A Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, presided over by Justice Mojisola Dada, yesterday, declined a document sought to be tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others. The EFCC had…
Founder of Alerte Universal Limited, James Useghan, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming emergency response through technology, as he plans to integrate the Alerte app with government agencies and private security firms. He noted that Alerte is designed to provide immediate assistance in crises by integrating real-time location sharing, AI-driven safety recommendations, and seamless communication…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday, received a delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria led by the Deputy Consul-General, Mr. Peter Keulers who were in the State on a scoping mission alongside the Kaltani Company led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Obi Charles Nnanna, who are…
Igbo groups in US urge Justice Omotosho to enforce Supreme Court decisions on IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), the Rising Sun (TRS) and the Ambassadors for Self Determination (ASD), all located in the Continental United States (CONUS), have urged the new Judge handling Nnamdi Kanu’s case, Justice James…
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) against Nigeria regarding the failure to establish a sixth state in the South-East geopolitical zone, unlike other regions. The case was brought by the Incorporated Trustees of the Prince and Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation under suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/32/23. The NGO contended that…
Nigerians have been left anxious following indications on Wednesday that Dangote Refinery is planning to halt supply of petroleum products loading for the Nigerian market. The reason could be the company’s inability to renegotiate the naira-for-crude deal. This could impact negatively on the price of petrol in the country. However, sources familiar with the matter…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara called for calm and unity in a statement he signed addressing the people of Rivers State. “We will engage with all relevant institutions to ensure that our democracy remains strong and that Rivers State continues to thrive,” he said. The suspended governor reflected on the challenges faced during his tenure, stating that…
Governor Hope Uzodimma has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development in Imo State, emphasizing the significant progress made in the reconstruction of the Owerri-Mbaise-Obowo-Umuahia road. As the project nears completion, the Governor expressed optimism about its impact on the lives of Imo residents and road users. According to Governor Hope Uzodimma , the progress…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has issued a stern warning to state governments, cautioning against actions that could undermine national security and stability. Speaking on Wednesday, Fagbemi accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of allegedly influencing militants to sabotage oil pipelines in the state. His remarks…
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Administrator of Rivers, has said he would work together with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in the state. Ibas said this while addressing State House Correspondents after his swearing in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General…
