Kano State House of Assembly may approve the request for the creation of four new Emirates, a development that would reduce the powers of Emir Lamido Sanusi. When the request
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The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to take over prosecution of Sen. Hope Uzodinma’s case from Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Tuesday, swore in three High Court Judges and a Customary Court of Appeal Judge following their recommendations by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
No fewer than three trucks have been seized by the Nigerian Navy for allegedly being used to smuggle adulterated ‘black oil’ to unsuspecting consumers in Rivers, an official said. Capt.
The new Commissioner of Police for Kaduna State Command, CP Ali Aji Janga has appealed to residents of the state to make useful information that will assist in ridding the
The Nigerian police on Tuesday arraigned Senator Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday before Mpape Magistrate Court, Abuja over fresh charges brought against him by the police. Adeleke who honoured an invitation
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dele Belgore, standing trial for N450 million fraud, on Monday told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he only received fund for the
A man, Yusuf Babatunde, was on Monday remanded in Agodi Prison by Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, over alleged impersonation and fraud of $1,600. Mr S.H.
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi, at the weekend threatened that his administration can take herdsmen to court for crimes committed against farmers in the state. Umahi made
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 14 other banks out of the 17 ordered by an FCT High Court to show cause why plea for garnishee of accounts operated
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a fresh investigation against outgoing Senate President, Bukola Saraki. This was made known through a letter signed by the EFCC Zonal
The $20 million lawsuits against popular R&B singer, Usher, has been dismissed The case was dismissed after he allegedly reached a settlement with his accuser. According to TMZ, court documents
Estranged wife of former Enugu State Governor, Mrs Clara Chime, on Thursday asked the FCT High Court, Apo, to grant her custody of their 10-year-old son. Clara prayed the court
A High Court in Kogi State sitting in Koton-Karfe on Thursday set aside and nullified the April 2nd resolution of the state House of Assembly calling for removal of the
The District Court of the Hague has issued an interim ruling in favour of wives of Ogoni leaders killed in 1995 during the military era of Sani Abacha. The case,
President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted journalists across the country as they join their professional colleagues round the globe tomorrow to mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day. May 3 is
The Jigawa State High court 4 sitting in Dutse has sentenced a 39-year-old man, Datti Buba of Giade in Bauchi State to death by hanging for allegedly kidnapping and killing
Good morning! Here’s today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. The Nigerian student, Zainab Aliyu, detained by Saudi Arabian authority over alleged drug trafficker has been released. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha on Tuesday evening sneaked to the Abuja division of the Federal High Court to ask for his certificate of return as the senator-elect for Imo
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed concern over the abandonment of multi-billion Naira housing estates in Abuja. Professor Bolaji Owasanoye stated this in Abuja
