Gunmen abduct Journalists covering Enugu LG election
By Dennis Agbo Unknown gunmen on Wednesday attacked but later released the news crew of the Enugu State Broadcasting Service, ESBS, who were covering the 2022 local government elections. The media team comprised a driver, cameraman, and three reporters. Also with them was a reporter with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN. Two of the […]
Why we’re spending N3.53trn on infrastructure, human capital development in 2022 – FG
“In 2022 alone, we plan to spend about N1.42 trillion on infrastructure and N2.11 trillion on human capital development.’’
Alleged N6.9bn fraud: Fayose’s trial further adjourned until March 3
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, further adjourned until March 3, continuation of trial of embattled former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, facing fraud and money laundering charges. At the resumed trial on Wednesday, originally scheduled to run through Friday, Feb.25, the court however, further adjourned the case until March 3, due […]
Court orders reinstatement of dismissed soldier, awards N500,000 in damages
National Industrial Court, Abuja has ordered the reinstatement of a dismissed soldier, Cpl.Tajudeen Ajala in the Nigerian Army and also awarded N500,000 in general damages. The court set aside the dismissal order on Ajala. Justice Isaac Essien while delivering judgment held that the commanding officer erred in law by imposing sentence of reduction in rank […]
Gunmen storm hospital, kidnap medical doctor in Akwa Ibom
“It is with deep anguish that we inform you of the sad kidnap of our dear colleague and hippocratic brother, Dr. Felix Ekpo.”
Court bars Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife from comments on family, children
An FCT Family Court sitting at the Magistrate District, Wuse Zone II, Abuja, has restrained Precious Chikwendu, from making comments that could lead to identification of children whose custody issues have been submitted before it for determination. Chiwendu is the former wife of ex-Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, the applicant in matter. The presiding judge, Njideka […]
