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Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday nullified the January 2024 dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria, declaring the action ultra vires. In his judgment, Justice Aneke set aside all decisions taken by the CBN-appointed board and ordered […]

APC National chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda The ruling All Progressives Congress on Tuesday screened the National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, and other aspirants for positions in the party’s National Working Committee. The chairman of the screening sub-committee and Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, assured a transparent and credible convention during the exercise […]

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN). Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Tuesday confirmed that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission forcefully evicted him and his family from their Abuja residence, despite ongoing court proceedings over the property. Malami disclosed this while […]

The crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party worsened on Tuesday as governors in the party distanced themselves from the consensus selection of a national chairman and secretary by the Nyesom Wike-backed faction, insisting on legal redress and a review of the process. This is as Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Abdulrahman Mohammed emerged as consensus […]

NBA President, Afam Osigww, SAN The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the conduct of former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, describing it as a disruption of courtroom decorum. Quoting reports from Daily Post, The Punch reports that drama unfolded at the Federal High Court […]

IGP Rilwan Disu By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved a fresh redeployment of Commissioners of Police across various state commands and formations nationwide. The postings, conveyed through a wireless message marked “Most/Immediate,” signal a strategic reshuffle within the Nigeria Police Force aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and security […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has called on government authorities, community leaders, and residents to intensify efforts toward eliminating Tuberculosis (TB) in the state. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Osogbo by the State Director of NOA, Mr. Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen through a statement by the Agency […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A whistle-blower has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate a State House Archives official over allegations of fraud, abuse of office, and intimidation. The petition, addressed to ICPC Chairman Akin Oyegoke, identified a civil servant seconded from the National Archives of Nigeria, as the […]

MQ-9 (Reaper) drones. Photo credit: Daily Aviation. The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones alongside around 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its ongoing fight against insurgents across the northern region. The operation is strictly focused on surveillance and advisory support, with no US personnel […]