The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, had been able to…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered a suspected terrorist burial ground and apprehended high-profile collaborators in sustained operations across Borno and Adamawa states. Operational reports made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja indicated that an air interdiction at Chikide neutralised several ISWAP/JAS fighters gathered under a shelter, while others fled…
The number of victims affected by the gas explosion that occurred in Calabar on Saturday has risen to 60, the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports. Dr Henry Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure during a visit to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), where the victims are receiving treatment. It will be…
Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Friday as the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that by this declaration, Muslims across the nation are expected to observe their Eid-el-Fitr prayer and celebration…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to enable Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja. The minister, who made the declaration on behalf of the federal government, extended warm…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for government’s intervention to address the surge in petrol prices between N1,170 and N1,300 per litre across the country. The demand was contained in a statement signed by Mr Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, on Thursday. Ajaero said the rising cost of petrol had worsened the hardship…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment of 1,659 workers employed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in 2016 and 2019. Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh disclosed this in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public…
Ag. IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police. He takes over from IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun (rtd) who served as the 22nd indigenous inspector-general of police from 19th June 2023 to 24th February 2026. The acting inspector-general of police, born on 13th April, 1966, hails from Lagos Island…
Four witnesses gave their evidence virtually on Wednesday in the Federal High Court in Abuja, in the opening trial of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, at Southwark Crown Court in the UK. The proceeding was taken virtually by Justice James Omotosho in accordance with Mutual Assistance In Criminal Matters Act, 2018, and other applicable…
The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. They were accused of conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and unlawful control of a property in…
