As the trial of four bloggers charged with alleged defamation and Cyberstalking Guaranty Trust Holding Company as well as its Management resumed today, the Investigating Police Officer, IPO, Mr Yaqob Sule informed the court that the first defendant in the case, Mr Precious Eze is a serial blackmailer. The IPO, the first prosecution witness In the matter, made this known ... Read More »
I strongly condemn the political efforts to delegitimize the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This lawsuit is a blatant attempt to weaken an institution crucial to fighting corruption in the country. Those behind this move are either corrupt or working to shield corrupt practices in Nigeria. I welcome the stance of the, Benue state’s Governor Hyacinth Alia’s as it ... Read More »
Three bodies have been recovered, and five passengers are missing, in an incident described as a helicopter accident in Port-Harcourt, Rivers States on Thursday. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed the incident on Thursday. The helicopter, with registration detail 5NBQG, left the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the NUIMANTAN oil rig. It did not arrive at ... Read More »
First Lady OF Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated forty million Naira, along with various food items to victims of tanker explosion in Majiya village of Jigawa State. The donation was presented on her behalf by a delegation led by Wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abbass at the Government House Dutse. Handing over the cheque ... Read More »
…as Assembly holds public hearing on proposed local govt law The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said there are no plans to scrap the 37 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. Dr. Obasa, represented by Deputy Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, said this at a second public hearing on the bill ... Read More »
Following a protest by some Lagos parents over the increase in the boarding fees of the state’s model colleges, the Lagos State House of Assembly has directed the Chairman of its House Committee on Education, Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, to invite all the concerned stakeholders and report back within a week. This directive came after the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, ... Read More »
I hear that Prof. Ebenezer Obadare is assembling leading academics from around the world to examine the Bobrisky phenomenon. I am not surprised. His sharp intellect and ability to uncover deeper meaning in seemingly unconventional topics are well-known. Just read his compelling book on Pentecostalism to understand the depth of his analysis. Joining him is Prof. Femi Taiwo, a renowned ... Read More »
In continuation of preparations for the Ondo State Governorship Election holding on Saturday 16th November 2024, the Commission is test-running the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and result upload to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal for the election using live voters in select locations in the State. For this purpose, the Commission has designated 12 Polling ... Read More »
I, Professor Yemi Oke, SAN, on behalf of my team, extend my warmest congratulations to Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole on her recent appointment by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment. This appointment is a recognition of her immense contributions, exceptional leadership, and unwavering commitment to the development of Nigeria’s economic and industrial landscape. ... Read More »
Court fixes Nov 14, 20 for response to summons or arraignment Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), who appeared for the EFCC at the FCT High Court, said at the hearing that at the last adjourned date, the court issued a Public Summons against the 1st defendant directing that same be published and that the charge be pasted. Justice Maryann E. Anenih, however, ... Read More »
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