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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday refused the fresh bail application of the detained Binance Holdings Executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi (SAN), previously argued on September 4 that his client’s health is “perilous”, stating that he required surgery for a herniated disc and psychiatric care due to depression and anxiety. Mordi requested a six-week bail for Gambaryan to seek proper medical attention […]

The House of Representatives has initiated steps to increase the funding of the National Orientation Agency to enhance its service delivery. The House’s resolution followed the adoption of a motion on the “Need to Review the Budgetary Allocation of the National Orientation Agency of Nigeria for Improved Citizens’ Orientation,” moved by the member representing Agege Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Mr Adewale Hameed. Speaking on the motion on Tuesday, Mr Hameed […]

CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Monday resumed duty as the new Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Addressing journalists at the Command’s headquarters, Olatunji issued a stern warning to trouble makers, saying his tenure “will be marked by a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of crime and criminality”. He stated that the Command will not waver in its commitment to safeguarding the territory, ensuring that law […]

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye on Monday said justice has been served in his case against the Nigerian government, after six years. Melaye said the court has acquitted him of 12 cases filed against him by the Nigerian government. Posting on X, Melaye wrote: “Justice served after 6 years. Justice delayed is never Justice denied. God alone be praised. Sen Dino Melaye 12- Federal Government and IGP 0. EN. […]

Staff of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the agency’s management. This is coming after a meeting convened on Friday, October 4, 2024 over unresolved issues. The staff’s demands include a review and re-evaluation of the 2024 promotion examination results, which currently show a pass rate of only […]