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Supreme Court voids Jokolo's reinstatement as Emir of Gwandu

Nigeria, June 4 -- The Supreme Court has nullified a Kebbi State High Court judgement reinstating Al-Mustapha Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu. In a judgement on Wednesday, the Supreme Court stated ... Read More


Police to prosecute 23 teenagers over market attacks in Lagos

Nigeria, June 4 -- The Lagos State Police Command says it will prosecute 23 teenagers arrested for allegedly terrorising traders and residents around the Ishaga, Awolowo, and Ojuwoye markets in the Mu... Read More


Reps summon permanent secretary over alleged job racketeering, victimisation

Nigeria, June 4 -- The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works to appear before it on 18 June over allegations of f... Read More


Court jails eight Filipinos for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud

Nigeria, June 4 -- The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, sentenced eight Filipino nationals to one year in prison each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The judge, Alexander Owoey... Read More


Lagos govt imposes N250,000 fine, jail term for illegal waste disposal

Nigeria, June 4 -- The Lagos State Government has announced stiffer penalties for environmental infractions, warning that anyone caught dumping refuse illegally or littering public spaces will be fine... Read More


Alleged N76bn and $31.5m Fraud: Former Union Bank chief testifies on Arik airline's controversial loan

Nigeria, May 30 -- Austine Obigwe, a former Group Executive Director of Union Bank Plc, has testified at the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja in a trial of the bank and other defendants cha... Read More


EFCC recovers part of CBEX funds, arrests two suspects - Official

Nigeria, May 27 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has recovered a portion of funds from the collapsed digital investment platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). It has a... Read More