The All Progressive Congress ( APC) Supporters group in Zamfara has claimed that former Governor Bello Matawalle was not defeated in the 2023 governorship election, but was deliberately denied victory through what it described as “calculated political sabotage”. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Kamal Ibrahim Gusau, accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare…
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF has condemned in the strongest possible terms an “horrific attack” in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, killing 450 civilians, including 35 children. At least 24 boys, 11 girls and two pregnant women reportedly were among the victims of the violence, which occurred over the weekend in communities around the city of Bara,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a final forfeiture of several assets, including N335 million, a hospital, five filling stations, among others, to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved the motion to the effect. Yusuf prayed the court…
A young male nail technician, Uche Chukwu, says he makes between N96,ooo and N120,000 monthly from rendering pedicure and manicure to women. Chukwu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Wednesday said he was not ashamed of engaging in a job traditionally dominated by women. He explained that he ventured…
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, discharged and acquitted a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, charged with money laundering and fraud. Aneke discharged the former governor, while ruling on his no case submission filed and argued by his counsel, Messrs Olalekan Ojo (SAN) and Chief Kanu Agabi…
British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has put a lot of efforts to cultivate a relationship with U.S. President, Donald Trump, a Cabinet ally has said. Trump had promised to meet Starmer in Aberdeen later this month during a private visit to Scotland. Ian Murray, Scottish Secretary, said that holding talks with the president is the…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday, reversed the Federal High Court (FHC) judgment that ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to pay Kasmal International Services N579 billion for its involvement in stamp duty collection. Justice Adebukola Banjoko, while delivering the majority judgment, agreed with the CBN’s argument that the company had no…
Local government workers in Gwagwalada Area Council, within Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed appreciation to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his role in ending their three-month strike over unpaid minimum wage arrears and welfare concerns. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, several workers voiced relief at resuming work,…
A legal practitioner, Victor Nwadike, on Wednesday, sought the permission of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja to apply for an order of mandamus, compelling Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo to appoint the most senior judge as the state’s chief judge (CJ). Nwadike made the application before Justice Mohammed Umar while moving an ex-parte…
Local government employees in the Bwari Area Council of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are preparing to resume duties on Thursday after a three-month industrial action prompted by unpaid wages and welfare issues. Mr Emmanuel Ishaku, chairman of NULGE’s Bwari branch, shared the update in a telephone interview on Wednesday, noting that while the initial…
