Kano Crisis: CJN Summons Presiding Judges over Ruling Conflicts

CJN Summons Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court By Hassan Umar Shallpella The conflicting interim injunctions regarding the Kano Emirate tussle have forced the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola to summon the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court to appear before him. The conflicting orders have led to significant confusion regarding the rightful authority and protection of...

EFCC Secures 3,175 Convictions, Recovers Over N156 Billion In One Year

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 3,175 convictions and recovered N156, 276,691,242.30 between May 29, 2023, and May 29, 2024. Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the commission stated this in Abuja at the launch of the Zero Tolerance Club at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, said the agency also recovered  $43,835,214.24, £25,365.00, €186,947.10, ₹51,360.00, C$3,750.00, A$740.00, ¥74,754.00, R35,000.00, 42,390.00 UAE Dirhams, 247.00 Riyals and 21,580, 867631 Crypto Currency. In a statement by...

Senate Recalls Senator Ningi From Suspension

The Senate has recalled Abdul Ahmed Ningi, suspended on March 12, 2024, over allegations of N3.7 trillion padding of the 2024 budget. Senator Ningi, the then Chairman of the NSF and a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, made the allegations on the BBC Hausa Service, accusing the National Assembly of budget padding and misinformation related to the 2024 budget. In a resolute response to the claims made by the Senator...

Benue Assembly Repeals Law That Favours Former Governors, Their Deputies

The Benue State House of Assembly has repealed the law providing for the maintenance of former governors and their deputies. This law was passed and assented to by former Governor Samuel Ortom in May 2023, towards the end of his administration. The bill had faced public outcry since its passage under the Ortom administration, particularly from the opposition party that later won the governorship election. Douglas Akya, Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Appointments,...

Breaking: Federal High Orders Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Sanusi II

A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the Police to evict the reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi II, from the Emir’s Palace in the Kofar Kudu area of the Kano metropolis. Presiding Judge, Justice S. A. Amobeda while ruling on an ex-parte motion filed by the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, on Tuesday, the court also ordered the police to ensure all rights and privileges due to Emir Bayero were given...

ECOWAS Begins Security Assessment In Nigeria

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has commenced an assessment exercise that would provide a better understanding of security dynamics and trends that would identify and strengthen resilience to support human security in member states. The project is in collaboration with the ECOWAS directorate of Early warning, the GIZ, and the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience. The Director General of the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Response in Nigeria, Mr Chris Ngwodo...

Benue State Bans Open Grazing, Open Defecation, Urination, Others

To ensure a healthy environment, Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has signed an executive order banning open grazing, open defecation, urination, loitering, and driving against the normal flow of traffic. The executive order underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order, with measures in place to enforce regulations and promote public safety throughout Benue State. Others affected by the law are abandonment or parking of vehicles on traffic lanes or driveways, overspeeding and overloading...

Kano High Court Restrains Depose Emirs From Parading Themselves

A Kano High Court has directed the Police Commissioner to evict the deposed Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero from the mini palace on the state road in Kano. The court presided by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu who gave the order on Monday, May 27, 2024, also ordered the deposed Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye to stop parading themselves as Emirs Those restrained are Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero,...

Governor Kefas Probes Taraba State Television

Taraba State Government has inaugurated a committee to investigate the activities of the Taraba State Television following the suspension of the General Manager of the station. Inaugurating the committee on behalf of Governor, Agbu Kefas, the Taraba State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Yakubu Maikasuwa, urged members to adhere strictly to the terms of reference. He urged them to be just and fair in their assignment and distance themselves from witch-hunting any person. The...

Acts Of Rebellion: Royal Family Suspends Oba Of Benin’s Uncle

Professor Gregory Akenzua, one of the Benin Royal Family, was suspended on Monday “for his acts of rebellion against the Benin Traditional Institution.” Akenzua, an uncle to the revered Oba of Benin, is the suspended Enogie (Duke) of the Evbo-Obanosa community in Orhiomwon local government area of Edo State and is currently in court with the Benin Palace to seek legal redress over his suspension. Prince George Eweka while reading the text of the statement...

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