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Halima Abubakar Strikes Back: Files N3 Billion Lawsuit Against AGN Chairman Emeka Rollas Over Suspension

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian actress Halima Abubakar has filed a N3 billion lawsuit against the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas. This legal move follows her controversial suspension from the guild for allegedly spreading false information. Halima’s suspension, …

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No Fresh Case Filed Against NNPCL, Says Dangote Refinery

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Management of Dangote Refinery has clarified that it has not filed any new case against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and other entities.  In a press release titled “No Fresh Case Filed Against NNPCL,” signed by Sunday Esan and made available …

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NUJ: Court Begins Hearing On Alleged Constitutional Violations By Isiguzo-led CWC

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, commenced the hearing on Friday, October 18, 2024, of a suit challenging the alleged illegal tenure extension by the Chris Isiguzo-led Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The case, which was mentioned …

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Ogun Contests NFIU’s Financial Guidelines, Not Joining States To Challenge Constitutionality Of EFCC In Supreme Court – Govt

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, dismissed several reports in the media indicating that the state had joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It …

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CONCERNED MEMBER DRAGS NUJ, PRESIDENT TO COURT OVER ALLEGED ABUSE OF UNION’S CONSTITUTION

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and it’s President, have been dragged before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Division over alleged violations of some provisions of its constitution 2023 (as amended). The claimant who is a bonafide member of the union and who intends …

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Fans Welcome Bobrisky After Release From Kirikiri Correctional Centre

LAGOS, NIGERIA – A video of Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky has surfaced on the internet, where he’s beng enthusiastically welcomed by fans who had gathered to greet him after his release from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Lagos. The popular crossdresser and social media personality was freed on the …

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TINUBU WELCOMES SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT AFFIRMING CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. According to a release e-signed and made available to the …

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Finally, Supreme Court Grants LGs Autonomy, Ruled Against Govs Holding Council Funds

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Supreme Court has finally granted local government councils in the country the long-sought autonomy, barring State Governors from withholding LG funds. The apex court gave this verdict on Thursday, July 11, 2024, while delivering judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 …

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Drug Reaction Possible Cause Of Mohbad’s Death – Autopsy Report

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The autopsy report of the late Mohbad, conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has unveiled a potential link between drug reaction and the singer’s demise. Analysis of the toxicology report revealed the presence of Diphenhydramine in Mohbad’s remains, though not at levels considered fatal. …

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Why Lagos Coroner’s Office Delays Verdict On Mohbad’s Death After Eight Months

IKORODU, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – For over eight months, Nigerians have eagerly awaited news regarding the cause of death of the promising hip-hop artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba also known as Mohbad. In a surprising turn of events on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Professor Shokunle Shoyemi informed the Lagos Coroner’s Court …

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