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The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail to three staff members of the Lagos State House of Assembly accused of assaulting operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice Daniel Osiagor approved bail at 3 million naira for each defendant, with a requirement that a Level 16 civil servant serve as surety. … Read more
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja stood his ground on Wednesday, dismissing a request for his withdrawal from the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The defense team, led by veteran lawyer Olalekan Ojo, had called for Justice Oshodi’s recusal, arguing that his … Read more
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed disappointment over the Muslim-Muslim ticket that brought President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima into office in the 2023 general election. The council lamented that Muslim communities, especially in Yorubaland, have not benefited as expected from having two Muslims in power, contrary to earlier … Read more
The Special Offences Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi, has refused to halt the hearing of corruption allegations against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN), Godwin Emefiele. In his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi dismissed the request for him to recuse himself from the trial, stating that the … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the fixtures for the 2025 President Federation Cup National play-off fixtures for men and women clubs. According to a statement released by the NFF media team earlier today, February 26, the 2025 President Federation Cup National play-offs will be played on Wednesday, 5th March 2025. “Non-appearance of any … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a special crack squad from the Intelligence Response Team to track down and rescue the Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on February 17, while travelling to Abuja. According to Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP mandated the team … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the FID – Intelligence Response Team (IRT) tactical team to rescue, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, the kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader. Legit.ng recalls that Ojajuni’s kidnappers have demanded N100m ransom before he can be released. The abducted Afenifere youth chieftain cried out to … Read more
A security analyst, Muhammad Abdullahi, has raised concerns over the inability of the federal and Northwest state governments to tackle the growing insecurity in the region, questioning why decisive action has not been taken despite available resources. Speaking to newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Wednesday, Abdullahi argued that a coordinated effort by security agencies … Read more
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have assembled at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Security was heightened around the venue on Blantyre Street, with armed personnel, including soldiers from the Guards Brigade, blocking access roads. Vehicular and pedestrian movements were restricted, and journalists, despite being accredited … Read more
Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, says the house will thoroughly scrutinise the tax reform bills to ensure they align with interests of Nigerians. Abbas stated this during a public hearing on the bills organised by the Special Committee on Tax Reform Bills on Wednesday in Abuja. The bills are: Nigeria Tax Bill, … Read more