“No More Defamation” — Court Extends Interim Injunction Against Sandra Duru, Meta Platforms Over Attacks On Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan
A senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday approached the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Gwagwalada Division, seeking an extension of an earlier ex-parte order restraining…
“Review The Pardons” — Falana SAN Urges Federal Govt To Reassess List Of 175 Presidential Clemmencies
Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN has called on the federal government to withdraw and review the recent list of 175 individuals granted presidential pardons by President Bola Tinubu,…
“No Self-Help Allowed” — Court Reaffirms Status Quo On PDP National Convention, Fixes Hearing For October 20
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reaffirmed that his order maintaining the status quo over the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention remains in force,…
“State AGs Can Sue For LGs” — Court Upholds Osun Attorney-General’s Right To File Suit Over Withheld Local Government Funds
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday ruled that state Attorneys-General has locus standi (legal right) to file suits on behalf of their Local Governments. Justice Emeka Nwite…
“Acquittal Upheld” — Supreme Court Strikes Out EFCC Appeal Against Former NIMASA Aide Alu Adoon
The Supreme Court has struck out an appeal filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ending its bid to overturn the acquittal of Dismass Alu Adoon, a former…
“Tomorrow Is Here” — Shettima Says With Mbah, Uzodinma, Nwaifuru, Ndigbo Have Entered Mainstream Politics
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that with the movement of Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the continuous energy exhibited by Governor Hope…
Sen. Kalu Alleges Pilots Use Drugs, Blames Aviation Incidents On Negligence And Poor Oversight
Abia North Senator, Orji Kalu, has raised alarming concerns over the safety of Nigeria’s aviation sector, alleging that some pilots operate aircraft under the influence of Indian hemp. The former…
“Bayelsa Not A Safe Haven” — Court Sentences Woman To Seven Years For Trafficking Girls Abroad
A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced a 29-year-old woman, Mariam Omokiri, who hails from neighbouring Delta State, to seven years’ imprisonment for human trafficking. The convict will also pay…
“Tompolo Donates N10bn To Delta Security Trust Fund” — Gov. Oborevwori Lauds Private-Sector Support For Peace
The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, yesterday made a whopping donation of N10 billion to Delta State Government during the launching…
“Union Bank Misrepresented N85bn Loan, Not Reported To EFCC” — AMCON Witness Tells Court In Arik Air Loan Trial
A key prosecution witness in the trial of former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) officials and associated parties has explained why Union Bank was not reported to anti-graft agencies…