Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has acquitted and discharged former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, of an 11-count money laundering and fraud charges to the tune of N3.3 billion. In his ruling on Wednesday morning on Fayose’s no-case submission, Justice Aneke stated that the prosecution failed to establish a prima…
Suspected herdsmen have allegedly attacked Tse-Nyibiam, a village near Ngban in Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. The assault resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and her son. The victims, identified as Mlumun Iorhen Igbawua and her son, Terkimbir Iorhen Igbawua, were reportedly killed while tending to their rice…
Six months after accusing the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of betrayal and conspiracy, the Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has levelled fresh allegations against him, this time involving his ex-wife, Chanel Chin. In December 2019, Oluwo through his spokesperson, Alli Ibraheem, announced his separation from Ms Chin, citing “personal irreconcilable differences.” They welcomed a…
Renowned Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has instituted a criminal case against two Facebook users at the Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna State over alleged criminal conspiracy and defamatory publications made in his name. The suit, numbered KMD/685/25 and filed on Wednesday, lists George Udom and Bello Isiaka as defendants, with Mr Gumi as the complainant….
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over falsified versions of two essential medicines, warning of serious health risks. In a statement numbered 030/2025, the agency said counterfeit batches of the anti-malarial Artemetrin DS and the antibiotic Ciprofit 500 were in circulation, despite being sourced from…
A Corps Liaison Officer (CLO) in Enugu East LGA, Enugu State, has been accused of assaulting two female members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during a meeting last Saturday. The CLO allegedly intimidated the victims and later boasted of being “untouchable” due to his connections with NYSC officials. The incident was brought…
There is a massive security presence at the Rivers House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt on Monday where the state lawmakers are expected to have their sitting. The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Martin Amaewhule released the notice of the sitting on Monday morning. As of the time of filling this…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed widespread claims that a helicopter seen landing in a remote area in a viral video was delivering food or arms to bandits. The video, which recently circulated across social media platforms, shows a white helicopter landing in a bushy terrain surrounded by several individuals. In a statement on…
Edo State’s Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo, has made his first appointment, Fred Itua, who will serve as the Chief Press Secretary. The appointment was announced just a day before Okpebholo is set to assume office on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Itua will begin his role immediately upon Okpebholo’s swearing-in. Fred Itua is a well-respected journalist and…
Troops of the 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a “notorious” terrorist kingpin in Zamfara State. Alhaji Ma’oli was killed alongside other suspected terrorists on Thursday. The Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, said the operation leading to Alhaji Ma’oli’s death…
