Court quashes APC’s application to stop conduct of LG elections in Kano

Federal High Court sitting in Kano has refused an attempt by the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC to stop the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC from conducting the forthcoming local government elections in the state. An exparte motion filed by the opposition party and one Hon. Aminu Aliyu Tiga through its counsel, … [Read more…]

There will be zero tolerance for corruption under my watch – CJN Kekere-Ekun 

The new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said there would be zero tolerance for corruption under her watch. “All pre-election matters will terminate at the Court of Appeal. I have zero tolerance for corruption,” she said. Kekere-Ekun stated this on Wednesday after the senate confirmed her as the substantive CJN. Her … [Read more…]

Nigerian govt moves to arraign ex-governor Yahaya Bello for alleged N110.4bn fraud, files fresh charge 

The Federal Government has filed a fresh criminal charge against the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. In the charge sheet seen by the news platform on Wednesday, the former governor will be arraigned on a 16-count charge of criminal breach of trust to the tune of N110.4 billion … [Read more…]

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Ex-Female Soldier Challenges Army To Publish Investigation Outcome

Ruth Ogunleye, a soldier who was discharged from the Nigerian Army following her allegations of sexual harassment against a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, has called on the military to share the findings of its investigation publicly. In January 2024, Ogunleye took to her TikTok account, @Ogunleyeruthsavage1, to call out Colonel Abdulkareem, along with Colonel G.S. Ogor … [Read more…]

Sierra Leone Court Arraigns Nigerian For Cocaine Trafficking

A Nigerian, identified as Richard Onyekachi Idi, was arraigned in a magistrate court after being arrested by Sierra Leonean authorities following the discovery of 38 pallets of cocaine at Freetown International Airport. He is facing multiple court charges, including possession, dealing, and transporting prohibited drugs. Idi appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1, … [Read more…]

Senate Confirms Justice Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced Mrs Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation during plenary after she was cleared by voice votes. The new CJN was screened and cleared by the senators at the Committee of the Whole. The confirmation was pursuant to section 231 … [Read more…]

Interior Ministry to probe allegations of bribery in correctional service

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the minister, Babatunde Alao, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr Alao stated that Mr Tunji-Ojo condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour, emphasising that … [Read more…]

Ebonyi Gov’t Shuts 4 Mining Firms

Ebonyi State Government has sealed four mining companies in Afikpo and Ishielu local government areas of the state for failing to adhere strictly to the Community Development Agreement (CDA). The agreement mandated mining companies to implement social responsibility programmes which will help in the development of the host communities and also ensure environmental protection from … [Read more…]

Senate Screens Acting CJN Justice Kekere-Ekun

The Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Other accompanying judges of the Supreme Court, judicial officers, and senior assistants to the president on National Assembly matters were also admitted into the chamber for screening and confirmation. The development comes after President Bola Tinubu … [Read more…]

Yahaya Bello drags EFCC to Supreme Court over alleged money laundering 

….moves to set-aside order for his arrest The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to the Supreme Court for declaring him wanted. Bello is facing a 19-count charge the anti-graft agency preferred against him, following his alleged complicity in money laundering, to the … [Read more…]

New Enugu City Excites Nigerians in China, as Gov Mbah Unveils Project at Guangzhou Roadshow

Mbah hits the ground running, signs three Executive Orders, names Prof. Chidiebere Onyia new SSG

…Secures diaspora interests, strategic partnerships New Enugu City, one of the flagship projects of the Governor Peter Mbah Administration to reposition Enugu State as the premier destination for business, investment, tourism and for living, has received a major boost, as Nigerian diaspora community in the Guangdong Province of China have profusely keyed into the project, … [Read more…]