Justice Binta Nyako
24 Sep
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused herself from the trial of the self acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in the terrorism charges brought against by the federal government. The Judge on Tuesday opted out of the trial following the outburst of Kanu…
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The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said that the government deported about 828 illegal immigrants. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja in 2024 on Tuesday, he said the exercise was carried out by the operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). However, the minister did not make mention of any criminal acts or…
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The Jigawa government has approved N9.78 billion for the rehabilitation of 114 primary healthcare facilities in the state.
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Nigerians across divide, have called on the Federal Government to regulate the movement of petrol tankers across the country to curb the
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The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State chapter, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to be thorough while investigating the alleged inflated overhead costs in the 2025 budget of the state. While describing the fiscal document as 'budget of looting', the opposition party expressed dismay over the allocation of N11.5 billion security…
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The Lagos State Government said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to begin exploratory work on the development of the Green Line project. The 68-kilometer Green Line project will link Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone once it is finished, according to a…
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The Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has warned Nigerians in the diaspora to prioritise investment in their home country, saying that the new policies of United States President Donald Trump might get them into the next flight to Lagos or Abuja. Also, the Commission lauded Nigerians in different countries for remitting over $90billion in the last…
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Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to his sacking.
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Former Nigerian goalkeeper and midfielder, Ike Shorounmu and Mutiu Adepoju, have said the Super Eagles have everything to make an impact in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Still, they warned that the team should not underrate their opponents. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are placed in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The draw…
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Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic announced on Tuesday that he was resigning, following months of mass demonstrations over the fatal collapse of a train station roof in November.
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The recent executive order halting foreign aid for 90 days, and the potential for a prolonged pause in assistance, could significantly impact Nigeria, despite the geographical distance between the two nations. U.S. foreign assistance to Nigeria has been substantial, reaching $1.16 billion in 2022 alone. This abrupt halt threatens to disrupt key sectors and impact…