Court Admits Diezani’s UK Acquittal Evidence in Asset Suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, permission to present evidence of her acquittal by a UK court in her ongoing legal battle to recover assets previously forfeited to the Federal Government. Justice Inyang Ekwo approved the application on Wednesday after counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
Supreme Court Launches E-Filing, Ends Manual Case Filing
Nigeria’s judiciary has officially adopted electronic case filing, marking the end of manual filing at the country’s courts as part of efforts to improve the speed and efficiency of justice delivery. Announcing the development at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Tomori Kekere-Ekun, unveiled the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS), saying […]
Liverpool Sign France U21 Defender Jeremy Jacquet
Liverpool F.C. have completed the signing of Jérémy Jacquet from Stade Rennais F.C. in a deal reportedly worth up to £60 million ($79 million). The 20-year-old France Under-21 centre-back has signed a five-year contract at Anfield, with the club holding the option to extend the deal by an additional 12 months, subject to international clearance. […]
Portable Criticises Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide Over Song Content
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable has criticised some of the country’s biggest music stars, claiming that wealth and fame have negatively affected the quality and message of their music. In a video shared online, Portable alleged that Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and Olamide have become disconnected from the realities of […]
UN Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Cost Africa $3.6 Billion
The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could cost African economies up to $3.6 billion and push nearly one million more people into poverty if the crisis worsens. In a statement on Tuesday, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said the outbreak is evolving beyond a […]
Kebbi APC Stakeholders Criticise Senator Maidoki
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State have criticised Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District, over his recent comments on security and political developments in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group accused the senator of making what it described as misleading claims and alleged […]
Amotekun Arrests 28 Suspects in Ondo Crime Crackdown
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested 28 suspects for alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed banditry, robbery, cultism, rape, theft and other criminal offences across the state. Addressing journalists at the corps’ headquarters in Akure on Tuesday, Amotekun Commander Akogun Adetunji Adeleye said the arrests followed a series […]
TCN Announces 10-Hour Power Outage in Parts of Ondo
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned 10-hour power outage in parts of Ondo State to allow for maintenance and upgrade works at the Ondo 132/33-kilovolt Transmission Substation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah said the outage will run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June […]
Sowore Regains Bail After Court Imposes New Conditions
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore fresh bail in the sum of N200 million, weeks after revoking his earlier bail over his failure to appear for trial. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Justice Muhammad Umar ordered Sowore to produce two sureties before the bail can […]
Dr. Arowona Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction in Poland
Mallam Abdulaezeez Arowona, spokesperson to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and Managing Director/CEO of EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM, has earned a Master’s Degree in Management of Health, Education and Social Institutions from the University of Management and Administration in Opole, Poland. Arowona completed the programme on June 30, 2026, graduating with a […]
