El-Rufai Rights Suit Adjourned Over Service Issues
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned proceedings in a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai after procedural issues arose during the hearing. The trial judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, declined a request to stand down the matter, citing another official engagement, and instead adjourned the case to March […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $13m Linked to Achimugu
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and her firm, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, to the Federal Government after ruling that the funds were proceeds of unlawful activity. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Emeka Nwite held that the Economic and Financial […]
Federal High Court Orders Forfeiture of $13 Million Linked to Oceangate
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million connected to Aisha Achimugu’s company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling on a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), concluding that neither Achimugu nor her company provided evidence that the […]
NYSC Defends Safety Measures, Refutes “Ransom” Claims
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed the relocation of orientation camps in several states, including Kwara and Kaduna, as part of ongoing measures to address security concerns. The Scheme also disclosed that over ₦500 million has been spent on medical interventions for corps members in the past five years. In a statement responding […]
Ogun State Demolishes Sango Tollgate Shanties to Curb Accidents
The Ogun State Government has demolished shanties and temporary structures along the road setback at the Ogun–Lagos border near Sango Tollgate in a bid to reduce recurring traffic accidents in the area. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Kafayat Lawal, who supervised the exercise on Tuesday, said the action followed several warnings and eviction […]
PSC Urges Senior Police Officers to Embrace Reforms
Hashimu Salihu Argungu, Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), has urged newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General and Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to adopt strategic leadership and corporate governance principles to strengthen reforms in the Nigeria Police Force. Argungu gave the charge while presenting a lead paper titled “Policing Strategic Leadership on Promoting Public Sector Governance, […]
Wike Seeks Stronger Japan Partnership for Abuja Development
Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s commitment to deeper collaboration with the Japan to accelerate the transformation of Abuja in line with its master plan. Wike gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by Japan’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, alongside officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Abuja. The […]
Ogun to Grant ₦35m to Women at IWD
The Ogun State Government has announced plans to disburse ₦35 million in cash grants to more than 500 women as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, said 50 women would receive ₦200,000 each, while another 500 beneficiaries would get ₦50,000 each. She […]
Iran War: Shehu Sani Describes Iran War as Stalemate
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has suggested that Donald Trump may be growing weary of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. In a statement shared on X, Sani described the war as a stalemate, arguing that neither the United States and its ally Israel nor […]
Court Jails Ex-Acting Accountant-General 72 Years
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to a cumulative 72 years in prison over a N868.46 million fraud case. Nwabuoku was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges related to money laundering involving the diversion and concealment of […]
