Femi Fabunmi The Lagos State Government has taken the National Assembly to the Supreme Court, accusing it of disobeying an earlier judgment that ruled federal laws on lottery and gaming unconstitutional. In a new motion, Lagos asked the court for […]
Human rights activist Tony Dania has declared his intention to represent Sam West, brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, in the unfolding dispute tied to the actress’s recent public clash with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Dania, who announced the […]
By Luminous Jannamike & Emem Idio The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14.8 million, […]
The University of Nigeria, Nsuka (UNN), the school’s Vice Chancellor2, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, and others have faulted a suit filed by a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, against the institution. In a notice of preliminary objection, […]
The Lagos State government has approached the Supreme Court for leave to commence contempt proceedings against the National Assembly over its move to pass the Central Gaming Bill, despite a subsisting judgment declaring such legislation unconstitutional. In a motion filed on behalf […]
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yeterday, adjourned the trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, till today, for continuation of trial. Bello is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, […]
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Ministry for Health has sealed an illegal hospital in Ada Ulo Obollo-Etiti Community in Udenu Council Area of Enugu State, operated by one fake medical doctor, Mr Kenneth Mamah. The ministry’s enforcement team led […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Justice Mukhtar Muhammad Dodo, a former Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 70. In a statement issued on […]
An EFCC witness, Mshelia Arhyel Bata, in the alleged money laundering trial of former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi, on Monday, re-affirmed that fund withdrawals by the state government did not breach any banking law. Bata stated this while being […]
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has unveiled a three-point strategy he believes can transform Nigeria into a N1.5 quadrillion economy within 10 to 15 years. In a letter addressed to the Minister […]