National Grid Collapses for the 12th Time in 2024
Nigeria’s national grid has suffered its 12th collapse this year, disrupting power supply across the country. The collapse occurred at 2:09 PM on Wednesday, according to a tweet from the National Grid’s official handle, which stated that restoration efforts were underway. However, Jos Electricity Distribution Company (Jos Disco) reported the incident happened slightly earlier, at […]
JUST IN: Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Remanded Over Premature Bail Request in ₦110bn Fraud Case
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has remanded former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at Kuje Correctional Centre after rejecting his bail application, which was filed prematurely. Bello, alongside two others, faces charges of laundering ₦110 billion brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Maryann Anenih ruled that the bail request was […]
BREAKING NEWS: Dele Farotimi Granted N50m Bail in Defamation Case Filed by Afe Babalola
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court in a defamation case brought by legal icon Afe Babalola. Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 AAC presidential candidate, announced the update on his X handle. The bail conditions include N50 million and a surety with landed property. The case has been […]
JUST IN: Five Lawmakers from Labour Party and PDP Defect to APC Citing Party Divisions
Four Labour Party lawmakers—Esosa Iyawe (Edo), Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Matthew (Kaduna), and Bassey Akiba (Cross River)—and one Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu (Delta), have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Labour Party defectors attributed their decision to internal party divisions. Despite its remarkable success in the 2023 elections—securing six Senate seats […]
NBA Condemns Dele Farotimi’s Arrest, Calls for Immediate Release
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the arrest of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi over allegations of libel, describing it as unlawful and a breach of the rule of law. NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), highlighted that libel is no longer a criminal offence under the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011, a […]
Court Links Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele to Abuja Mega Estate Seized by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized a massive estate in Abuja, linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele. The property, located in Lokogoma District, spans 150,500 square meters and includes 753 duplexes and apartments. This represents the EFCC’s largest recovery since its inception in 2003. The seizure followed a […]
EFCC Seizes Massive Abuja Estate Linked to Fraud in Largest Recovery Ever
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered a massive estate in Lokogoma, Abuja, measuring 150,500 square meters with 753 duplexes and apartments. Described as its “single largest asset recovery” since its inception in 2003, the property was forfeited to the Federal Government following a court ruling on December 2, 2024, by Justice Jude […]
Court Dismisses PDP’s Lawsuit Against APC Candidates in Ondo Governorship Election
The Federal High Court in Akure has dismissed a suit by Agboola Ajayi, the PDP candidate in the November 2024 Ondo governorship election, seeking to disqualify APC’s deputy governor-elect, Olayide Adelami. Ajayi had challenged Adelami’s eligibility, citing alleged name discrepancies in documents submitted to INEC. Justice Toyin Adegoke ruled that the PDP and Ajayi lacked […]
House Suspends Tax Reform Debate Amid Northern Governors’ Opposition
The House of Representatives has indefinitely suspended its debate on four tax reform bills following strong opposition from northern governors and lawmakers. The suspension, announced in a memo signed by the Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, was due to the need for broader consultations with stakeholders. Lawmakers from the North-East and Kano State, […]
Why Northern Governors Are Against Tinubu’s Tax Bill
Imagine a family dinner where everyone has to split the food. Now, picture one sibling suddenly suggesting a new rule: “I get more food because I did more in the kitchen”. Fair? Some might say yes, but others might argue it’s a betrayal of family values. This is the crux of the uproar over Tinubu’s […]