In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a N50 billion lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government. The suit, which challenged Kanu’s repatriation from Kenya, was dismissed due to lack of diligent prosecution. Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the
A recent testimony in the ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has shed light on the diversion of N1 billion from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Matching Grant during his tenure. The fourth prosecution witness, Lanre Daibu, who served as the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, disclosed
In a dramatic turn of events, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has responded to the petition filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who is seeking her prosecution over allegations of orchestrating an assassination plot against her. Akpabio’s petition, dated April 3, 2025, was addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and also copied to the
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe State has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat crime with the addition of nine new operational vehicles. This donation includes three brand-new vehicles and six refurbished ones, courtesy of the Gombe State Government and a private individual, Gen. Hassan. The Commandant of
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), set to open in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, in spring 2025, has successfully raised $25 million from foreign investors. This significant funding milestone is part of MOWAA’s broader effort to secure the $50 million needed for its establishment. The museum is now turning its attention to wooing
Archlight Nigeria Limited has categorically denied allegations that it assigned 50% of its shares in the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to 86 Gardens Limited. This denial comes in response to claims made by 86 Gardens in a court filing, which sought to prevent Archlight from transferring the shares to any other party. The dispute
The Federal Government has officially launched the construction of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Calabar, Cross River State, as part of its ambitious initiative to revolutionise Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and stimulate inclusive growth across the federation. This marks the second groundbreaking of such a facility within a span of just three days, following
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a 32-member Screening and Aviation Monitoring Committee to oversee the selection of air carriers and cargo handlers for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. A six-man secretariat was also set up to support the committee’s operations. According to a statement by NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima
The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended nine suspects in relation to the brutal killing of a septuagenarian and the widespread destruction of properties in Aagba, a community in Surulere Local Government Area. The authorities disclosed the arrest on Thursday morning through a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso. According to
Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has revealed a disturbing development involving some youths from the state, disclosing that 23 Anambra indigenes are currently facing the death penalty in Indonesia for drug trafficking-related crimes. He made this known while addressing a group of political defectors who recently joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance
