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By Admin The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application filed by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court, London in UK. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the motion on notice moved by Diezani’s lawyer, Godwin Iyinbor, which was not challenged by the…
By Admin Stakeholders across Kogi State have applauded the member representing Omala State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Yahaya, for sponsoring three landmark bills aimed at improving healthcare delivery, promoting indigenous economic participation and strengthening environmental sustainability in the state. The commendation came during separate public hearings organised by the…
By Martha Agas A mining firm has introduced a lithium-for-technology exchange model aimed at promoting local value addition, industrialisation and renewable energy development in Nigeria. The company, Steron International Resources Limited, showcased the initiative at the recently concluded fifth African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) to highlight its benefits and encourage wider adoption….
By Thompson Yamput A University Lecturer, Prof. Felix Enegho has called on the Church and other stakeholders to embrace a holistic mission that promotes human dignity, ethical leadership, peaceful coexistence and sustainable societal development. Enegho, a Professor of Church History and Missiology, made the call while delivering the 22nd Inaugural Lecture of Prince Abubakar Audu…
By Taiye Agbaje The Presidential Aspirant of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections, Engr. (Dr.) Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley (YMK)), on Wednesday kicked against politics of division as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Kingsley, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja, called on politicians…
By Admin The Kogi State House of Assembly has commenced the process of overhauling the state’s tenancy laws with a public hearing on a bill designed to protect tenants from arbitrary rent increases, unlawful evictions and exploitation by landlords and property agents. The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the “Rent Control and Recovery of Residential…
By Admin Gov. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has appointed three senior retired military officers to key security positions aimed at strengthening the security operations in Plateau. The appointments which are with immediate effect was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Arc. Samuel Jatau. Jatau quoted the governor of…
By Admin A fresh legal battle has erupted within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with the Governorship Aspirant, Mukhtar Muhammad and other aggrieved aspirants asking the Federal High Court to nullify the party’s primary elections conducted in Kano State and restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising candidates that emerged from the exercise. In…
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday admitted Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), to a N200 million bail with two sureties. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling on Sowore’s application for stay of execution of the order for his bail revocation, directed that one of the…
By Admin The Federal High Court (FHC) has issued (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, for a fair, impartial and expeditious determination of pre-election cases across the country. The new practice direction was issued by the Chief Judge (CJ), Justice John Tsoho. This is in exercise of the powers conferred on him by virtue of Sections 254,…
