Edo Court Anulls Restrictions of Movement On Environmental Day
….Awards N200,000 To Applicant Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, presided over by Justice Isoken Urhomwen Erameh has declared as unconstitutional the restriction of human and vehicular movement during the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Justice Erameh ruled that the enforcement of a Stay-At-Home Order between 7:00 a.m. and […]
Russia Dismisses Reports of Drone Shipments to Iran
Russia has rejected claims that it is preparing to send drones to Iran, describing the reports as false. According to Moscow time news, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement while speaking to reporters during a daily briefing on Thursday. Mr Peskov said media reports suggesting Moscow was close to completing a delivery were “lies” […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $13m Linked to Lagos Socialite
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 13 million dollars linked to Lagos-based socialite Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice Emeka Nwite, who held that the funds were proceeds of unlawful activities. The court found that the […]
NBA Criticises Sowore Over Courtroom Incident in Abuja
The Nigerian Bar Association has strongly criticised activist Omoyele Sowore following a disruption at the Federal High Court in Abuja, describing the development as a threat to courtroom decorum and the rule of law. The incident occurred on Tuesday and drew public attention after a video circulated online showing Mr Sowore engaged in a heated […]
NDDC Admonish Edo Host Communities On Taking Ownership Of Projects
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has admonished communities where projects are sited by the commission in Edo State to secure them from vandals and maximize them for the wellbeing of all. The Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Edo State Office, Mrs. Mercy Babawale gave the task at the NDDC Corporate […]
Breaking: PDP Moves to Heal Internal Rift as Reconciliation Talks Gain Momentum
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving its lingering internal crisis, announcing that reconciliation efforts are now underway following weeks of tension within the party. In a press briefing delivered on Wednesday, the party disclosed that its reconciliation initiative was initiated in compliance with the advisory of the Court of Appeal […]
Man Arrested for Shouting “No Water, No Light” During Gov Bago’s Visit in Suleja
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Niger State for allegedly disrupting Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s visit to the Emir of Suleja following Eid-el-Fitr prayers. Hamisu Abdullahi, an electrician and father of four, reportedly shouted the phrase “no water, no light” at the emir’s palace on Friday, prompting his arrest. He was taken into custody […]
Matawalle Bows Out of 2027 Race, Endorses Gov. Lawal as Sole APC Candidate in Zamfara
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence and former governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has formally declared that he will not contest the 2027 governorship election, throwing his full weight behind incumbent Governor Dauda Lawal. Matawalle made the declaration on Tuesday during a grand reception held at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau […]
“Obi Shouldn’t Have Contested 2023 Election” — Justice Ayo Salami Blasts Judicial ‘Incompetence’
Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami (rtd), has stirred fresh controversy over Nigeria’s judicial system, declaring that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, ought not to have been allowed to contest the 2023 presidential election under the platform of the Labour Party. Justice Salami made the remarks on Tuesday in […]
Court Adjourns El-Rufai Bail Application to March 31
A Federal High Court in has postponed a decision on bail for former state governor until 31 March, following his arraignment on corruption-related charges. Mr El-Rufai appeared in court on Tuesday facing a 10-count charge brought by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the (ICPC). The charges include alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded […]