In the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accused of a N110.4 billion fraud, a key witness has provided testimony shedding light on a significant transaction involving one of Bello’s alleged accomplices. The witness revealed that the accomplice sought a refund of N550 million related to a property deal. According to the…
The Senate has officially confirmed the Senate Leader and 14 other eminent personalities as Life Benchers, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s legal landscape. The confirmation, which was conducted during the Senate’s plenary session, follows their nomination and recommendation by the Body of Benchers. The appointees were recognized for their distinguished contributions to the legal…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has criticized the Omoluabi Progressives, a faction led by former governor Rauf Aregbesola, for its decision to leave the party. The Omoluabi Progressives announced their exit from the APC, citing grievances such as the suspension and expulsion of members without fair hearing and dissatisfaction with the party’s…
Renowned legal luminary, Afe Babalola, SAN, is reportedly considering withdrawing legal charges against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. This development follows a series of legal actions initiated by Babalola, including a ₦500 million defamation lawsuit and a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). Babalola’s charges stemmed from alleged defamatory statements in Farotimi’s book,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of key political figures, including Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, Duerimini Isa Kekemeke, Magnus Abe, and Tokunbo Afikuyomi, as chairpersons of various boards and parastatals. The announcement was made on Friday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who described the appointments as…
The Osun State Government has announced plans to recruit 1,000 new personnel into the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps, to bolster security across the state. The recruitment drive, according to the state government, is part of efforts to strengthen grassroots security and ensure the safety of lives and property in Osun….
Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the disbursement of N32.7 billion under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) to support vulnerable groups across the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development on Thursday. The funds are intended to provide relief…
Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has cautioned its members against engaging in actions capable of causing divisions within the party. The party’s leadership, in a statement issued on Friday, stressed the need for unity as it prepares for critical political activities in the state. The statement, signed by the Osun…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is set to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered portal designed to expedite business registrations to just 30 minutes, a significant reduction from the current 24-hour to three-day timeframe. Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq Magaji announced that the new system, slated for launch next week, will eliminate human interference, ensuring a faster, more…
Beatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been released from a UK prison. Mrs. Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to four years and six months in prison in 2023 for her involvement in an organ trafficking case, regained her freedom earlier this week. She has since returned to Nigeria…
