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The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by 19 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. The 19 states involved were Kogi, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Oyo, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross River, Ondo, Niger, Edo, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, and Imo. Although Ogun and Nasarawa […]

The family of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, has formally announced her burial arrangements. The burial is scheduled for 29th November 2024, with a funeral service at her country home in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium LGA. Her husband, Governor Umo Eno, along with the bereaved family and the State Government, finalised these arrangements to honour her impactful life and enduring legacy. […]

Tinubu has  ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide for seven days in honour of the late general. He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honoured his significant contributions to the nation. Lagbaja served as the Chief of Army Staff from 19 June 2023 until his death on 5 November 2024.  

The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Monday, overturned the conviction of the Umar Danladi tribunal, which found a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, guilty of false asset declaration. The appellate court in a judgment, discharged and acquitted Onnoghen from the conviction delivered against him by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The conviction, which was delivered on April 18, 2019, was dismissed following the resolution of the […]

The Federal Government has taken delivery of one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine donated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Speaking during the hand-over ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, said the arrival of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine from Gavi is a testament to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to protecting the lives of […]

Heavy gunfire has been reported across several local government areas, LGAs in Rivers State, as armed thugs attempt to prevent newly sworn-in LG chairmen from accessing their respective council offices. Following the conclusion of the local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, on Saturday, the state governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, swore in the 23 elected LG chairmen. In a related development, the Inspector General of Police, according […]

Less than 48-hours to the September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas of the state. The distribution process is being done in the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria, located at the Ring Road, by Akpakpava Junction. The hired vehicles that will convey the materials to various locations have […]