Court adjourns Patience Jonathan’s $8m forfeiture suit to October 7

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, adjourned till October 7, 2021 to hear a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the final forfeiture of the $5.78million and N2.4billion linked to a former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan. The EFCC had filed an application for the forfeiture […]

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CJN cautions judges to shun corruption

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad has cautioned judges to avoid unmerited gifts and tempting favours that could make them betray their oath of office. Justice Muhammad urged them to always be committed to the oath they subscribed to and be guided by their conscience, the Constitution and the law in determining […]

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One killed, nine others injured as masquerade attacks mosque in Osogbo

A man, identified as Moshood Salawudeen, has been shot dead, while nine other worshippers were injured when a masquerade and his followers, reportedly attacked them in front of a mosque in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The masquerade and his followers were said to be passing through the Oluode Aranyin’s compound, where the mosque is […]

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RMAFC begins revenue sharing formula review

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Elias Mbam, has revealed that the commission has completed plans to begin the review of revenue allocation formula. Hemade this known in Abuja during a courtesy visit to his office by members of the National Assembly Service Commission led by Ahmed Amshi. A press statement […]

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Apartment where Super TV CEO was murdered

A peep into the apartment. Credit: TVC Fresh facts and photos have emerged from a Short Service Apartment where 21-year-old student of the University of Lagos, Chidinma Ojukwu, allegedly stabbed the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, to death. The 300-level student of Mass Communication said she had been in a romantic relationship […]

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Obasanjo’s ‘My Command: An Account of the Nigerian Civil War 1967 – 1970’ – A Review

By Lola Fabowale “Men are still the most important instrument in the art of war [be that spiritual, emotional, psychological or physical].  Without them other machines, equipment and instruments of war are useless, no matter how sophisticated”.—Olusegun Obasanjo In My Command: An Account of The Nigerian Civil War 1967-1970: p. 97. Introduction Save for the […]

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Baba Ijesa: Actors ban Iyabo Ojo, Nkechi Blessing

The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has barred its members from engaging Iyabo Ojo and Nkechi Blessings. The two actors have been vocal and clashing with some members of the association who kicked against them for openly condemning Baba Ijesa on social media. Baba Ijesa was arrested and detained by […]

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New revenue formula ready before December

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has disclosed that a new Revenue Allocation Formula (RAF) will be ready before the end of 2021. It made this disclosure on Monday in statement in Abuja. It said: “Arrangements to fully commence the review of the Nation’s Revenue Allocation Formula (RAF) have been concluded”. When completed, […]

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