2026

By Taiye Agbaje The Presidential Aspirant of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections, Engr. (Dr.) Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley (YMK)), has called for stronger diplomatic action against attacks on Nigerians abroad, especially in South Africa. Kingsley, in a statement he personally signed on Monday and made available to newsmen in Abuja, said enough…

By Taiye Agbaje The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday prayed a Federal High Court in Abuja to order the remand of Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), over his alleged failure to fulfil the earlier bail terms. The DSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, made the oral application before Justice…

By Admin The Federal High Court (FHC) on Monday ordered Mr Nkemakolam Ukandu, the National Welfare Secretary of African Democratic Party (ADC), to pay the FHC’s Chief Judge (CJ), Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu the sum of N50 million each. Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a ruling on an oral application made by Mr…

Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N150 million linked to a member of House of Representatives, Rep Nicholas Mutu, to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the order on Thursday while delivering a ruling on a motion for final forfeiture moved by counsel to the Economic…

By Admin Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited has partnered with nine Nigerian banks to launch a $3 billion Contract Finance Facility aimed at improving access to funding for indigenous contractors executing projects in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The participating financial institutions include First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank, Zenith Bank…

By Admin The Federal High Court, Abuja Division has dismissed the preliminary objections filed by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and two others challenging the competence of the N100 million suit filed by a furniture manufacturer, Artco Industries Limited, over alleged registration of identical company resulting in diversion of its business and loss of revenue. Justice…

By Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday, handed over two trucks containing 90,000 litres of impounded ethanol, and six suspects to NAFDAC. Mrs Geraldine Abetianbe, the NSCDC Commandant in Akwa Ibom, said that the trucks were impounded on June 23 and 27 along Ikot Umo Essien in Essien Udim….

By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court, Abuja has awarded N200 million against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Mallam Kabiru Babai. The suit was filed by Mr Bernard Okpi on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the applicant proved…

By Zainab Oyekan Plateau Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission has urged religious leaders to strengthen efforts against gender-based violence through counselling, mediation, and timely referrals, to protect vulnerable persons. Mrs Olivia Dazyam, the Chairperson of the commission, made the call dhring the opening of training for Religious Mediation Counsellors in Jos on Thursday. Dazyam said…

By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the forfeiture of five additional properties linked to convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman. Justice James Omotosho gave the order while ruling on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The affected property include Walijam Apartments at No….