The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has declined the request to transfer the N80.2bn fraud trial of ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, from Abuja to Kogi State. The CJ, in a letter dated July 2 and signed by his Special Assistant, Joshua Aji, said he agreed with the Economic […]
Tuesday 09 July 2024 FG suspends food imports duty, partners states on farming Northern traditional institution under spotlight as govs push long-range reforms Yahaya Bello loses bid to hear N80bn fraud case in Kogi Human rights, democracy, economic growth key issues in Samoa Agreement Fuel stations to operate longer hours to aid PMS supply […]
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said a man identified as Shuaibu Yushau has been arrested and detained for attempted suicide. Yushau climbed a broadcast mast owned by Aso Television and Radio in the Katampe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday. The man had climbed the mast to protest against insecurity […]
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital, has issued an ex parte Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Chief Judge of the State and the Clerk of the Rivers State House of Assembly from dealing with the Martin Amaewhule led House of Assembly. The order which was issued by […]
Bandits dressed in a ‘Hijab’ otherwise known as Abaya have kidnapped 26 persons mostly women and children in an attack on the Runka community of Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State. Runka community is just a few kilometres away to the dreaded Rugu Forest which has over the years been harbouring criminals. A source […]
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this known during a press briefing at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Monday. Kyari disclosed that the listed food items, […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, denied businessman Ibrahim Dende’s request to prevent an investigative journalist, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Fisayo Soyombo, from writing further about him. The court declined to hear the application but instead directed the claimant’s counsel to put the defendants on notice. Dende filed […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has issued a 7-day ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to represent the 2024 budget to the House. The order follows the first sitting of the pro-Wike House on Monday after some months. The other House led by Victor Oko-Jumbo is also holding a parallel […]
The Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, Mikah Suleiman has regained his freedom from bandits who kidnapped him two weeks ago. Suleiman’s release was announced in a statement on Sunday, July 7, 2024, by the Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Pascal Salifu. The statement read, “We are […]
Monday 08 July 2024 North-Central tops as police record 1,702 murder cases FG probes fuel smuggling, cuts supply to border towns Mother, daughter die in gas explosion, two hospitalised Hijrah: States declare holiday, govs call for peace Tinubu special investigator urges lawmakers to stop wastage Tinubu Re-Elected As ECOWAS Chairman NASS Budget Not Up […]
