“We Didn’t Know Him, His Lawyer Paid Us ₦40,000 Each” – Suspects Admit To Posing As Sureties For Chinese National Zhou
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned two men, Shehu Abdu and Isah Saidu, for allegedly standing as fake sureties to Ji Zhou, a Chinese national wanted for illegal…
Katsina Declares Seven-Day Public Holiday For Students To Mark 2025 Eid Al-Kabir Celebrations
The Katsina State government, under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has declared a seven-day public holiday for students to mark the 2025 Eid al-Kabir Sallah celebrations. This is…
Governor Bago Grants State Pardon To 11 Death Row Convicts From 2018 Communal Clash
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, has granted a state pardon to 11 persons that were sentenced to death after they were indicted in a communal dispute in…
Only 10% Of BDC Operators Meet Capital Requirements As N2bn, N500m Threshold Deadline Approaches
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria says that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s June 3 recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators remains sacrosanct. ABCON President,…
“Political Class Behind Boko Haram” – Sen Kalu Accuses Elite Of Using Terrorism To Fight Tinubu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and current representative of Abia North in the Senate, has raised alarm over renewed insecurity in Nigeria, alleging that some members…
Nigerian Air Force Kills 20 Terrorists, Destroys 21 Motorcycles In Zamfara Strikes
Strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft have killed 20 terrorists and destroyed 21 motorcycles in Zamfara State. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement…
“Case Not Diligently Prosecuted” – Court Dismisses 2022 Rape Charges Over Missing Witnesses
A High Court in Jigawa State has struck out a rape case involving 50-year-old Aliyu Jahun and two others due to repeated delays by the prosecution. Presiding over the case…
“You Violated That Sacred Trust” – Court Sentences Father Who Pleaded Guilty To Assaulting His 15-Year-Old Biological Daughter
A Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday sentenced a 61-year-old farmer, Abayomi Abraham, to 14 years imprisonment for the attempted sexual assault of his 15-year-old…
Only 13% Of Eligible Voters Turn Out For Mexico’s First-Ever National Judicial Election As Supreme Court Justice Boycotts Election
The structure and independence of Mexico’s judiciary, only about 13% of eligible voters turned out to cast their ballots in the country’s first-ever national judicial election, according to preliminary estimates…
Need For Wholesome Consideration Of Facts In Court’s Exercise Of Discretion
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 10th day of January, 2025 Before Their Lordships Emmanuel Akomaye Agim Haruna Simon Tsammani Stephen Jonah Adah Jamilu…