Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has refused to grant a bail application filed by the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying it was filed prematurely. Delivering the ruling, Justice Anenih, said having been filed when he was neither in custody nor before the court, the instant application was…
Former Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has appeared at the Federal Capital Territory High Court for the hearing of his bail application, alongside those of his co-defendants. The proceedings took place before Justice Marryanne Anenih at the Maitama court in Abuja. The EFCC had declared Bello wanted in connection with allegations of laundering. The…
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the delayed November 2024 salaries for civil servants. The delay followed a disruption attributed to the ongoing migration from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System. According to PUNCH, the delay also affected Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, which temporarily…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo has visited the Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke on official visit. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Hon. Khadijat and her team arrived in Osun State on an official visit to discuss developmental initiatives and strengthen intergovernmental collaboration. She was warmly welcomed by…
Commotion ensued at the Lekki office of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) when a woman severely assaulted a road safety official who impounded her vehicle. While it is not clear what provoked the rage of the woman, the video commenced with the woman using two palms to slap the neck of the official. She…
The father of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been coronated the traditional of ruler Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu married 30 wives before those who could not bear children left the marriage. There…
Over 40 million people speak the Igbo language. The Igbo people are primarily found in southeast Nigeria, but there are other Igbo-speaking countries. Before colonialism, the Igbos referred to themselves as “Ndi Igbo.” The language is classified under the Kwa subgroup of the Niger-Congo Language Family. Different dialects are well recognised and used in texts….
Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s a great time to review your finances before the new year. Making the right financial moves now can help you enter 2025 with confidence. Here are five smart investment steps Nigerians can take before the year ends. 1. Review Your Budget The festive season is exciting but…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi on Monday evening reportedly visited the renowned legal icon and founder of Afe Babalola University, Chief Afe Babalola in his office in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital. Obi was warmly received by the top aide of Babalola who subsequently ushered him in for a closed-door…
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Monday, sentenced a teacher, John Osifo, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil. Delivering judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against Mr Osifo beyond every reasonable doubt. Mr Oshodi noted that the convict bridged the trust that was…