A Federal High Court, Abuja, today, fixed Monday Feb. 5 for ruling on bail applications filed by five suspected persons accused of burning down part of the Rivers House of Assembly on Dec. 29, 2023. Justice Bolaji Olajuwon fixed the date after lawyers to the prosecution and that of the defence adopted their processes and […]
A former governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu will be buried on February 23, 2024. This is according to a funeral timetable released by the late Akeredolu’s family yesterday evening. “Friday, February 23, 2024: Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo. Time: 10 am,” the burial schedule released by Oluwarot...
•Ajaero, Tinubu and Osifo As Nigeria prepares for negotiations for a new national minimum wage, Organised Labour and other critical stakeholders have tasked the federal government to ensure a hitch-free negotiation process that would result in a timely agreement and implementation of the new wage. They noted that considering the socio-economic...
•Late Oluwabamise Ayanwola and the BRT Bus The Lagos State High Court at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Tuesday fixed February 8 for the hearing of the ‘No Case Submission’ filed by the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominnikoron, who is facing trial for the death of one of his passengers, Oluwabamise Ayanwola. […]
Two neighbouring eastern European countries, Bulgaria and Romania have planned to commence the issuance of short-term Schengen visas for foreign nationals requiring entry into the Schengen Area from April 1, 2024. According to a report from the Economic Times, both countries are anticipated to begin issuing Schengen C visas, permitting entry a...
•Bishop Feyi Daniels The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has fixed January 26 to deliver judgment in the case of a cleric, Bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniels, accused of raping two of his church members. Justice Rahman Oshodi fixed the date for judgment after the prosecution led by Babajide Boye and the […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to commence the conduct of its West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) for private candidates on a digital platform, starting with the first series of exams this February. The organisation has also restated and made it clear that the Computer-Based E...
•Nnamdi Kanu A Federal High Court, Abuja, today, adjourned a fresh N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the federal government until March 4 for hearing. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter following the absence of counsel for Mr Kanu in court, reports NAN. When [&he...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the postponement of its zonal attitude test for Trades and Non-Tradesmen/women, earlier scheduled for January 6 to January 13. NAF, Director of Public Relations and Information Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, who made this known in a statement today, however noted that all other details remain unchan...
•Nigerian House of Reps The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said the 2024 budget proposal would be passed on Saturday December 30, 2023. The lawmaker representing Zaria Federal Constituency stated this on the floor of the Green Chamber at the resumption of plenary today. This is just as he notified Committee [&hell...

