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ECOWAS Court initiates step for execution of judgement against Nigeria's blasphemy laws

Nigeria, Nov. 16 -- The ECOWAS Court of Justice has issued a writ of execution directing the Nigerian government to implement its judgement ordering the repeal or amendment of parts of the Kano State ... Read More


How I want to be buried - Ayo Fayose

Nigeria, Nov. 16 -- Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has released detailed instructions on how he wants to be buried, saying the Ekiti State Government should take custody of his body and ... Read More


Senior lawyers weigh in on Wike's clash with naval officer over Abuja land dispute

Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- Two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Femi Falana and Sebastine Hon, have weighed in on the recent public clash between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory... Read More


Actress accuses EFCC of hijacking her anti-fraud platform

Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- Nigerian actress and filmmaker Barbara Odoh has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of appropriating her digital anti-fraud platform, BSafe Transact, withou... Read More


FCMB secures court backing to take over defendants' assets, freeze N4.1 billion

Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) authority to take possession of properties and assets belonging to Bankers Warehouse Limited, Va... Read More


Court adjourns trial of dismissed EFCC officer accused of stealing N22 million

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Kaduna State High Court on Wednesday adjourned the trial of Polycarp Andrew to 11 December. Mr Andrew was dismissed from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) af... Read More


Lagos evacuates beggars, others allegedly causing nuisance in Ketu-Alapere - Official

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Lagos State Government says it has cleared beggars and other individuals reportedly causing nuisance along the Ketu-Alapere corridor as part of its ongoing environmental sanita... Read More


Alleged N110.4bn Kogi Fraud: Yahaya Bello's aide withdrew billions in cash, Witness tells court

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The trial of a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, continued on Wednesday at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, as a Zenith Bank compliance officer test... Read More


Lagos wants Supreme Court to sanction NASS over Gaming Bill

Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- The Lagos State Government has asked the Supreme Court for leave to commence contempt proceedings against the National Assembly over its continued push to pass the Central Gaming B... Read More


Lagos govt arrests three for illegal dumping of waste

Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- The Lagos State Government has announced the arrest of three individuals for allegedly dumping waste at an unauthorised location in the Ayobo area of the state. The suspects were ... Read More