The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of the son of a former Jigawa State governor, challenging the decision of the trial court, which convicted him for failing to declare $40,000 at an airport. In a unanimous decision, the panel at the apex court dismissed the appeal of Aminu Sule Lamido, the son of former […]
•Armed Fulani herdsmen A father and his son have reportedly been killed at Imande Avur, Abande community in Mbaikyor District of Turan land in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said the incident occurred yesterday while the victims, Elder Abur Alam and his son, Ikyaa Bashi, were working on their farms in a […]
•Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi. The death was confirmed yesterday by the Communications Team for Adichie in a statement signed by Omawumi Ogbe and made available to the press. The statement read, “We’re deeply saddened to confirm...
•Malami (standing, wearing blue) at the Federal High Court in Abuja, today Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and two others, bail in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties. The sureties, according to the judge, must have […]
•Kidnapped Oba Olaonipekun Kidnappers holding a traditional ruler in Kwara State, the Oniwo of Aafin, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son, and other abducted residents have demanded a total ransom of ₦450 million for their release, heightening concerns over the worsening security situation in the state. Sources confirmed yesterday that the abducto...
•Kidnapped Oba Simeon Olaonipekun The Aniwo 1 of Aafin community, Ile-Ire District, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun and one of his sons, Olaolu, who is currently observing his National Youth Service Corps, have reportedly been kidnapped in a violent attack on the palace. The incident occurred late last nig...
•Abubakar Malami The Federal High Court in Abuja today ordered the remand of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of his bail application. Justice Emeka Nwite also ordered the remand of Malami’s co-defendants—his son, Ab...
•Abubakar Malami Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son, and one other individual have pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering. They were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja today, reports Channels TV. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commissio...
•Malami and EFCC logo Immediate-past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has been charged with money laundering. He will face a 16-count charge. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged him under Section 15(2) (d) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, as amended and p...
•Late singer Mohbad and wife, Wunmi A coalition known as Team Justice for Mohbad has publicly called on Wunmi Adebanjo, the partner of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), to present her son, Liam, for an open DNA test. The call comes after the late singer’s family accused Wunmi of avoiding earlier test appointments, reports […]...

