Federal High Court acquits Mahdi Shehu of six charges
The Federal High Court has acquitted Mahdi Shehu of all six charges brought against him, bringing an end to a legal battle that attracted public attention. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the allegations levelled against the defendant. In delivering the judgment, the presiding judge held that the […]
Alleged $6bn fraud: Agunloye never exceeded Obasanjo’s financial directive – Witness
A prosecution witness in Abuja, Umar Babangida, testified on Monday that former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Olu Agunloye, did not exceed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s financial directive during the awarding of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power project. Babangida explained that no minister was permitted to approve contracts worth more than N25 million without explicit […]
Kano government to lead prosecution in killing of woman, six children
The Kano State Government has announced that it will take the lead in prosecuting the suspect accused of killing a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranci. The decision comes as residents call for swift justice for the horrific killings. Mallam Auwalu, the father of the suspect, Umar Auwalu, urged authorities to speed up […]
Tincan–Liverpool Bridge: Lagos Police give update on fallen diesel tanker
The Lagos State Police Command has given an update on the fallen diesel tanker at the Tincan–Liverpool Bridge, assuring residents that the situation is under control. The incident, which caused heavy traffic and public concern, happened when a tanker reportedly lost balance and fell on the bridge axis. According to the police, officers were quickly […]
Igbo community leaders visit Nnamdi Kanu, pledge united front in fight for release from detention
Leaders of several Igbo town unions in Northern Nigeria have paid a solidarity visit to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Prison. The visit took place over the weekend and was aimed at showing support and unity with the detained pro-Biafra leader. Nnamdi Kanu is currently serving […]
Dorayi killings: Suspect’s father calls for speedy execution of his son
The father of Umar Auwalu, the main suspect in the Dorayi killings in Kano, has publicly called on the government to quickly try his son and ensure he faces the full weight of the law. Speaking on a local radio station, Mallam Auwalu said people like his son should not be allowed to remain in […]
‘They’re impostors’ – NNPP disowns planned protest against INEC
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has distanced itself from a planned protest reportedly targeted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party described the organisers of the protest as impostors, insisting that the action does not have the approval or support of its leadership. In a statement released by the party, NNPP clarified […]
US Sokoto Bombing: Kanu’s lawyer blasts Nigerian govt for linking intel to Onitsha trader
Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has criticized the Nigerian government over reports linking United States airstrikes in Sokoto State to intelligence allegedly provided by an Onitsha-based screwdriver trader. Ejimakor described the claim as a national embarrassment that has damaged Nigeria’s image. His reaction followed a […]
Group urges Gov Eno to review water project abandoned 14 years in MkpatEnin
Open Forum, a Civil Society Organisation in Akwa Ibom State, has urged Governor Umo Eno to revisit the Ikot-Akpaden water project in Mkpat Enin that has remained abandoned for over fourteen years. The call followed complaints from community elders during a radio programme about the dire lack of potable water in the area. Citizen Mathew […]
US bombing of Sokoto not based on Onitsha screwdriver seller intel – Fani-Kayode hits
Ambassador-designate Femi Fani-Kayode has strongly refuted a New York Times report suggesting that U.S. airstrikes in Sokoto State relied on intelligence from a civilian source rather than official Nigerian channels. Posting on X, he argued it was impossible for the U.S. government to base a military operation on information from a private individual using online […]