A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has scheduled January 7 to hear the bail application of a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in connection with an alleged money laundering case. Malami is being remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, his son Abdulaziz, and […]
Afrobeats artist Skales has credited a viral moment involving Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for revitalising his music career. The young footballer’s dance to Skales’ 2015 hit “Shake Body” captured widespread attention on social media, sparking renewed interest in the singer’s work and opening new professional opportunities. Speaking at Harvesters Church, Skales described the start of 2025 as a spiritually intense period, marked by […]
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has kicked against accusations from the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, that the commission is being used by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and others to target him over his refusal to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. The dispute stems from charges against Bauchi Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu […]
The Kano State Government has approved over ₦6.9 billion for infrastructure development, social welfare initiatives, and governance-related projects across the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, following the 36th meeting of the Kano State Executive Council, held at the Government House, Kano. According to Waiya, the approvals […]
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed security operatives to strengthen security measures across the state’s 18 local government areas to prevent a recurrence of the recent attack on the police station in Ipele, Owo. The directive was issued after a security meeting with heads of various security agencies in the state, during […]
The Oyo State Government has disclosed that the N30 billion released by the Federal Government as part of the intervention fund for the Bodija explosion in Ibadan has remained untouched, despite the passage of two years since the tragic incident. The state government also revealed that the Federal Government has yet to release the outstanding […]
The National Judicial Council has disowned a viral report claiming that 34 lawyers failed an “integrity test” and were subsequently removed from consideration for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The Council described the report as inaccurate and unauthorised, stressing that it misrepresented the facts surrounding the judicial appointment process. In a press […]
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has instructed his lawyers to withdraw all ongoing defamation lawsuits against several individuals, saying he was moved by counsel during a New Year Mass. Speaking at the Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akpabio revealed that he had filed nearly nine lawsuits against people he accused of defaming him. He said, […]
Chelsea has confirmed that it has parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca. The decision comes after a period of growing tensions between Maresca and senior officials at the Premier League club. Maresca’s exit marks the end of a short-lived spell at Stamford Bridge, during which differences over management and club strategy reportedly escalated behind […]
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pardoned no fewer than 77 inmates in correctional centres across the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the action followed the recommendation of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. According to the statement, the state Attorney General […]