Tag: #NigeriaNews
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APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has affirmed the conviction of former Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL) boss, Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds—ordering him to refund more than $2.09 million and N1.65 billion. The former general had challenged the verdict of a Special Court Martial that dismissed him from the army and sentenced…
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GRATUITY BOOST: FG’S 100% PAYOUT GAINS PRAISE FROM RETIREES, CIVIL SERVANTS
Retirees and civil servants are cheering President Bola Tinubu’s approval of 100% gratuity payments for retiring federal workers, calling it a long-overdue recognition of their service. The Federal Executive Council’s Exit Benefit Scheme guarantees retirees a gratuity equal to their full annual salary, effective from January. Many see it as a morale booster and a…
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IWD: OBASANJO URGES REAL ACTION FOR WOMEN’S JUSTICE
Prof. *Iyabo Obasanjo, Ogun APC governorship aspirant, is calling for *greater justice and tangible progress for women and girls, stressing that laws alone aren’t enough. Marking *International Women’s Day 2026, she said this year’s theme, *“Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,”** challenges society to turn promises into results. “Justice is when a woman…
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EBONYI GOVT ORDERS DEMOLITION OF SHRINES IN AMASIRI OVER GRUESOME LAND CONFLICT
The Ebonyi State Government has taken sweeping action in Amasiri community after a deadly land dispute turned gruesome, leaving several people dead and four victims reportedly beheaded. Governor Francis Nwifuru has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri, accusing the community of complicity in the violent clash linked to a renewed land…
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EX-AVIATION MINISTER ODUAH OPTS FOR PLEA BARGAIN IN N2.4BN FRAUD CASE
Oduah and co-defendant move to settle charges, agree to refund part of disputed funds. Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah and another defendant, charged with alleged N2.4 billion fraud, have entered a plea bargain deal in an Abuja High Court. The prosecution, led by Director of Public Prosecution Rotimi Oyedepo, told the court that the defendants…
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NDLEA NABS SUSPECT WITH 1,499 BOTTLES OF CODEINE IN KANO
Intelligence-led raid uncovers massive codeine stash as anti-drug war intensifies in Kano. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. According to the agency’s spokesperson, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the suspect was picked up at his residence in Lambu,…
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COURT CLEARS ABBA KYARI, BROTHERS IN ASSET DECLARATION CASE
Judge says prosecution failed to prove its case — describes trial as “persecution.” The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the non-declaration of assets case filed against suspended DCP Abba Kyari and his two brothers. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) failed to prove the allegations…
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NIGER CHIEF JUDGE SPONSORS TEEN INMATE TO UNIVERSITY, OFFERS FRESH START
In a powerful act of compassion, Niger State Chief Judge Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik has adopted a teenage inmate, Gabriel Sillas, pledging to fund his education all the way to university. The decision came during her routine visit to correctional centres across the state, where she reviews cases and promotes decongestion. Officials described Sillas, held…
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FHC CHIEF JUDGE TSOHO READY TO FACE CCB OVER ASSET DECLARATION CLAIMS
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, says he’s prepared to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over allegations that he failed to declare some bank accounts in his asset form. In a statement issued by the court’s Director of Information, Dr Catherine Christopher, Tsoho reaffirmed his willingness to…
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ANAMBRA GOVT SEALS NKWO-OGBE MARKET OVER MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME
The Anambra State Government has shut down the popular Nkwo-Ogbe Market in Ihiala for one week after traders repeatedly refused to open for business on Mondays. Ihiala Local Government Chairman, Anayochukwu Ojiako, said the move is a warning signal, stressing that the government has done everything possible to end the Monday sit-at-home practice. According to…
