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Justice Kumai Aka’ahs retires from Supreme Court
The number of Justices at the Supreme Court’s Bench has been reduced by one with the retirement of Justice Kumai Bayang Aka’ahs.
South Korea jails Samsung executives over destroyed evidence
A South Korean court, on Monday, jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud.
DSS: Omoyele Sowore’s rearrest video mischief, propaganda
The Department of State Services (DSS) says circulation of a video on attempt to rearrest Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the RevolutionNow protest in a courtroom, was a mischief.
DSS: Omoyele Sowore’s rearrest video mischief, meant for propagandist purpose
The Department of State Services (DSS) says circulation of a video on an attempt to rearrest Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the RevolutionNow protest in a courtroom was mischief.
Omoyele Sowore: NBA calls for suspension of DSS chief
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the federal government to immediately suspended Yusuf Bichi, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS).
US to review relationship with Nigeria over Omoyele Sowore
United States (US) Senator Robert Menedez has said America will review its relationship with Nigeria over the continued detention and rearrest of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore.
After Orji Kalu, Joshua Dariye, is President Buhari’s corruption war still against opposition?
On June 12, 2018, Joshua Dariye, former Plateau state governor and senator, huddled in the dock awaiting the verdict of fate for pilfering N1.6 billion public funds at a high court of the federal capital territory (FCT).
Housewife seeks divorce over unsettled differences
A housewife, Amina Ahmad, on Friday in Kaduna dragged her husband, Uba Ibrahim, before a sharia court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, seeking divorce over unsettled differences.
Convicted Orji Kalu: 2023, here we come
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, who was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, over N7.65billion fraud, by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, while being led out of the court by the Correctional Service officers on Thursday said ‘2023, here we come’.
Man sentenced to seven years for hitting man’s head with stick
An Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos, on Wednesday sentenced a businessman, Abubakar Ibrahim, to seven years imprisonment for hitting a man on the head with a stick.
NDE drags business woman to court to recover N130,000 loan
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), in Kaduna, on Monday dragged a business woman, Tina Simon, to Sharia Court, Magajin Gari, Kaduna, seeking to recover N130,000 loan owed 10 years ago.
Man drags estranged wife to court for changing children’s school without consent
A man, Yusuf Buhari, on Friday, dragged his estranged wife, Hadiza Muhammad, to a Sharia Court, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for changing the school of their two female children without his consent.
Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss sexual assault charges
A New York judge has denied Harvey Weinstein’s request to dismiss two predatory sexual assault charges, ahead of the former Hollywood producer’s trial in January.
N1.1 billion fraud: Lagos businessman for arraignment January 8
The absence of the Chief Executive Officer of a limited liability company, Kenneth Ndubuisi Amadi, and his company Idid Nigeria Limited alleged to have obtained the sum of N1,115.000,000 by false pretence from a Petroleum company stalled their arraignment before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday.
UK driver admits two charges after bodies found in truck
A British driver accused of the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead in a refrigeration truck pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring to assist illegal immigration.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could die – 60 doctors write British minister
More than 60 doctors wrote an open letter published Monday saying they feared Julian Assange’s health was so bad that the WikiLeaks founder could die inside a top-security British jail.
$9.6bn judgment: Nigeria ‘agrees to deposit $200m’ to P&ID
President Muhammadu Buhari has authorised the release of $200 million in the $9.6 billion awarded against Nigeria in its case with Process & Industrial Development (P&ID).
Governor Obaseki swears-in Justice Edigin as new Edo chief judge
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sworn-in Hon. Justice Esther Edigin, as the 7th substantive Chief Judge of the state.
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Nigeria tops world rankings with 13.2 million out-of-school children
A Non Governmental Organisation known as Mercy Corps Nigeria (MCN) has revealed through research that no less than 13.2 million Nigerian children are out of school in the country.
NBC to curb exploitation of consumers by satellite TV stations
The regulatory body represented on the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), in conjunction with the National Broadcast Commission, (NBC) has been charged with the responsibility to propose subsidiary legislation to support existing Act for enhanced efficiency and fairness to consumers. It is also to ensure that consumers are not been exploited by Satellite Television station providers.
French president postpones G5 Sahel meeting after deadly attack
French President Emmanuel Macron and Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou on Thursday agreed to postpone a summit on France’s military involvement in the Sahel region after a deadly attack on Nigerien forces, the Elysee Palace said.
Former President Obasanjo hails Governor el-Rufai’s pan-Nigeria character
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Governor Nasiru el-Rufai for his pan-Nigeria character and his commitment to good governance.
Four civilians, soldier killed as jihadists attack army base
Four civilians and a soldier were killed when heavily-armed Somali jihadists attacked an army base north of the capital, military sources and witnesses said Thursday.
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World food prices jump in November
World food prices rose significantly in November, reaching their highest point in more than two years, driven by jumps in the international prices of meat products and vegetable oils, according to the Food and Agriculture (FAO).
Former President Obasanjo hails Governor el-Rufai’s pan-Nigeria character
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Governor Nasiru el-Rufai for his pan-Nigeria character and his commitment to good governance.
Federal government to publish daily treasury to keep financial transparency of President Buhari’s administration
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) to, henceforth, publish daily treasury statement to keep to the ethos of financial transparency of his administration.
Heartland end Plateau United unbeaten run, Akwa secure first win
League leaders Plateau United suffered their first defeat in the Nigeria Professional Football League this season after going down to a 1-0 defeat against Heartland at the Okigwe Stadium on Sunday.
AMCON: Why airlines fail in Nigeria
Many airlines have failed in Nigeria because of a myriad of unethical business conduct, including greed and financial rascality by their owners, the managing director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, has said.