A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama has awarded a cost of N500,000 against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over delays in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Hamza Muazu imposed the cost after the prosecution failed to present its witness at Tuesday’s hearing, despite seeking multiple adjournments in the case. The judge granted the prosecution what he described as […]

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and his deputy, Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim, have been sworn in for a second term in office. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. The oath of office and allegiance was administered to the duo by the Chief Judge of the state, Onochie Anyachebelu. The event was attended by several prominent dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former […]

No fewer than 23 people have been confirmed dead, while 108 others sustained injuries following a series of suspected suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri. The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force in Borno State, Nahum Daso Kenneth, disclosed that calm has been restored across the city, although security has been significantly reinforced. The coordinated explosions, which occurred on Monday, targeted three busy locations — the Monday Market, the gate of […]

Nigerian singer Portable has expressed frustration over what he described as low earnings from music streaming platforms despite consistently releasing songs and having an international fanbase. In a recent video, the “Zazu” crooner appealed to music executive Don Jazzy for guidance on how to improve his streaming revenue. Portable said his income from Apple Music remains disappointing, attributing it partly to claims that streams from Nigeria generate less revenue compared […]