News as it breaks
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami to this month. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the new date following a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Federation, Mr.…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has formally taken over the prosecution of his immediate predecessor, Abubakar Malami, who is facing terrorism and illegal firearms possession charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges were originally filed by the Department of…
The Nigerian currency opened at N1,379.05 per dollar trading at the official window of the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), reflecting continued stability amid tight liquidity conditions. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the exchange rate fluctuated within a narrow band during the morning session, touching a…
Iran will bury its slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the holy city of Mashhad, according to the Fars News Agency. Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic for 36 years, was killed at the age of 86 during a wave of United States and Israeli attacks, Iranian authorities…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination was disclosed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said the letter conveying the appointment had been sent to the…
…describes signed Electoral Reform Act as setback to democracy A Civil Society Organisation, FixPolitics Initiative, has described the new Electoral Reform Act, as a setback for Nigeria’s democratic progress, calling for its immediate reversal. The Group also urged the National Assembly to initiate amendments that would make real-time electronic transmission…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is taking steps to safeguard citizens living in the Middle East following the escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In a statement issued by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols,…
Adamu Abubakar, son of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned as Adamawa State Commissioner for Works and Energy Development. In a resignation letter made public, Adamu said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” “The Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State,…
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a farmer along Agunla Farm Road, Ayede-Ogbese, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, told journalists that the incident was reported by concerned residents. According to him, preliminary investigations indicate…
Popular Nigerian photographer and biker, Orowole Kolapoz, widely known as Kola Onifoto, has died following a lone motorcycle accident in Lagos. The 36-year-old travel enthusiast and brand influencer reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash after being hospitalised for several hours. According to friends and associates, the…
