A Federal High Court in Abuja has heard that members of the proscribed terrorist group, Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (ANSARU), carried out the May 15 attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to pressure the Federal Government into releasing detained leaders. A Department of State Services (DSS) operative, identified as BBB, disclosed this on Monday while testifying as the second prosecution witness in the trial […]

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) at the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year. The new SANs comprise 67 advocates and one academic, Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri. Their induction followed approval by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) at its 174th plenary session, held about three months ago. The LPPC oversees the conferment of the prestigious […]

Chief Lucky Chukwu, a Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has died. His death was announced by his younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026, through the senator’s Head of Media, Amb. Dr. Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye, the lawmaker described the deceased as an astute public servant and politician. The statement said the loss had left […]

The Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Segun Ebenezer Ogunwuyi, has resigned from his position with effect from Monday, October 12, 2026. Ogunwuyi announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the governor, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the state and describing his time in the administration as an honour. He said he was proud of the administration’s efforts to promote the growth and development […]