The Supreme Court of Mauritius has restrained the directors of Chappal Energies Mauritius Ltd from proceeding with the company’s planned US$100 million rights issue, pending […]
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“CAC Goes Fully Digital” — Commission Launches Innovation Unit To Drive Paperless Operations, Faster Business Registration
The Corporate Affairs Commission has inaugurated its Innovation and Digital Services Unit as part of efforts to deepen digitisation, improve service delivery and reposition the […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of ₦150m Linked To Rep Nicholas Mutu, Says Funds Were Proceeds Of Unlawful Activities
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of ₦150 million linked to a member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Mutu, […]
“Right To Life Violated” — Court Awards Widow ₦200m, Orders Prosecution Of Police Sergeant Over Truck Driver’s Unlawful Killing
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, awarded N200m damages to the widow of a truck driver, Kabiru Babai, who was unlawfully killed by […]
“Cybercrime Victims Need Swift Legal Protection” — EFCC Chair Calls For AI Evidence Law After Yahoo Boys Steal ₦7.2m From Judge’s Account
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has narrated how suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, stole more than […]
“Contractual Dispute, Not Admiralty Matter” — Supreme Court Orders Release Of Crude Oil Aboard FPSO Tamara Tokoni To General Hydrocarbons
The Supreme Court has ordered the Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal and the Admiralty Marshal to immediately release the crude oil aboard the […]
“Hijab Right Waived By School Undertaking” — Court Of Appeal In Split 2-1 Ruling Holds ISI Private School Not Bound By Public-School Hijab Precedent
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has overturned a judgment of the Oyo State High Court that permitted female Muslim students of the University […]
FG to conduct nationwide learning assessment every three years
The federal government has introduced a new policy that will see learning outcomes in Nigerian schools assessed every three years. Tunji Alausa, the minister of […]
“Ngige Did Not Influence Procurement” — EFCC Witness Tells Court Contracts Were Awarded On Merit In ₦80m Trial
A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exonerated former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, of allegations involving […]
NDC calls for Gbajabiamila’s suspension over alleged ‘fake agency’ scandal
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate suspension of Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, over allegations linking […]
Terrorists invade Kwara, injure two as monarch escapes abduction
Suspected terrorists on Thursday evening stormed Yaru community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State in a failed attempt to abduct the Oniyaru of […]
“Roadblocks Now Revenue Points” — Lawyer Sues Correctional Service, Police, Imo AG Over Alleged Illegal Checkpoints, Seeks ₦500m Damages
A legal practitioner and human rights activist, Chinedu Agu, Esq., has filed a public interest suit before the Federal High Court, Owerri Judicial Division, challenging […]
Court To Hear Adeyemi July 27 As Alleged PFIPC Scandal Deepens Over Appointment Letter, ₦1.3bn Budget Allocation
Court proceedings in the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal are expected to continue on July 27, 2026, as Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged […]
Court Of Appeal Affirms Halkin E&P As Legal Owner, Operator Of Atala Marginal Oil Field, Awards ₦1m Cost Against Bayelsa Oil Company
The Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, has upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court, Yenagoa, which affirmed Halkin Exploration and Production Limited as […]
“Cybercrime Case Adjourned” — Court Fixes September 23 In Alpha-Beta Ex-Employees’ Trial Amid Delayed Service, Remand Ambush Claims
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has adjourned until September 23, 2026, the cybercrime case filed against five former employees of Alpha-Beta […]
“No Mechanical Failure” — Keyamo Says Private Jet Mistook Construction Road For Asaba Runway, DSS Probes Security Concerns
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the private aircraft that landed on a construction road near Asaba Airport last month […]
“U.S. Withdraws Most Troops From Lake Chad Operation” — Washington Says Intelligence Sharing With Nigeria Continues After Joint Strike Killed ISIS No. 2
The United States has withdrawn most of its forces deployed for a joint counterterrorism operation in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. However, the country continues intelligence […]
“Be Truthful, Transparent And Accountable” — PSC Promotes 13 CPs To AIG, Elevates 80 Senior Officers, Confirms 162 ASPs
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police. The commission also approved […]
JUST IN: Ex-Benue SSG, David Salifu killed after kidnappers’ attack
Professor David Salifu, former secretary to the Benue state government (SSG), has died after sustaining gunshot injuries during an attack by suspected kidnappers along the […]
‘He presented ‘fake’ medical report’ – Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application
The Kaduna High Court has dismissed a bail application filed by Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of the state, in his ongoing trial over a nine-count […]