The Court of Appeal in Abuja has restrained the enforcement of its judgment that upheld the Kano State Governmentâs repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law, pending the determination of a suit at the Supreme Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Court of Appeal in Kano set aside the June 20…
Former military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has expressed the hope that the âtruthâ about the person responsible for the October 19, 1986 assassination of Newswatch Editor, Dele Giwa, would be uncovered. Giwa, a fearless journalist, was alleged to have been killed by a bomb sent in a parcel bearing the official seal of the president….
Qatar said Saturday it will host a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders to denounce Israelâs attack on Hamas officials in Doha and to show solidarity with the Gulf state. Mondayâs meeting would consider âa draft resolution on the Israeli attack on the State of Qatarâ to be drafted Sunday at a ministerial meeting, said…
Hon. Ajuwon Abiola (AA), an aspirant for the position of House of Assembly, Akinyele constituency II has met with ace broadcaster, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat. Alhaji Oriyomi, the CEO of Popular Ibadan Radio station, Agidigbo FM is the talk of the town with his ‘Oyo Npe O’ (Oyo is calling you) ambition. Speaking on their meeting,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a N5bn suit brought by 110 alleged internet fraudsters against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, ruling it lacked merit. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, dismissed the suit on the grounds that the applicants failed to prove they had been unlawfully detained after taking arguments…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces fresh internal turmoil as the committee led by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, established to revive the party, is already being confronted by threats and internal divisions that could derail its mission. The Saraki-led panel, inaugurated after an expanded meeting of the PDP Governorsâ Forum and other stakeholders in…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that President Bola Tinubuâs renewed hope competitive reform agenda has delivered 28 Field Development Plans (FDPs) with 18.2 billion dollars worth of investment commitments in the Nigerian oil sector The Commission Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe disclosed this on Tuesday at the Africa Oil Week, held…
Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have fired teargas to disperse protesters rallying to mark the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protest. Videos seen on Sunday morning showed protesters fleeing as the police fired shots. The protesters had converged around 8:30 am at the toll gate with several banners and placards, calling for the…
The Mayor of Arewa, Alhassan Buba, has called for peace and unity following the recent tragic killing of hunters from Edo State while traveling to Kano from Port Harcourt. The incident, which has sparked outrage and sorrow across the country, has left many questioning the safety of travelers in the region. In his public statement,…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has shed fresh light on the proposed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, revealing that significant progress is being made toward the formation of a unified political platform. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, El-Rufai confirmed that a decision has already been reached within…