Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the arrest of a former Chief of Naval Staff, retired Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, and two other officers over N1.5 billion…
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Emefiele’s trial adjourned as EFCC files fresh evidence
An Ikeja Special Offences Court, on Friday, adjourned until May 9, for defence to study additional proof of evidence submitted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the former Central…
Court bars police from arresting fake APC ward officers behind purported Ganduje’s suspension
A Kano High Court has issued an exparte order prohibiting police from arresting and harassing the alleged All Progressives Congress (APC) ward officers involved in the claimed suspension of the party’s national…
Court issues major order in Yahaya Bello, EFCC chairman’s case
On Friday, the Court of Appeal in Abuja granted an ex-parte request for stay of contempt proceedings initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, by…
Nigerian gov launches first ever creative SME film tech academy
Since 2022, the SMEDAN Idea Film Academy has trained over 200 Nigerian youths as part of efforts to further empower, create prosperity, and decrease poverty. Mr. Adeolu Adeyemo, the academy’s founder, said…
Court bars Gov Adeleke from presenting staff of office to Osun traditional ruler
Justice Micheal Awe prevented Governor Ademola Adeleke from giving staff of office to the second king of Iree, Oba Muritala Oyelakin, just one month after the court dismissed a monarch nominated by…
Court stops NERC, KEDCO from implementing electricity tariff hike
A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an interim order preventing the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from raising electricity tariffs for Band A consumers in the state. The court ordered…
Protesters storm EFCC headquarters, want Matawalle’s probe reopened
On Friday, dozens of protesters occupied the entrance to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) headquarters, demanding that the commission restart investigations into former Zamfara state governor Bello Matawalle. The demonstrators,…
Police nab 40 suspected criminals in Yaba
The Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has detained 40 suspected criminals in several black areas throughout the Yaba area. The Lagos Police Command announced on Friday that 40 individuals were apprehended about…
How we arrived at new minimum wage – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has provided a breakdown of how the N615,000 suggested minimum wage was determined during its 2024 negotiations with the government and other stakeholders. The president of the…