Barrister Chris Agidy, the Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North, who was abducted by bandits in 2023, has sadly been killed. The Federal Capital Territory Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this tragic news to reporters on Tuesday, February 27. It will be recalled that in November 2023, at…
Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Kano, has convicted and sentenced two illegal Bureau-de-Change operators identified as Munkaila Sani and Mohammed Sani, to one-year imprisonment for operating BDC without licence. The Economic Financial Crimes Commission made this known in a post shared on its X handle on Tuesday, February 27.…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its nationwide protest and extend the ultimatum given to the federal government until March 13. The labour union had declared a two-day nationwide protest over unmet demands by the federal government and prevailing hardships across the country. In a communique issued at the end of its…
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has made an earnest appeal to fellow Yorubas, urging them not to take part in the protest or rally organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) scheduled for February 27 and 28. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 25, Afenifere’s leader, Reuben Fasoranti, called upon Nigerians to exercise patience…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to halt its planned nationwide protest, describing it as “contempt of court”. In response to the economic challenges confronting the nation, the NLC announced a nationwide protest slated for February 27 and 28. This decision…
Gunmen, operating along the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport road in Sokoto, have reportedly abducted three individuals after fatally shooting an operative of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to an eyewitness, Muhammad Baba Usman, whose son was among the captives, the gunmen attacked around 9:30 pm on Thursday, February 22.…
Two suspects were arraigned before the Kaima High Court in Yenagoa on Friday, February 23, over allegations of conspiracy and attempted kidnapping of Mr. Ebi Ayama, popularly known as Americana and the brother of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. The accused individuals, identified as Lucky Oghenebrume, 53, and Omobowho Okpowodo, 52, were apprehended by the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled plans to alleviate economic pressures on residents by implementing a new work schedule for civil servants. During a live media chat titled ‘Sanwo Speaks’, the governor announced measures aimed at easing the financial strain on Lagosians following the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of exchange rates…
During a heavy downpour, a three-story building collapsed at Ita Faaji Market in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State, as confirmed by Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The collapse occurred around 10:15 am on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Upon arrival at the scene, LASEMA conducted…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to advancing judicial reforms with determined support, emphasizing that integrous and accountable judicial systems will strengthen democracy across West Africa The President made these remarks at a meeting with a delegation from the ECOWAS Judicial…
