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Court orders forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, exotic cars linked to Achimugu

Court orders forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, exotic cars linked to Achimugu

An Abuja High Court sitting in Apo has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at billions of naira linked to businesswoman, Ms Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government. The forfeited assets include jewellery worth N4.645 billion, 11 exotic vehicles valued at N4.293 billion, $50,000 cash, and N30 million cash. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the […]
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Your selective outrage is troubling  —  Sowore fires back at NBA

Your selective outrage is troubling  —  Sowore fires back at NBA

Activist and 2023 African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reacted to the Nigerian Bar Association following the body’s criticism of his conduct at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The activist accused the association of selective outrage, falsehood, and shielding powerful actors while targeting victims of state abuse. In a counter-statement issued on […]

Gunmen ambush troops, kill nine soldiers, one policeman in Kebbi

Gunmen ambush troops, kill nine soldiers, one policeman in Kebbi

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi Gunmen have killed nine soldiers and one police officer, along with some civilians, in an ambush at Giro Masa community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, confirmed the incident while speaking to journalists after visiting the mortuary and the Accident and Emergency unit […]

Ozoro: Festival of fertility or harassment?

Ozoro: Festival of fertility or harassment?

The Alue-Do Festival in Uruamudhu quarters of Ozoro Kingdom, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, last week, has hit the headlines for the wrong reasons, with many branding it the “Ozoro rape festival.” The furore sparked by the event has left many wondering what really transpired behind the scenes.

ECWA pastor abducted in Plateau

ECWA pastor abducted in Plateau

The assailants abducted eight worshippers, injured several others, and made away with mobile phones and other valuables

Electricity woes worsen as DisCos record N2.4trn in financial losses

Electricity woes worsen as DisCos record N2.4trn in financial losses

•Rising debt restricts power generation •Consumers slam DisCos for non-transparency, demand mass metering •Operators knock Presidency over exit from national grid By Obas Esiedesa At the backdrop of worsening power supply to offices and homes, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have recorded a combined loss of N2.349 trillion over the past two years due to billing and collection […]