Ozekhome, Jerry Useni Property Controversy, FG To Probe Investigate
Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), says the federal government will launch an investigation…
Ozekhome, Jerry Useni Property Controversy, FG To Probe Investigate
Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), says the federal government will launch an investigation into the controversy surrounding a property in the United Kingdom. Named in the property dispute are Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and Jeremiah Useni, a retired lieutenant-general who is now late. The controversy involves a property located at 79…
Court Throws Out Suit Against Tinubu Over Rivers Emergency Rule
An Abuja Federal High Court Justice, Justice James Omotosho has dismissed a suit challenging the Rivers State emergency rule. The suit, filed by Belema Briggs and four others, sought to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of the emergency. Justice Omotosho ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to institute the case. The judge explained…
Happy Birthday ActressStephanie Linus
Nigerian actress, Stephanie Linus has celebrated her birthday in grand style. The star who turned a year older today, took to her Instagram page to share beautiful photos. Wishing herself a wonderful birthday, she wrote: ”H.A.P.P.Y B.I.R.T.H.D.A.Y Another year wiser, stronger, and more intentional. I’m grateful for the journey so far and excited for what…
Shadow Docket: Donald Tump And His Many Wins
The U.S. Supreme Court is back in the spotlight — and this time, it’s not about a big televised case but about its quiet, fast-track “emergency docket” (a.k.a. the “shadow docket”). And guess who seems to be the biggest winner? None other than President Donald Trump. Going by Reuters, since Trump returned to the White…
Gov Fubara Fires Officials, Commissioners, Affected By Supreme Court Judgement
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sacked all commissioners and officers of the public “affected by the Supreme Court judgement” that nullified some of the governor’s decisions. Governor Fubara’s spokesperson, Nelson Chukwudi, made public in a statement on Wednesday that the governor made the decision during a valedictory session he held with his cabinet in…
Abuja Parents Raise Alarm Over Mushroom Private Schools
Parents in Abuja’s satellite towns are voicing serious concerns as mushroom private schools continue to spring up in large numbers. While these schools promise quality education, many parents insist they are nothing more than businesses disguised as schools. Investigations reveal that several of these schools employ underqualified teachers, some with only SSCE certificates, and pay…
Sommie Maduagwu Of Arise News Tragically Killed During A Robbery At Her Residence
All sadness and emotions in the media industry especially staff of ARISE News Channel after the news of the untimely and tragic death of one of their own, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu The deceased, who is popularly referred to as Sommie, was killed in the early hours of Monday, 29th September, 2025, during a robbery at her…
Customs Launches Initiative Aimed At 48hrs Cargo Clearance
The Nigeria Customs Service has rolled out a One-Stop-Shop initiative aimed at drastically reducing cargo clearance times from an average of 21 days to just 48 hours, the Service announced on Sunday. Going by a statement issued by the service and posted on its X handle on Sunday, OSS was unveiled during a meeting with…
Court Dismisses Terrorism Case Against Rapper Mo Chara
A UK court has dismissed the terrorism case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, popularly known as Mo Chara of the Irish rap group Kneecap, citing a procedural error. Ó hAnnaidh was charged in May with allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London performance in November 2024. The 27-year-old rapper denied the allegations, insisting the…
Ecobank Exits Mozambique, Signs Over Institution To FDH Bank Plc
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) says it has completed the divestment of its Mozambique subsidiary, Ecobank Mozambique S.A., to FDH Bank Plc. The bank announced the transaction in a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday. According to ETI, the transaction has now received all required regulatory approvals. With the completion, Ecobank has fully exited…
