Court adjourns KC Luxury’s suit challenging detention by NDLEA
By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned until September 21, 2026, hearing of pending applications in the case involving detained businessman and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury. The adjournment followed arguments by counsel to Kazeem, Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal, SAN, and that of National Drug Law Enforcement […]
Reps probe N432bn oil revenue debt
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into outstanding debts owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies, with the liabilities put at N432.07 billion. The investigation followed findings contained […]
FG moves to end ‘make-believe’ accreditation in tertiary institutions
…Plans digital tracking of lecturers, equipment, facilities By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has moved to overhaul the accreditation system for Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, warning institutions against presenting a false or temporary picture of their academic and infrastructural capacity during accreditation exercises. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji […]
Four suits against Adeola’s Ogun 2027 candidacy discontinued — aide
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Four court cases challenging the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, have been discontinued by the respective litigants. Adeola, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, is seeking the APC ticket ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. His […]
Army appoints Ajose Theatre Commander, Osifo Pensions Board chairman
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff appointments across the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness. Under the new postings, Maj. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose has been appointed Theatre Commander, Joint Task […]
Sachet alcohol ‘became uncontrollable’, encourages banditry – NAFDAC
“But this monster became uncontrollable. This monster stood out to destroy the future of our workforce, of our children.
