July 2024
N1.2bn fraud: EFCC rejects ruling freeing Fayose’s ally
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has rejected the ruling of Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja holding that the anti-graft agency failed to prove N1.2bn fraud against Abiodun Agbele, an associate of ex-Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose. The anti-graft agency, therefore, approached the Court of Appeal, praying that Justice Dimgba’s […]
Court rejects IBD Dende’s request to stop FIJ publications
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the request of businessman Ibrahim Dende, alias IBD Dende, seeking to compel investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, ‘Fisayo Soyombo, from further writing anything about him. The request came up as part of Dende’s lawsuit against Soyombo and FIJ after he was portrayed […]
Yahaya Bello loses bid to hear N80bn fraud case in Kogi
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has declined the request to transfer the N80.2bn fraud trial of ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, from Abuja to Kogi State. The CJ, in a letter dated July 2 and signed by his Special Assistant, Joshua Aji, said he agreed with the Economic and […]
Tenant dies in Lagos apartment, landlord alerts police
The remains of a tenant, Caleb Chiemele, have been recovered from a short-let apartment on the LSDPC Estate, off Freedom Way, in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State. It was gathered on Monday that Chiemele, who had been staying in the apartment since May 12, did not come out of his apartment on […]
Court dismisses cybercrime case against Agba Jalingo
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a case bordering on cybercrime filed against Agba Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch. On August 19, 2022, Jalingo was arrested by the police at his Lagos residence and was taken to Abuja. He was arrested following a petition filed by Elizabeth, the wife of Frank Ayade, […]
Nigeria’s external reserves surge to $34.66 billion, highest level in 13 months
Nigeria’s external reserves have increased yet again, this time by $1.88 billion to $34.66 billion as of July 4, 2024, marking a 13-month high. This is according to Nairametrics historical records of the central bank’s external reserve data for the last year. Our records also indicate this is the highest level the external reserve has […]
Hajj 2024: NAHCON airlifts 32,836 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said a total of 32,836 Nigerians who participated in the 2024 pilgrimage have been airlifted from Saudi Arabia. The commission said the pilgrims were from 13 states as well as from the military. It disclosed this in a statement on Monday by its Spokesperson, Fatima Usara. A […]
Suspension of taxes on importation of food commodities not yet official – President
The presidency says the suspension of taxes on importation of food commodities is not yet official. In a chat with TheCable on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman, said the measures are still under consideration. “The measures are not yet official,” he said. In a statement released earlier, Abubakar Kyari, minister of agriculture and food security, […]
Apprehension as Hyena escapes from Jos Wildlife Park
There is apprehension in Dong Community of Jos North Local Government Area after a hyena escaped from the local wildlife park. It was gathered the hyena escaped from its enclosure at the community wildlife park on Sunday, triggering panic among residents of Dong and nearby State and Federal Low-Cost estates. The General Manager, Plateau State […]
Biden not undergoing Parkinson’s disease treatment – Presidency
United States President Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson’s disease, his spokeswoman said on Monday after reports that an expert in the condition visited the White House eight times. “Has the President been treated for Parkinson’s? No. Is he being treated for Parkinson’s? No, he’s not. Is he taking medication for Parkinson’s? No,” […]