The National Judicial Council (NJC) has taken several significant decisions, including the suspension of three judges for one year without pay due to misconduct. The affected judges are Justice Jane E. Inyang of the Court of Appeal, Uyo Division, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, and Justice Aminu Baffa Aliyu of […]
Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24 hours
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman and socialite, from detention within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that Achimugu should be freed on the same terms as her earlier administrative bail. The court order came after Achimugu was arrested at […]
NNPC Removes MDs of Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries in Major shake-up
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has removed the Managing Directors of its three state-owned refineries and directed management staff with less than a year to retire to proceed on exit. In what appears to be a major shake-up, the company has also promoted some personnel to replace the outgoing staff to reposition the […]
Late gospel singer, Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging
The FCT High Court in Abuja has delivered its verdict in the trial of Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi. Justice Nwosu-Iheme found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide in connection with Osinachi’s death on April 8, 2022, and sentenced him to death by hanging. The court’s decision came after a thorough evaluation […]
Director-General Of NAPTIP Orders Probe Of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against MFM General Overseer, Olukoya
The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of sexual abuse, intimidation, and exploitation leveled against Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM). NAPTIP’s Chief Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, confirmed that […]
Several JAMB Candidates Killed In Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Crash While Going For UTME
A tragic accident on the Oyo-Ogbomoso road in Oyo State has claimed the lives of several students who were on their way to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. The incident occurred on Saturday morning and involved a commercial vehicle conveying the students to a JAMB center in Ogbomoso. According to […]
Akpabio leads Tinubu’s delegation to Vatican for Pope Francis’ burial
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial of Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26. The delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, includes the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, and several prominent archbishops. The delegation will deliver a letter conveying President […]
Protesters Shut Down FCT Minister’s Office Over Minimum Wage Dispute
A wave of unrest swept through Nigeria’s capital today as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), alongside hundreds of teachers and healthcare professionals, shut down the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The protest was sparked by the federal government’s failure to implement the agreed-upon ₦70,000 minimum wage […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas fails to appear before Reps Panel
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has failed to appear before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight for the second time despite being invited. The committee had rescheduled the meeting to April 24 after Ibas requested a postponement, but he did not attend. Ibas’s absence is notable, […]
NiMET Strike: We have resolved all issues — Keyamo declares
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the issues leading to the Nigeria Meteorological Agency workers’ strike have been resolved. After a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, Keyamo stated that the government and NiMET unions had reached an agreement on various concerns, including salary disparities and minimum wage increases. Keyamo said the government had […]
