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Ekiti Lawyers Call on NJC to Investigate Justice Emeka Nwite for Alleged Misconduct and Bias A group of lawyers, representing the Ekiti Lawyers Vanguard for Transparency, has filed a petition with the National Judicial Council (NJC) urging a probe into Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawyers allege that Justice […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, now setting it at ₦1,025 per litre in Lagos. This comes just three weeks after an increase to ₦980 per litre in the city. In Abuja, the price has been adjusted to ₦1,060 […]
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former Interior Minister and ex-Governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, citing alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola is accused of creating divisions within the APC by forming a splinter group, which the party claims has undermined its unity in the state. In a formal resolution sent to […]
The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has voiced urgent concerns over Vice President Kashim Shettima’s safety due to issues with the current presidential aircraft. Lawan raised the alarm after Shettima’s official plane suffered windshield damage at JFK Airport in New York, forcing him to cancel his trip to Samoa. Since […]
As Ondo State’s governorship election draws near, a coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) factions has declared its support for Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Benson Akingboye, choosing him over APC’s candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The coalition, led by groups like Ondo Patriots, Ondo APC Solidarity Group, Jagaban Coalition, and the APC Youth League, expressed […]
The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has reported the recovery of seven bodies from a demolished building site in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, following a tragic incident involving iron scavengers. Abdulrahman Mohammed, FEMD Director, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the deceased were part of a group of over 500 scavengers who had invaded […]
Enugu State’s government officials, led by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, and the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Victor Udeh, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ogene musician, Okezie Mba, also known as Igbo-Jah, in Ogui Nike, Enugu, on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the […]
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, alongside his son Folarin, popularly known as Falz, has issued a 12-hour ultimatum to popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, demanding a public apology and retraction of defamatory statements made in audio recordings circulating online. The ultimatum, outlined in a letter dated October 14, 2024, was signed by […]
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has ordered a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s road safety measures to significantly reduce traffic accidents nationwide. He also announced plans to inaugurate the National Road Safety Advisory Council, tasked with cutting road accidents by 50% before 2030. During a meeting with the leadership of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at the […]
Oyewale stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is seeking information on oil mogul Bolaji Akinduro, who has been declared wanted for alleged fraud. Akinduro is accused of obtaining money under false pretenses and committing theft through conversion. “The public is hereby informed that Bolaji Henry Akinduro is wanted by the EFCC in […]