Alleged cybercrime: Court grants Dele Farotimi N50m bail
A Federal High Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital has granted bail to Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi in a cybercrime suit instituted against him by the…
Farotimi remanded over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, remanded a lawyer, Dele Farotimi, over alleged defamation of legal luminary Chief Afe Babalola (SAN). The defendant, who was arraigned on a 16-count charge…
Senate suspends action on controversial Tax Reform Bills
The Senate has suspended further action and public hearings on the controversial Tax Reform Bills to allow for broader discussions. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, who presided over Wednesday’s plenary,…
Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos Shopping Festival, promises Africa’s biggest 72-hour event
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially launched the Lagos Shopping Festival (LSF) symbol, marking the commencement of preparations for the much-anticipated 72-hour non-stop shopping and entertainment event. The unveiling…
Senate confirms Oluyede as substantive COAS
The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. The confirmation, announced on Tuesday, followed the review of…
Lagos compensates 150 residents with N1.5b for property demolished for projects
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, presented cheques of over N1.5 billion to 150 beneficiaries whose land or property had been demolished for road, school constructions, and other facilities.…
Lagos electricity law to address power problems, insecurity – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 newly signed into law will address the state’s power problems and tackle insecurity. The governor said this while…
Brazil Based Businessman Returns With Ingested Cocaine In His Stomach – NDLEA
A Brazil based businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, has returned home with 700grams of cocaine buried in his stomach, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed. According to the NDLEA,…
Minister orders probe of alleged deductions in salaries of paramilitary personnel
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a probe into the alleged deductions in the salaries of paramilitary personnel under his ministry. A statement by the Secretary of…
Nigeria, France Sign MoU To Develop Mineral Value Chain
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of France to promote and diversify the critical mineral value chain in the solid minerals sector. This was…