Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, ordered service of court processes on Senator Ahmad Lawan, a former Senate President, through substituted […]
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“Protect Nigerians From Unfair Fuel Pricing” — FG Engages Marketers, Regulators As Crude Oil Prices Fall
The federal government, yesterday, said it was in talks with petrol marketers and industry regulators to address concerns over fuel pricing and promote a more […]
How troops saved us after Borno school attack – Rescued teacher
A teacher rescued after the terrorist attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno state, has narrated how the […]
“EFCC Not A Debt Recovery Agent” — Court Restrains Commission, Yellow Card Over DKK Partners’ $80,000 Contract Dispute
The High Court of Lagos State in Tapa has granted interim orders directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to cease the publication or […]
“It’s Not Only Akara” — Remi Tinubu Defends Petty Traders’ Empowerment, Says Tomato, Pepper, Vegetable Sellers Also Covered
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her earlier comments on small-scale businesses, saying the Federal Government’s empowerment programmes extend beyond akara sellers to […]
FG Urges Marketers To Reduce Petrol Price As Crude Oil Falls, Warns Against Profiteering In Deregulated Market
The Federal Government has called on petroleum marketers to reduce the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to reflect the recent […]
Political Parties, The Courts And The Path To 2027
By Reuben Abati As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, it is important to remind all the actors involved in this process to […]
Oraka V Oraka And The Impact Of Duress (2)
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Whether Agreement Made Under Duress is Binding and Enforceable: An agreement entered into under duress is not binding and enforceable, it […]
[DOWNLOAD] “Customary Marriage Null And Void” — Court Holds Deceased Could Not Contract Second Marriage While Statutory Marriage Subsisted
The High Court of Lagos State, sitting at Ikeja, has delivered a landmark judgment on the intersection of statutory marriage, customary marriage, separation without divorce, […]
“$2.96bn, €200m, ₦215bn Approved” — FEC Backs CNG, Agriculture, Power, Highway, MSME Financing, Moves Against Unfair Fuel Pricing
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved financing packages totalling about $2.96 billion, €200 million and ₦215 billion to accelerate investments in transportation, agriculture, power, […]
“₦4.26tn Infrastructure Push” — FEC Approves Major Road, Maritime And Aviation Projects, Including ₦1.83tn Niger Highway
… Works Ministry secures about ₦3.94tn for highways, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway concession … Council okays ₦286bn maritime projects, ₦34.4bn Gboko airstrip The Federal Executive Council (FEC) […]
“Access Granted”—Peter Obi’s Name Others Now On INEC Portal Says NDC Leader
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has announced that the party has uploaded the name of its presidential candidate, […]
“Presidential Visit Will Be Possible” — Nigeria’s U.S. Ambassador Hopes To Receive Tinubu In Washington, Urges Nigerians To Obey Visa Rules
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Lateef Kayode Are, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu may undertake an official visit to Washington during […]
“NDC Heads To Appeal” — Party Seeks Stay Of Execution Against Lokoja Judgment Nullifying Registration
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday filed a notice of appeal and a motion for a stay of execution against the Federal High Court’s […]
FEC Approves First Major NYSC Reform In 53 Years, Introduces Six-Week Orientation, 11 Specialised Corps Streams
The Federal Executive Council has approved the first comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps since the scheme was established 53 years ago, paving […]
“Bail Application Lacks Merit” — Kaduna Court Declines El-Rufai’s Bail In ICPC Abuse Of Office Trial, Orders Medical Access In Custody
A Kaduna State High Court on Monday declined the bail application filed by the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai, holding that […]
“No Basis To Challenge Forfeiture After Voluntary Refund” —SC Upholds ₦1.5bn Final Forfeiture Linked To Ex-NIRSAL Consultant Steve Ogidan
The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of ₦1.5 billion recovered from a former consultant to the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural […]
“FCMB Branch Manager Docked” — Court Grants ₦50m Bail In Alleged ₦99.8m Customer Fund Diversion Case
A branch manager with First City Monument Bank, FCMB Plc, Ajah Branch, Lagos, Osasere Bakare, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos […]
“Release Access Code Within 72 Hours” — Court Orders INEC To Recognise Akin Rickett-Led ADA Leadership, Nullifies Portal Access Given To Umar Ardo
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to generate and subsequently release Access Code for the registration of […]
“NIPSS Acted Within Its Disciplinary Powers” — Court Dismisses Shuaib’s ₦1bn Suit, Rules Oath Of Secrecy Bound SEC 47 Participant
The Founder of PRNigeria and Chief Executive Officer of Image Merchants Promotion Limited, Yushau Shuaib, has vowed to challenge the judgment of the Federal High […]