Money Laundering Trial: Yahaya Bello Regains Freedom After Begging Court to Spare Him Landed Property in Maitama for Bail
A former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, has appealed to Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, to spare him the possession of a landed property in the Maitama District as one…
Court Checks Customs’ Powers, Bars Nigerian Customs Service from Patrolling Highways
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Kaduna has declared that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has no authority to patrol highways and seize goods from individuals. The court’s decision is a significant check on the powers of…
ALGON Urges President Tinubu to Intervene in Edo Local Government Crisis, Condemns 18 LGA Chairmen’s Suspension
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has strongly condemned the Edo State House of Assembly’s suspension of 18 local government chairmen, describing the action as a setback for democracy and an abuse of power. After its emergency meeting…
51st NEC Meeting: ALGON Reiterates Commitment to Strengthening Local Governance
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) successfully concluded its 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on December 14, 2024, in Katsina State. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders from across the country, resulted in significant resolutions aimed…
ALGON, UNICEF, NIMC, NPC Join Forces to Enhance Birth Registration in Nigeria, Call for Widening the Engagement
In another push to sustain its efforts SDG Goal 3 for Universal Health Coverage this time Immunization and Birth registration in line with the functions and responsibilities of the Local governments in the 4th Schedule to the 1999 constitution (as…
GBV: What I Told My Daughters To Do If Their Husbands Slap Them – Emir Sanusi
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has made a bold statement regarding domestic violence, particularly wife beating, which he says forms 45% of cases across nine Shari’a Courts of Kano over the past five years. Speaking at the…
Enugu North Demands Explanation for Replacement of Dr. Daniel Ikechukwu Ugwuja in SEDC
The Enugu North Coalition for Good Governance Initiative (ENCGGI) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide a clear and satisfactory explanation for the recent replacement of Dr. Daniel Ikechukwu Ugwuja as the Executive Director of Corporate Services…
Tensions Rise as Real Reason Police Sealed Emir of Kano’s Palace Entrance Emerges
New details have surfaced regarding the closure of the entrance gate to the palace of Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday. Although the Nigeria Police have not officially commented, a reliable source revealed that the law enforcement action…
Insecurity, Others: Our Success Story Is Huge – Matawalle
Nigeria’s Minister of State Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle has disclosed that the Nigerian Armed Forces have achieved a lot in the fight against insurgency, banditry and other groups that are enemies of the Nigerian State since the advent of this…
TCN MD/CEO Embarks on Inspection Tour of Lagos Substations, Boosting Power Capacity
In a bid to enhance power transmission and distribution capacity in Lagos State, the Managing Director/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Sule A. Abdulaziz, has commenced an inspection visit to some substations in the state. The tour,…
