BREAKING: Third Party Motor Insurance: Court bars Police, FRSC from imposing fines on motorists

 

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday issued an order restraining the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, from imposing fines and penalties on motorists who breached the Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Act.

Defamation case: Court orders Sen. Natasha to pay Yahaya Bello N1bn

 

A High Court in Lokoja has awarded N1billion in damages against Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a defamation suit filed by former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello.

Singer D4vd faces child p0rn claim in teen murder case

 

R&B singer D4vd, who is facing murder charges over the death and dismemberment of a young teenager whose decomposing body was found in his car, had child p0rn on his mobile phone, a US prosecutor said Thursday.

Military Bars Journalists From Covering Court-Martial of Alleged Coup Plotters

The Nigerian military on Friday barred journalists from covering the inauguration of a court-martial set up to try 36 officers over an alleged coup plot.

Kaduna senator announces re-election bid

The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Katung, has formally declared his intention to seek re-election to the Senate in the 2027 general elections.

Obi’s Praise for North is Hypocrisy, as Anambra Gov, he Repatriated Northerners - Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticised Peter Obi over his recent remarks on northern Nigeria, describing them as hypocritical.

Gombe PDP Senator Anthony Siyako Yaro Defects to APC

Senator Anthony Siyako Yaro, representing Gombe South Senatorial District, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ghana summons South Africa’s envoy over ‘xenophobic incidents’

Ghana summoned South Africa’s envoy over several “xenophobic incidents”, including one in which a legal Ghanaian migrant was asked to return home and “fix his country”.

ADC celebrates Nwoye's emergence as Senate Minority Whip

 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Sen. Tony Nwoye on his emergence as Senate Minority Whip, describing it as a reflection of his credibility and the party’s growing influence.

Military inaugurates court martial to try alleged coup plotters

The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a general court-martial to try officers accused in an alleged coup plot, marking the formal commencement of proceedings.

Lagos AG dismisses claims of shielding Owode Onirin killers

The Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations that it is shielding suspects linked to the killing of six traders at Owode Onirin, insisting that its decision not to prosecute was based strictly on lack of evidence.

Obasa backs Hamzat’s governorship bid

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed support for the governorship bid of the state Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat.

Oluremi Tinubu Inaugurates Road Project in Kano

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled a road project in Kano State as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and ease transportation in the area.

FG Approves N10bn Housing Loan Scheme for Civil Servants

The Federal Government has approved a N10 billion housing loan scheme for federal civil servants across the country.

Nigerians Have no Choice but to Support Tinubu – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said Nigerians should support President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027 to sustain the implementation of his policies.