BREAKING: CJN Summons Kano Chief Judge, Federal Judge Over Conflicting Orders
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and the Chief Judge of Kano…
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BREAKING: Court discharges Miyetti Allah president Bello Bodejo
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, discharged the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Kore, Alhaji Bello Bodejo, of an alleged terrorism charge filed against him…
JUST IN: Emefiele and Sirika face prosecution as trial begins
The prosecution commenced trial on Tuesday, May 28, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in two criminal cases involving former governor of…
Politics
Tinubu cancels national broadcast to celebrate first anniversary — Presidency
In a notable departure from tradition, the Presidency disclosed on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu would not be delivering a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday to commemorate…
Security
BREAKING: Confusion in Kano as another court orders Sanusi’s removal
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ordered the police to evict Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano. The…
Security
Kano High court stops IGP, DSS from arresting Aminu Ado Bayero
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano State has issued an order of interim injunction restraining the Inspector General of Police, the Kano State commissioner of…
Minister of Works, Umahi walks out on journalists in Abuja
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday, walked out on journalists covering the activities of the works ministry in Abuja. The minister abruptly exited the…
Politics
BREAKING: Senate recalls Abdul Ningi from three-month suspension
The Senate has pardoned and recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi. Leading reporters reports that Ningi was was suspended on March 12, 2024, after accusing Senate President…
Again, Labour dumps FG’s fresh ₦60,000 wage offer, shift to ₦494,000
The Organised Labour has again rejected a fresh minimum wage proposal by the Federal Government. This time, the Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)…
“No going back on May 30 sit-at-home order in South-East region” IPOB declares
The Indigenous People of Biafra has insisted that the May 30 sit-at-home remains sacrosanct across the South-East and that every resident in the zone should stay…