Author: Akintayo Adams

May 20 has been fixed by Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja federal high Court to rule on an application seeking to transfer the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, out of the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. Alloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to the detained IPOB leader had earlier informed the court that Kanu’s continued stay in DSS custody would negatively impact the accelerated hearing ordered by the court. Ejimakor said, “We seek the transfer of the defendant from the DSS’ detention to a house arrest or other similar places of custody or…

According to reports, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently in Abuja trying to arrest the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. It was gathered that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stormed the Abuja home of Bello, located in Wuse Zone 4, Federal Capital Territory. Reacting to the development, the ex-governor’s media office, in a statement, berated the action of the operatives while calling on President Bola Tinubu to caution the EFCC. According to the statement, the presence of the operatives in Bello’s residence flouted the order of injunction granted on February 9, 2024,…

The Federal Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has disclosed that it is set to take action on the persistent increase in prices of goods in Nigeria. This was contained in a press statement on the commission’s X account on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 through which the FCCPC says it will monitor, evaluate and probe abnormal price surges and take necessary steps against any companies caught engaging in unfair market practices like price manipulation, excessive pricing, or cartel formation. “Pursuant to Sections 17 (a), (e), (g), (l), (s); 72(2)(a); 108(1)(b); 124; & 127(1)(a)(b) of the Federal…

Former Governor of Kano State and current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Umar Abdullah Ganduje, has been ordered by a Kano state High Court to stop parading himself as the party chairman pending the determination of the substituted motion of his suspension. Consequently, Ganduje was ordered to desist from presiding over the affairs of the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party. The application granted by Justice Usman Malam Na’abba on Tuesday follows an exparte motion filed by Dr. Ibrahim Sa’ad on behalf of two executive members of Ganduje’S ward, Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area; the assistant secretary, Laminu…

Twenty nine Yoruba Nation Agitators were arraigned before a magistrate court in Ibadan Wednesday. They were charged for their involvement and roles in the invasion of the Oyo State Government Secretariat on Saturday, April 13. They were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on treasonable felony, unlawful society, illegal possession of firearm, going armed and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. The Oyo Police command, through Investigative Police Officer, Bakare Rasaq, an Inspector with the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan, said the offenses are contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol.II,…

Former Governor of Anambra state, and Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a parliamentary system of government, where the president can dialogue with the populace often. He said this while delivering a lecture at Harvard Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, where he called for a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. Obi noted that the presidential system is not in tune with the country, Nigeria, hence the country continues to have bad leaders who stay in office for four years without being accountable to the people. He said: “What happens is, because of the…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is reportedly set to abolish the Confederations Cup, African football’s second-tier club competition. Recall, the Confederation Cup was first held in 2004 after a merger of the CAF Cup and the African Cup Winners’ Cup. The African football body also introduced a new competition, the African Football League last year. The African Football League, which started with eight teams will now be expanded to include more teams. It will now be the major club competition on the continent. The CAF Champions League will take the place of the CAF Confederation Cup and play second…

Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, granted bail to businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, who was arraigned by the EFCC on allegation of abusing the Naira. He was admitted on bail after he pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with the Naira notes at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007, brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was also ordered to produce two sureties in the like sum. Join…

Okechukwu Paschal, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has arrived the Federal High Court in Lagos for his trial. Cubana Chief Priest has been accused of naira abuse by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He arrived at the court premises in the company of armed police escorts and EFCC officials. Cubana Chief Priest has earlier being charged with three counts bordering on abuse of naira, spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event. Acopy of the document filed on April 4th by EFFC’s prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN alongside seven other lawyers representing the chairman of…

Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, who represented Kwara South Senatorial District in the eighth National Assembly is dead. He died on Wednesday. According to a statement by his family, he leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and profound impact. ”We kindly request your prayers and support during this difficult time. His burial arrangements will be communicated in due course. ”We pray Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Al-jannah Firdaus. Ameen,” the statement added. Join our WhatsApp community via https://goquick.ly/cj8q2 for instant and latest news updates.