“Kwechiri Sues Umahi, IGP Over Mary Habila’s Death” — Seeks Autopsy, Preservation Of Body And Evidence
A civil society organisation, the Kwechiri Unity Forum, has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Works, David Umahi; the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu; …
“Court Strikes Out Nwoko’s Suit Against Okowa’s APC Senatorial Ticket” — Says Pre-Election Case Cannot Be Filed Through Attorney
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, seeking to void the emergence of former …
Court Sentences Ansaru Commander, Co-Defendant To Life Imprisonment” — Terror Convicts Plead Guilty To 32-Count Charge
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a man who claimed to be 50 years old and father of 19 children, Mahmud Usman, to …
“OAL Maritime Roundtable Seeks Stronger Safeguards For $700m CVFF Lending” — Stakeholders Push Credit Checks, Ship Management, Cargo-Backed Financing
Olisa Agbakoba Legal has hosted its maiden Maritime Policy Roundtable, with stakeholders calling for stronger credit assessments, legal due diligence, effective risk management and enforceable …
“Sokoto APC Bans Campaign Posters On Roundabouts, Public Monuments” — Threatens Aspirants With Sanctions
The All Progressives Congress in Sokoto State has directed its aspirants, candidates and campaign organisations to stop pasting political posters on roundabouts, monuments and other public infrastructure across the state.…
“ICPC Probes Offa Poly Rector Over Alleged Extortion Using Commission’s Name” — ASUP Alleges ₦1.8m Payment, Further ₦5m Demand
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has reportedly commenced an investigation into the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Engr. Dr. Kamoru Oluwatoyin Kadiri, following…
“Two-Year Tenure Is Unconstitutional” — 56 Anambra Councillors Sue AG, Assembly, ANSIEC
Fifty-six serving councillors in Anambra State have filed a suit challenging the constitutional validity of the state law limiting the tenure of elected local government officials to two years. The…
“ICPC Hands Over 27.92-Hectare Abuja Land To FMBN” — Says $65m Housing Loan Was Diverted
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has handed over 27.92 hectares of forfeited land linked to an allegedly diverted $65 million housing project to the Federal Mortgage…
“₦500m Land-Fraud”—Court Orders EFCC To Take Abuja Estate Agent Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac Into Custody
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to take Abuja-based estate agent Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac into custody and produce her in court…
“DJ Chicken Regains Freedom After Perfecting ₦1m Bail” — Trial Over Alleged Threat To Seyi Tinubu Resumes August 3
Nigerian content creator Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has been released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after fulfilling the bail conditions imposed by a Lagos Magistrate’s Court. His…