The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged full support for the successful hosting of Nigeria’s first-ever International Airshow, scheduled to take place in Abuja from December 2 to 4. Wike made the commitment on Wednesday when the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, led a delegation to his…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has joined millions of Nigerians and the international community in celebrating former Head of State, General (Dr.) Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, on the momentous occasion of his 91st birthday. In a powerful…
Former Akwa Ibom Assembly member Nse Ntuen has strongly refuted claims accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of involvement in murder, describing the allegations as “false, malicious and deeply irresponsible.” In a statement from Uyo on Sunday, Ntuen said the accusations, reportedly shared by Akpabio’s sister-in-law, Patience Akpabio, lack any factual basis and are aimed at…
Nigerian lawmaker Senator Ned Nwoko has spoken publicly for the first time after his wife, actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels, accused him of physically assaulting her. Daniels made the allegations in a widely circulated video posted online on Saturday, claiming she had suffered repeated abuse and could no longer remain in the marriage. The couple…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the construction of the main carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), from Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II in Abuja. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who inaugurated the project on Wednesday, said the road would ease traffic congestion along…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 12 for ruling on a motion filed by Binance Holdings Limited seeking to nullify the substituted service of court documents served on it by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date after lawyers representing both parties adopted their processes and argued…
Islamic scholar Sheikh Lawan Shuaibu Abubakar has denied allegations of blasphemy over his recent public comments on Islamic traditions related to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Speaking before the Kano State Shura Council, the cleric — popularly known as Malam Abubakar Lawan Triumph — said his statements had been taken out of context and…
The trial of two promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), over allegations of investment fraud, was on Monday stalled due to the absence of the prosecution counsel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had in July fixed Monday for the commencement of trial of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says no judge serving in the FCT will live in a rented apartment by the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first tenure. Wike stated this on Monday in Abuja during the inauguration of the construction of housing units for the President of the Court…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 16 for ruling on whether the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, can cross-examine an EFCC witness on issues raised during his evidence-in-chief. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the trial on Monday following an objection raised by Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, counsel to the Economic and Financial…
