Court Grants Leave To Reps Member Ogah To Compel INEC To Prosecute Minister Onyejeocha Over Alleged Forgery Of Election Results
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a member of the House of Representatives, Amobi Godwin Ogah, leave to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute the…
“Financial Misconduct, Disloyalty” — SDP NWC Expels Suspended Chairman Shehu Gabam, Nine Others
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled the suspended National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam. Also expelled were the suspended National Youth Leader, Uchechukwu…
“A Modern Form Of Slavery” — Lagos CJ Alogba Calls For Tougher Action, Global Collaboration Against Human Trafficking
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, has called for tough action against human trafficking. He described human trafficking as a global pandemic deeply rooted in the history…
“Ignorance No Excuse” — Court Jails 50-Year-Old Woman For Possessing Tramadol, Gives Option Of ₦500,000 Fine
The Federal High Court, in Lagos, on Thursday, sentenced a 50-year-old woman, Halima Abdulahi, to one year imprisonment or an option of a N500,000 fine for unlawful possession of tramadol.…
“No Evidence Of Irregularities” — Cameroon Judges Dismiss Petitions To Annul Disputed Presidential Election
Judges in Cameroon have dismissed calls for the partial or total cancellation of the heavily disputed presidential election, saying they will announce the result on Monday. Major cities in the…
“Salaries Intact” — OAGF Dismisses Reports Of October Salary Delay, Clarifies IPPIS Software Upgrade
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that a software upgrade within the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System…
New INEC Chairman Amupitan To Hold Inaugural Meeting With Directors After Swearing-In Thursday
The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, will hold his inaugural meeting with the Commission’s Directors immediately after his official swearing-in on Thursday,…
Reps To Probe $460m Chinese CCTV Loan As Abuja Grapples With Rising Insecurity
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the $460 million Chinese loan obtained by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras…
“Tighter Controls, Less Time” — UK Cuts Post-Study Work Visa To 18 Months For Foreign Students From 2027
The United Kingdom on Tuesday cut the post-study work period from two years to 18 months for foreign students, including Nigerians, from January 2027. This was disclosed by the UK’s…
“Elections Have Improved Since PDP Left Power” — Akpabio Hails Progress In Nigeria’s Electoral System
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that Nigeria’s electoral process has improved remarkably since the Peoples Democratic Party left power. As aired on NASSTV on Wednesday, Akpabio…