The trial of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on allegations of fraud suffered a major setback following a clash between parties over the forensic examination of a mobile phone and WhatsApp chats, submitted as evidence […]
President Bola Tinubu has withheld his assent to two bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing major concerns over their fiscal implications, legal inconsistencies and potential conflicts with federal policies. The development was announced during plenary on Tuesday when […]
By Nana Musa The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has said about 98 per cent of Nigerian workers will be exempted from paying Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax under the new tax laws scheduled to take effect from January 2026. […]
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ajao Adewale, has issued a directive to all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to intensify patrols and conduct comprehensive raids on uncompleted buildings and suspected criminal hideouts within their jurisdictions. […]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued an order restraining some factional leaders of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) from proceeding with the group’ planned election. The alleged factional leaders of the NYCN – Ademola […]
The Osun chapter of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has said that the attitude of the state Chief Judge, Justice Adepele Ojo, to its ongoing strike is not encouraging. Consequently, the union has urged Ojo to find a lasting […]
By Tunde Oso ABUJA — The Head of the Association of Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown (AUMFC) and a key stakeholder in the security surveillance of crude oil pipelines in Nigeria’s western corridor, Mayor Eshanekpe Israel, popularly known as Akpodoro, has […]
By Philomina Attah Governor of Anambra, Prof. Charles Soludo, has stressed the need to hold Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials accountable for their actions. He said those who violate electoral laws should be prosecuted and jailed to strengthen Nigeria’s […]
Justice Hauwa Yilwa adjourned hearing on the matter, following the inability of the legal representative for UNN and its officers, to file their replies. On his part, counsel to UNN and its officials, Asogwa, said though he would not give […]
By Edith Nwapi A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Monday insisted that an Abuja-based Lawyer, Victor Giwa will be arraigned on Wednesday. Giwa and Ibitade Bukola are charged by the Nigeria Police Force with forgery and impersonation. At […]