June 24, 2024
Kano Court Adjourns Govt Case Against Ado Bayero, Others Over Emirate Tussle To July 2
The Kano State High Court has adjourned hearing on the state government’s motion to restrain Aminu Ado Bayero and four others from presenting themselves as Emirs. The adjournment was ordered by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu. The case was adjourned to July 2, 2024 for the next hearing. It was on Thursday reported that a Federal […]
Kano chief magistrate suspended for ‘transferring money from petitioner’s frozen bank account’
The Kano state Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Talatu Makama, a chief magistrate, indefinitely. She was suspended for allegedly ordering the transfer of funds from a frozen bank account into her personal account. According to a statement issued on Monday by Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, Kano JSC spokesperson, three petitions were lodged against Makama. “Sequel […]
Just In: Court discharges, acquits ex-Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji of money laundering
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, discharged and acquitted a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, over alleged N338.8m money laundering. Ikuforiji was discharged alongside his former Personal Assistant, Oyebode Atoyebi. Justice Liman held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission failed to prove its case against the […]
BREAKING: Otedola buys fresh 2.22% shares as stakes in FBN Holdings hit 11.63%
Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman and chairman of FBN Holdings, has acquired an additional 2.22 percent shares in the First Bank of Nigeria The acquisition was disclosed in a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Monday. The fresh acquisition further cements the billionaire’s control of the company as his shareholding has now reached […]
Shettima loses mother-in-law
Vice President Kashim Shettima has lost his mother-in-law, Maryam Albishir. Albishir, 69, passed away “in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness,” a statement signed by the VP’s spokesperson, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, read Monday morning.The statement is titled, ‘VP Shettima’s Mother-In-Law Passes Away.’ “Hajiya Maryam, the mother of the Vice President’s wife, Hajiya Nana […]
Female bandits arms’ supplier arrested in Katsina
Security forces in Katsina State have reportedly apprehended a woman, identified as Aisha Abubakar, for allegedly transporting ammunition to terrorists. The incident was reported on Monday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the ammunition was discovered during a routine search of Abubakar’s luggage. “The authorities discovered the ammunition in her […]
Nigerian pilgrims starving in Saudi Arabia —Gov Bago
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has tackled the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, over alleged poor treatment of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. Bago, in a series of tweets, yesterday, alleged that the commission is not providing enough food for pilgrims in the Arabian country. The governor asked NAHCON not to force Arabian food […]
Alia denies plan to shut Ortom’s companies in Benue
A group known as ‘Defenders of Democracy’ has raised the alarm about plans by the administration of Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to cripple the investment of his predecessor, Samuel Ortom, in the state. The President of the group, Amos Uchiv, in a statement issued and made available to journalists in Makurdi on […]
Olubadan-designate hosts family masqueraders today
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will host masqueraders of the ancient town at the family compound at Ita ‘Bale Olugbode today (Monday). The yearly egungun festival, a celebration of Ibadan custom and tradition, held between June and July, is usually heralded with a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadan land. This year, the Olubadan-designate would […]
50 Reps write Tinubu, plead for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
About 50 members of the House of Representatives spread across the six geo-political zones of the country, under the aegis of the Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South-East, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to invoke Section 174 of the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Section 107(1) of the […]