By Innocent Anaba LAGOS—Trial resumed, Monday, behind closed doors in the case against an Iranian, Azim Aghajani, and a Nigerian, Alli Abass Jega, accused of importing arms illegally into Nigeria from Republic of Iran. Trial judge, Justice Okechukwu Okeke, who ordered journalists, lawyers and litigants out of the court room as the case was called, […]
ABUJA— Commander of a military task-force in Borno State, Colonel Benjamin Ahanotu, who arrested the former leader of the Boko Haram sect, Mohammed Yusuf, in 2009 and handed him over to the police, Monday, told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that he was murdered by the police. Col. Ahanotu testified before the trial […]
So far, 17 ex-governors have passed through the furnace of the EFCC. And 13 of them are 52 cases listed by the EFCC on its website as “high profile cases.” They include: Ayo Fayose The former Ekiti State governor was arraigned at Federal High Court, Lagos, on 51-count charge of embezzling N1.2 billion. The matter […]
Journalists and human rights activists have called for the re-opening of investigation into the death of editor-in-chief and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Mr Dele Giwa, who was killed by a parcel bomb in 1986. The journalists, under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigerian Guild of Editors and National Association of Women […]
THE Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday, approved the award of contracts for the construction of a bridge across the River Benue at Oju/Loko-Oweto and purchase of anti-smuggling boats for the Nigerian Customs at a total cost of N36,388,910,405.94. The council also resolved to ban the award of contracts which did not have complete designs as […]
The Federal High Court in Gombe presided over by Justice Babatunde Quadir yesterday granted bail to former Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Danjuma Goje who is facing corruption charges. The former governor and three others were arraigned in court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an 18-count charge of looting N24.18 billion. […]
A Federal Capital Territory High Court presided over by Justice Sadiq Abubakar Umar yesterday, turned down an application filed by a former Minister of the FCT, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and two others to quash the charges of misconduct and abuse of office filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. In his […]
NOTWITHSTAN-DING the rejection of the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) by state governors, the Federal Government, on Tuesday, went ahead with its implementation by launching it with $1billion (about N160 billion). The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made the disclosure at a press conference held to inform the […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will on December 19, decide whether or not to quash the 16-count criminal charge filed against the ex-speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Besides, Justice Donatus Okorowo will deliver his ruling on the motion filed by the embattled […]
By Cecil Ibegbu – (Guardian) – I AM very saddened on the turn of events in Nigeria as it relates to security and the bombing of the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja. All well meaning Nigerians must condemn such act, speak up against it, and overall, Nigeria government must seize the moment and institute […]
Fresh details emerge on why Tinubu, APC shut door on Fubara
Police officer, Newton Isokpehi, who threatened to kill citizens over video recording arrested in Anambra State
APC Primaries: 50 Powerful Reps among losers
2027: Jonathan back in the race as PDP confirms lone presidential screening
We won’t remove Oluremi Tinubu as ordained Pastor due to political pressure — Adeboye
Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti becomes first African to receive posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi arrested over alleged role in coup plot
Why the Hullaballoo About Nnamdi Kanu’s Release - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Aug 19th, 2025
When Government Goes Rogue with Impunity - By Oseloka H. Obaze Posted on: Apr 20th, 2025
I Recommend the British Re-colonization of Nigeria - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Apr 20th, 2025
Protests in Africa: A Decade of Turmoil and the Rising Wave of Unrest Posted on: Mar 7th, 2025
The Consolation in Trump’s Presidency - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Mar 1st, 2025Protests in Africa: A Decade of Turmoil and the Rising Wave of Unrest - Over 250,000 Dead and Billions Lost—Can Africa Handle the Crisis Ahead? Posted on: Jan 30th, 2025
Deconstructing Nigeria - By Oseloka H. Obaze Posted on: Jan 25th, 2025
We Should All Join in the Protest - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Nov 26th, 2024Elected representatives: Servants or Masters? - By Abiodun Komolafe Posted on: Nov 15th, 2024Nigeria’s Forgotten Poor! - By Abiodun Komolafe Posted on: Oct 5th, 2024
Netanyahu denies offending Christians over Jesus remarks© 2026 New Nigerian Politics. All Rights Reserved. Log in - Designed by Gabfire Themes