JUDICIARY

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – In the Federal High Court session held in Abuja on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Gladys Isaac Ojo, representing the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), presented claims against MTN Nigeria Communications Limited and others in case FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024. The NCC accused these entities of utilizing various soundtracks as callback …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The PROGRESSIVE FORUM, representing members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the South-West zone of Nigeria, has issued a stern warning against the recognition of Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the president of the national union. This caution comes amidst a pending …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has issued a summons commanding the appearance of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Arise TV Media Group, and Fisayo Soyombo within 30 days as defendants in a lawsuit filed by Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, a Customs …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Makinde has vowed to prosecute Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) personnel allegedly involved in the brutalization of two officials from the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) in Ibadan. Expressing condemnation for the incident, the governor assured the victims of necessary action against the …