Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sued Senate President Godswill Akpabio for alleged defamation, demanding ₦100 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed at the FCT High Court, also lists Akpabio’s aide, Mfon Patrick, as a defendant. Through her lawyer, Akpoti-Uduaghan claims Akpabio defamed her in a Facebook post, suggesting she focuses more […]
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Court Clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy in Mohbad’s Death Case
The Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos, has cleared singer Naira Marley, music promoter Sam Larry, and Primeboy of any involvement in the death of late musician Mohbad. Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), ruled that they have no case to answer. However, the […]
Ex-African Leaders Appointed to Lead Peace Efforts in Eastern DR Congo
Former leaders of Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia have been appointed as facilitators of the Democratic Republic of Congo peace process. The East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced the appointment on Monday as fighting escalates in eastern DRC. Ex-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, […]
Natasha Akpoti to face Senate’s disciplinary committee after seat row
The Senate has referred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions following a dispute over seat allocation. The committee, led by Senator *Neda Imaseun, has two weeks to submit its findings. The decision came after a motion by Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu, who condemned Akpoti-Uduaghan’s […]
Orji Kalu Urges Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida To Reveal June 12 Annulment Accomplices
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on former President Ibrahim Babangida to name those involved in the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election won by the late MKO Abiola. Speaking to journalists, Kalu urged IBB to write a second edition of his autobiography to reveal the roles played […]
Enugu’s Witness Support Fund Speeds Up Justice Delivery
The Enugu State Attorney-General, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, says Governor Peter Mbah’s reforms, including the Witness Support Fund, are accelerating justice delivery, especially in criminal cases. Speaking in Enugu, Udeh noted that his office now processes legal opinions on criminal case files within ten days despite handling over 100 cases monthly. […]
Motorists Prosecuted In Anambra For Violating Third Party Insurance Policy
A joint operation by the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra has arrested and prosecuted 19 motorists for non-compliance with the mandatory third-party motor insurance policy. The mobile court sitting in Awka discharged three motorists who provided valid insurance, while others faced fines or possible […]
Niger junta arrests leader of group fighting to reinstate ousted President Bazoum.
Preinstatement of Niger’s ousted President, Mohamed Bazoum, has been arrested. The Patriotic Liberation Front (FPL) leader, Mahmoud Sallah, was arrested in the Gatroun district in Libya, the BBC Hausa Service reported Monday morning. According to the report, Mr Sallah was arrested on Sunday by Libyan security forces alongside five lieutenants. […]
Adeleke swears in new Osun LG chairs, urges good governance
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Sunday swore in the newly elected local government chairpersons and councillors in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) had announced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates winners of the 30 chairmanship and 332 councillorship […]
Jigawa bus fire claims four lives, 10 hospitalised.
The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed the death of four people, while 10 others were injured following a bus fire incident that occurred at Gwaram Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse, on Sunday. Mr Shiisu said […]