The Federal High Court in Lagos has reserved ruling on the no-case submission filed by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, in his ongoing ₦6.9 billion money laundering and fraud trial. The case, which has been ongoing since 2018, was adjourned by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke after both prosecution and defense presented arguments on the […]
A magistrate court in Ogudu, Lagos State, has ordered the remand of a 22-year-old security guard, Ifeanyi Kelvin Udoka, on allegations of sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl. The suspect was detained at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The court’s decision was announced by Magistrate S.K. […]
Another tragic accident occurred today, May 19, 2025, on Karu Bridge along the Nyanya-Keffi road in Abuja, leaving many feared dead and several others injured. This incident comes just a day after a deadly tanker explosion at the same location, intensifying concerns over road safety on this critical route. Eyewitnesses reported that the crash […]
The Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made significant strides in infrastructure development over the past year, completing 172 roads and five bridges across the state. This extensive effort aligns with the administration’s THEMES+ agenda, which prioritizes traffic management, transportation, and the overall welfare of residents. As part of this ambitious […]
Governor Uba Sani has declared that peace has returned to Southern Kaduna, a region long troubled by ethnic and religious violence, crediting the change to his administration’s commitment to inclusive and impartial leadership. Speaking during an official engagement, Governor Sani stated, “There are no more killings in Southern Kaduna because I am leading without religious […]
Prominent legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has come out strongly against a proposed bill seeking to make voting compulsory in Nigeria. In a bold statement during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television anchored by Seun Okinbaloye, Agbakoba declared, “I would rather […]
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday told the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos that he has no case to answer in the ongoing trial over an alleged N2.2 billion fraud. Fayose, who served as Ekiti governor from 2014 to 2018, is facing trial alongside his company, Spotless Investment Limited, on an […]
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded the recent electoral victories of four Nigerians in the United Kingdom, describing their success as a proud moment for the country and a testament to the excellence of Nigerians in the diaspora. In a statement issued by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, […]
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has successfully rescued Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George, from Mali, where she had been trafficked and missing for over four years. The rescue was confirmed in a statement shared on Monday by NiDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, via her official X (formerly Twitter) account. She […]
In a landmark move to strengthen the healthcare system and address the shortage of medical personnel, the Ebonyi State Government has announced an increase in the monthly salary of newly employed doctors to ₦500,000. Governor Francis Nwifuru made the announcement during the launch of a comprehensive health sector reform initiative, which includes a state-wide health […]
