The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a forfeiture case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against nine properties linked to former Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa until July 16. Justice Obiora Egwuatu adjourned the matter following the inability of the EFCC’s lawyer, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, to file a report of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped a beverage company, Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited, from producing its ”pop power” energy drink over allegations bordering on trademark infringement pending the hearing of substantive suit. Justice Binta Nyako restrained Mamuda Beverages Ltd from further production of the drink in a copied bottle design, which allegedly infringed…
As Muslims prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, many Lagos residents are struggling with rising food and livestock prices, as the cost of pepper, tomatoes and rams continues to climb across major markets in the state. A market survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday at various markets showed that while rice…
Gov. Ahmed Ododo has pledged the support of the Confluence State for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027, officially designating the campaign as his own “personal project”. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Lokoja issued by Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo. Ododo described Tinubu’s landslide victory in the…
As the rainy season sets in, Northern states of Kaduna, Kano and Katsina are taking preventive measures to mitigate flood disaster. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency have raised the alarm of flooding in some states with Kaduna placed among states at high…
Ugandan health ministry on Monday announced two more confirmed cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of cases reported in the country to seven. The two new cases are health workers in a private health facility in the capital Kampala and both are Ugandans, the ministry said in a statement. “Both patients have been admitted…
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has accused political thugs of violently attacking her and other party officials during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries in Abuja, describing the incident as a “premeditated ambush” and warning that political thuggery must not be allowed to replace democracy. In a statement posted on her…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared Alhaji Mustafa Sule-Lamido, son of former Jigawa governor, winner of the party’s ticket to contest the governorship seat in 2027. Mr Isa Ahmed, the Returning Officer for the primary election held in Dutse, while affirming Sule-Lamido as the sole candidate on Sunday, said that his emergence had complied…
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning their ninth league title and second under his administration. Mbah said the club’s players and management made Enugu proud and etched their names in gold by following the path of legends. Rangers won the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League title after defeating…
The Dumebi Kachikwu-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday dissolved the Sen. David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) during its special convention in Abuja. The motion for the dissolution was moved by the Benue ADC Chairman, Allias Adiku, during the party’s non-elective special convention held on Sunday. The motion was seconded by the Zamfara ADC…
