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Insecurity: We’re taking fight to criminals’ enclaves – Kogi governor
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has promised to tackle the incessant armed robbery and kidnappings in the state by taking the battle to the enclave of the criminals.
Police recruitment: Court to deliver judgment in PSC suit on December 4
The Federal High Court Abuja will on December 4, deliver judgment in the suit filed by the Police Service Commission against the Nigeria Police Force over the recruitment of 10,000 constables.
Rape: COZA’s Biodun Fatoyinbo demands N50 million from Busola Dakolo
The Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has asked a Federal High Court in Bwari Abuja, to dismiss the suit filed against him by Busola Dakolo, alleging rape in 2002.
Kano election tribunal halts PDP witnesses
Another setback for PDP as Kano state Governorship Election Petition tribunal, on Tuesday, dismissed the application by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kano state chapter requesting for a Leave of the court to amend the list of the petitioners witnesses.
Tribunal: PDP requested for Kano rerun – witness
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kano state chapter urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the Gama ward results in the March 9th governorship election, its Nassarawa Local Government Coalition Agent, Umar Tanko Yakasai has disclosed.
Lai Mohammed to appear in court over alleged N2.5 billion misuse
Lai Mohammed, the former Minister of Information and Culture, is to appear before a Federal High Court Abuja to explain his role in the alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion Federal Government Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme.
Exam malpractice: We didn’t see Adeleke in exam hall – Witnesses tells court
Two witnesses in the ongoing trial of Sen. Ademola Adeleke on a seven-count amended charge bordering on examination malpractice on Wednesday told the Federal High Court Abuja that they did not see the senator in the examination hall.
Election tribunal: Wole Olanipekun to lead President Buhari’s legal team
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), will lead a team comprising 8 other Snr Advocates, to defend President Muhammadu Buhari’s mandate in court.
Supreme Court turns down 14 pre-election cases
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear about 14 pre-election appeals on the grounds that they were caught by the amendment to Section 285 of the constitution, which took effect from June 7 last year.
Ogun PDP crisis: Appeal Court grants motion for accelerated hearing
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Monday granted a motion seeking for accelerated hearing in a suit challenging an order obtained by a faction of the Ogun State PDP chapter led by Sen. Buruji Kashamu.
Senator Omo-Agege: Court refuses Senate’s request for stay-of-execution order
An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has refused a stay-of-execution order requested by the Senate, against a previous ruling of the court regarding the suspension of Delta State Senator, Ovie Omo-Agege.
Court to rule on Senator Melaye’s bail application next Wednesday
A High Court sitting in Lokoja has adjourned to next week Wednesday to deliver ruling on the bail application for embattled Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye.
Court fixes date for Senator Melaye’s bail application
The Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja, on Monday (today) adjourned hearing of the bail application of Senator Dino Melaye for Thursday, May 10, 2018.
AGF: Senator Omo-Agege’s suspension illegal
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) told the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday that the suspension of Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege was unconstitutional, illegal and unlawful.
Senator Isah Misau wants IGP Ibrahim Idris to appear in court as witness in...
The senator representing Bauchi State senatorial district, Isah Misau, has asked a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to compel the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to appear before the court to testify as a defence witness.
Federal govt increases charges against Senator Isah Misau
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, amended the criminal charge it preferred against Senator Isah Misau before an Abuja High Court at Maitama by increasing the counts from five to seven.
I’m free to have romantic affair with any policewoman – IGP Ibrahim Idris
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has said that there is no law that prevents him from marrying a serving female police officer.
Senate postpones hearing on corruption allegations against IGP Ibrahim Magu
The Senate Ad hoc Committee investigating allegations of corruption and misconduct levelled against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, by Sen. Isah Misau (APC Bauchi) was on Wednesday adjourned to a later date.
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Health workers demand inclusion of members in coronavirus task force
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Kogi workers receive March salary
Kogi State Government has advised workers to brace up for tough times ahead as it commenced the payment of salaries for the month of March.
NAQS: How Nigeria can avoid becoming next epicentre of coronavirus pandemic
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Christian Fuchs: Premier League season has to be finished
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SGF: Newspaper vendors exempted from government restrictions
Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha, has said that Media, including Newspaper Vendors, are exempted from Federal Government’s restrictions in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun state.
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus – palace
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus, says Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
Katsina shuts borders with Niger Republic, rest of Nigeria
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina will close from tomorrow all land borders, including with Niger Republic as part of measures to contain the possible spread of coronavirus to the state.
Nigeria’s central bank disinfects headquarters, branches
As the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), intensifies effort to check the spread of the novel Corona virus pandemic in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced the disinfection of its head office and 37 branches.
Netherlands recalls faulty masks imported from China
Dutch officials have recalled tens of thousands of masks imported from China and distributed to hospitals battling the coronavirus outbreak because they do not meet quality standards, the health ministry said on Saturday.