orders One Month Free DSTV, GOTV Subscription for Nigerians
Multichoice Nigeria to give subscribers on the DStv and GOtv platforms one month of free subscription. A three-man panel of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal sitting in Abuja, led by Justice Thomas Okosu on Friday, gave the order. Additionally,…
Court Sentences Woman to Death for Killing Husband
In what is considered to be a high-profile case, the Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Farida Abubakar, an ex-wife of a Chief Magistrate, to death by hanging for the murder of her former husband, Chief Magistrate Attahiru Muhammad Ibrahim….
Court Stops Awomolo from Removing Alegeh as BOB Crisis Gets Messier
The crisis rocking the Body of Benchers (BOB), the apex regulatory body for the legal profession in Nigeria, has taken a different twist as the Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim injunction restraining Asiwaju Adegboyega Awomolo, the…
Full Text of President Tinubu’s Statement On The Killing Of Soldiers In Aba
I have yet received another disheartening news of the killing of five soldiers by suspected militants of the proscribed terrorist organization, IPOB. The slain soldiers were on peacekeeping duty in Aba, Abia State on Thursday when they were murdered, just two…
African Students Condemn Rising Attacks On Military Personnel In Nigeria, Call for Safety of Students and Campuses in Aba
African students under the umbrella of the All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) have strongly condemned increasing attacks on military personnel on peaceful mission in Nigeria, calling for the protection of students in Abia State, South East of Nigeria. The students were…
