Court strikes out ₦100bn defamation suit against Mkar VC
By Henry Ojelu, ABUJA The Federal Capital Territory High Court has struck out a ₦100.5 billion defamation suit filed by the Nasarawa State Government and Governor Abdullahi Sule against Prof. Zacharys Gundu, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mkar. The court, presided over by Justice Hamza Muazu, struck out the suit after a preliminary objection challenging […]
Edo govt demolishes bungalow used for cult activities
Edo State Government on Wednesday demolished a bungalow in the Amagba where two suspected cultists said to belong to the Aye group were arrested and five others escaped.
Lagos Begins 5% Withholding Tax on Gaming Winnings
The Lagos State Government has commenced the implementation of a 5% Withholding Tax (WHT) deduction on gaming winnings, in line with applicable Nigerian tax laws and regulatory directives governing the gaming industry. The deduction applies to net winnings from licensed gaming platforms operating within Lagos State and is deducted at the point of payout. All […]
Abia: Minister commissions Women Palm-Oil Collective, launches sexual assault referral centre
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment and protection with the commissioning of the Osusu Abaala Women Palm-Oil Collective under the Nigeria for Women Programme in Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. The facility was officially declared open by Governor Alex Otti and the First Lady of Abia State, […]
2025 PDP convention: Court to deliver ruling on joinder application
The development followed an earlier ex parte application filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi, claimant/applicant in Suit No. I/1336/2025.
El-Rufai to spend second night in ICPC custody
El-Rufai spent two nights at the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters undergoing questioning over transactions and projects executed during his administration.
