Category: Judicial
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BENUE ASSEMBLY HOLDS BACK COMMISSIONER SCREENING, DEMANDS EXECUTIVE COMPLIANCE FIRST
The Benue State House of Assembly has refused to screen Governor Hyacinth Alia’s commissioner nominees until the executive addresses unresolved issues, including unfulfilled resolutions and lawmaker welfare. Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh emphasised that without meeting the Assembly’s demands—such as suspending certain officials and providing official cars for seven members—no further executive correspondence will be entertained. Lawmakers…
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KANO GOV RECEIVES REPORT ON TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER’S ALLEGED ROLE IN SUSPECTED DRUG BAIL
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has received the investigative committee’s report on Transport Commissioner Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi’s involvement in the bail of suspected drug baron Sulaiman Danwawu. The report reveals that Namadi voluntarily stood surety, understood the court conditions, and was aware of the drug charges and government’s anti-drug policy. However, he showed a lack…
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MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR RITUAL KILLING OF STUDENT IN KWARA
MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR RITUAL KILLING OF STUDENT IN KWARA A Kwara High Court has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of his girlfriend, Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at the College of Education, Ilorin. The judge condemned the act as “wicked and deeply disturbing,” confirming Bello killed Hafsoh…
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COURT SETS OCTOBER 16 DEADLINE FOR EFCC, FORMER GOV. NYAKO TO SETTLE ₦29BN FRAUD CASE OUT OF COURT OR FACE TRIAL
COURT SETS OCTOBER 16 DEADLINE FOR EFCC, FORMER GOV. NYAKO TO SETTLE ₦29BN FRAUD CASE OUT OF COURT OR FACE TRIAL The Federal High Court in Abuja is putting its foot down—EFCC and ex-Adamawa Governor Murtala Nyako have until October 16 to either wrap up their plea bargain on the alleged ₦29 billion fraud or…
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ICC SENTENCES TWO FORMER ANTI-BALAKA LEADERS FOR WAR CRIMES IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
ICC SENTENCES TWO FORMER ANTI-BALAKA LEADERS FOR WAR CRIMES IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC The International Criminal Court has sentenced Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona to 15 and 12 years respectively for war crimes and crimes against humanity during CAR’s 2013-14 conflict. The former militia leaders were found guilty of leading brutal attacks targeting mainly Muslim…
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MACRONS VS. OWENS: FRANCE’S FIRST COUPLE SUES PODCASTER OVER WILD CLAIMS
MACRONS VS. OWENS: FRANCE’S FIRST COUPLE SUES PODCASTER OVER WILD CLAIMSFrench President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte just turned the legal heat up in Delaware, filing a 22-count defamation suit against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens. Why? Owens has been loudly (and falsely) claiming that Brigitte Macron was born a man and stole someone else’s…
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SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN AND AISHA YESUFU STORM NATIONAL ASSEMBLY GATE WITH SUPPORTERS
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Aisha Yesufu Storm National Assembly Gate with Supporters On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the dynamic Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, joined by renowned human rights activist Aisha Yesufu and a host of supporters, made a striking entrance at the National Assembly’s 2nd gate in Abuja. The powerful duo’s presence sent…
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EFCC PRESENTS MORE WITNESSES IN EX-KWARA GOV AHMED’S N5.78BN FRAUD TRIAL
EFCC PRESENTS MORE WITNESSES IN EX-KWARA GOV AHMED’S N5.78BN FRAUD TRIAL EFCC continues its prosecution of former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and ex-Finance Commissioner Ademola Banu in a N5.78 billion fraud case, presenting new witnesses to unravel alleged UBEC fund diversion. At the resumed hearing, witness testimonies revealed details about borrowing N1 billion for civil…
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GOV NWIFURU SAYS NO ACTION YET ON SSG UMEZURIKE FUND DIVERSION ALLEGATION
GOV NWIFURU SAYS NO ACTION YET ON SSG UMEZURIKE FUND DIVERSION ALLEGATION Governor Francis Nwifuru insists Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Grace Umezuriike, remains innocent until investigations into alleged fund diversion conclude. Speaking at Government House Chapel, Abakaliki, Nwifuru stressed the need to establish facts before judgment. He also revealed dissatisfaction with some appointees’…
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NO COURT ORDER FOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S RECALL, SENATE INSISTS
NO COURT ORDER FOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S RECALL, SENATE INSISTS The Senate has slammed rumours, making it clear there’s no court order forcing an early recall of suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan—warning her not to resume “under a false pretext.” Senate media chair Sen. Yemi Adaramodu says recent court rulings are advisory, not binding. He adds Akpoti-Uduaghan…
