Hearing in a suit filed by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and others, was, on Monday, stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The proceeding in the case, instituted by Nnaji over controversy about his university certificate, could not go on before Justice…
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has condoled with the Chairman of Arise Television, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the management and staff on the demise of one of its staff, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, during a robbery incidence at her Abuja residence. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the…
Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged Nigerians to hold fast to optimism and unity in the face of present challenges. The governor noted that the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration and citizens’ huge sacrifices would ultimately pay off if the nation stayed the course. This is contained in his 65th…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out two separate suits filed by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, seeking to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating him. Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the cases after noting a notice of discontinuance in the court file and observing that no lawyer…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ms. Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to Maduagwu’s family, the management and staff of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, until October 27. Justice Mohammed Umar gave the ruling on Tuesday to allow Sowore adequate time to prepare his defence. Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), is facing a five-count charge filed by the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, made an order of perpetual injunction restraining Prof. Pat Utomi and and his associates from establishing “a shadow government” in the country. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, declared that Utomi’s action was unconstitutional and amounted to creating a parallel government not recognised by the constitution. Justice…
The Nigerian Government has dismissed allegations circulating on international platforms that terrorists in the country are waging a systematic campaign of genocide against Christians. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the claims as “false, baseless, divisive, and a misrepresentation of Nigeria’s security challenges.” He explained that insecurity in Nigeria is driven by…
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and stronger collaboration with key government institutions to safeguard the country’s agricultural sector. On Thursday, NAIC’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani (Turakin Zamfara), led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Bureau of Public…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged more nations to join his country’s security coalition and increase pressure on Russia, insisting that Ukraine has no choice but to fight to protect its sovereignty. Delivering his statement to the 80th UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said international institutions had become too weak to…
