Diplomats Urge Visa Restrictions for Public Officials in Rivers, Osun, and Benue

ABUJA – The United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) has called on Western nations to impose visa bans on Nigerian judges who issue conflicting judicial orders on political and electoral matters. The organization emphasized the need for accountability, particularly in Rivers, Osun, and Benue states, where judicial decisions have allegedly undermined democratic principles. Concerns Over […]

Court Strikes Out Abuse of Office Charges Against Emefiele in $2.1bn Fraud Case

Lagos High Court dismisses four abuse of office charges against former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele in the $2.1bn fraud case, citing lack of legal basis. Trial continues February 24. A Lagos High Court, Ikeja division, has dismissed four charges of alleged abuse of office filed against Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank […]

Supreme Court Fines Ex-Presidential Candidate N5m Over Frivolous Lawsuits Against Tinubu

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has imposed a hefty fine of N5 million on Ambrose Owuru, a former presidential candidate, for filing frivolous lawsuits against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The apex court dismissed Owuru’s recent petition, which sought Tinubu’s removal as Nigeria’s president, labeling it as baseless and a gross abuse of judicial processes. Owuru, […]

Supreme Court to Decide President Tinubu’s Fate Amid Allegations of Drug Trafficking and CIA Ties

Will President Tinubu be unseated? The Supreme Court delivers its judgment today on allegations of drug trafficking and CIA ties, reshaping Nigeria’s political future. The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver a landmark ruling today, December 16, 2024, on a lawsuit that could unseat President Bola Tinubu. The explosive case, brought forward by […]

Court Remands Yahaya Bello in Prison: Ex-Governor Denied Bail in N110 Billion Fraud Case

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is set to spend Christmas, New Year, and up to 50 nights in detention after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja denied his bail application. The court, presided over by Judge Maryanne Anenih, ordered that Mr. Bello be transferred from the custody of the Economic and […]

Just In: Ekiti Cheif Judge Adeyeye Dies At 64

The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away at the age of 64.He died on Monday, November 4, 2024, following a brief illness, at a tertiary health facility in Ekiti State. While official details surrounding his death remain undisclosed, The Nation reports that close sources indicate that Justice Adeyeye’s passing occurred after […]