The International Monetary Fund has disclosed that the Federal Government failed to capture public expenditure equivalent to about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic […]
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“Downloadable Voter Cards Coming” — INEC To Introduce Digital Option From Osun 2026, 2027 Polls As Ekiti PVC Collection Hits 97.1%
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will introduce a downloadable voter card option in subsequent elections, beginning with the Osun State governorship election […]
Presidency Denies Gbajabiamila’s Link To Alleged ₦400m Appointment Bribe, Says Accuser Facing Trial For Forgery, Impersonation
The Presidency has dismissed allegations linking the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, to an alleged appointment-for-cash scandal, describing the accuser, Prince […]
“Stop Discrediting Judiciary When Judgments Go Against You” — Gov. Sani Says Obi Also Benefited From Court Ruling, Faults Opposition’s Claims Against APC
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has urged political leaders to stop discrediting the judiciary whenever court decisions do not favour them, warning that selective […]
“Denied Forms, Excluded From Primaries” — NDC Aspirants Sue To Nullify Kano Governorship, NASS, Assembly Tickets, Seek Fresh Polls
A fresh legal battle has erupted within the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, after a governorship aspirant, Mukhtar Muhammad, and four other aggrieved members approached the […]
“RMAFC Circular Cannot Fix Councillors’ Allowances” — Court Dismisses Ex-Bayelsa Councillor’s ₦1.5m Entitlement Claim
The Presiding Judge of the Yenagoa Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court, Hon. Justice Polycarp Hamman, has dismissed the suit filed by Barr. Peremobowei […]
“Concealing Sylva’s Whereabouts” — SSS Arraigns Five Associates Of Ex-Petroleum Minister Over Alleged Coup Plot Link
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five associates of former Minister of Petroleum Chief Timipre Sylva at the Federal High Court in Abuja. […]
“Twin ICPC Trials Continue” — Judge’s Illness Delays El-Rufai’s Federal Court Bail Ruling After State Court Refusal
The Federal High Court in Kaduna on Wednesday failed to sit after the presiding judge reportedly fell ill, stalling the ruling on the bail applications […]
“No Longer Authorised To Conduct Banking Business” — NDIC Warns Public Against Transactions With 46 Revoked Microfinance Banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has warned members of the public against carrying out transactions with 46 microfinance banks whose operating licences were revoked by […]
“Settle Before Trial” — Court Urges Parties In ₦98.5bn Patent Suit Against CBN, NIBSS Over Cash Management Technology
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has urged parties in the N98.5 billion patent infringement suit filed by Enterprise Logistics Speciale Limited […]
“11-Year Trial Nears End” — Court Fixes July 16 For Final Addresses In Suswam’s Alleged ₦3.1bn Fraud Case
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday adjourned the trial of former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, and his former […]
“Mother’s Custody Not Absolute” — 30 Grounds Fathers Can Seek Child Custody Under Sharia Law In Northern Nigeria
Under Islamic family law as applied in the Sharia courts of northern Nigeria, the general presumption in custody matters (known as hadanah) favours the mother, […]
“Ballot Box Snatching Era Is Gone” — INEC Says BVAS, IReV Will Protect Votes In 2027, Warns Voter Apathy, Misinformation Remain Major Threats
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that technological innovations introduced into the country’s electoral process have effectively ended the era of ballot […]
“PVC Replacement Made Easier” — INEC To Introduce Downloadable Cards Online Full Registrations
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will introduce a downloadable voter card option in subsequent elections, beginning with the Osun State governorship election […]
“Vehicle Import Levy Reduced” — FG Cuts Charges On New, Used Cars Under 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures
The Federal Government has reduced the import levy on new and used vehicles as part of its 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, in a move aimed […]
“Forged Documents” — Presidency Accuses Adeyemi Of Opening CBN Account, Operating 34 Bank Accounts
The Presidency has accused Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who allegedly paraded himself as the Director-General of a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council cum Presidential […]
“Two Business Days Only” — CBN Issues Guidance On Suspension Of Bank Contracts During Resolution
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued fresh interpretative guidance clarifying the application of Sections 34(2)(b) and 40(2) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions […]
Court Adjourns N98.5bn Patent Suit Against CBN, NIBSS, Urges Parties to Explore Settlement
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has urged parties in the N98.5 billion patent infringement suit filed by Enterprise Logistics Speciale Limited […]
Suswam’s Alleged N3.1bn Fraud Trial Adjourned to July 16 for Final Written Addresse
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday adjourned the trial of former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, and his former […]
JUST IN: Presidency debunks bribery allegations against Gbajabiamila, says Adeyemi an impostor
The Presidency has accused Adeniyi Adeyemi, convener of a purported presidential council, of forging an appointment letter and falsely presenting himself as a presidential appointee. […]