Court Grants ₦10 Million Bail to #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Bars Them from Public Rallies
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted ₦10 million bail each to 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu between August 1 and 4, 2023. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that the protesters must provide sureties who are property owners in Abuja, submit property documents to the court, and swear affidavits […]
EDO 2024: Court of Appeal Confirms Akpata as Labour Party Governorship Candidate in Edo: ‘Legal Challenge Dismissed’
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has confirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for the upcoming Edo State election. This decision follows a previous ruling in June by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, which dismissed a lawsuit aimed at nullifying Akpata’s nomination. Justice Omotosho ruled in favor of Akpata’s […]
Maiduguri Flood Submerges 70% of City: ‘Unprecedented Devastation’ as Animals Die, Inmates Escap
Maiduguri is facing its worst flood in 30 years, submerging 70% of the city and displacing thousands of residents. The flood, caused by an overflow of the Alau Dam following heavy rains, has led to the death of 80% of animals in Sanda Kyarimi Park zoo and caused a jailbreak, with three inmates recaptured so […]
NCDC Reports 67 Confirmed Mpox Cases in Nigeria: ‘Surveillance Efforts Are Being Optimized,’ Says DG
Nigeria has confirmed 67 cases of Mpox from 1,031 suspected cases across 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The affected states include Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Lagos, among others. During a briefing in Abuja, NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, […]