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Court Admits DSS Evidence in Alleged Phone-Tapping Trial of El-Rufai

Deji Adeyanju, the second prosecution witness in the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged phone tapping and breach of national security, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the former governor admitted during a television interview that “we listened to the conversation of the NSA”. Led in evidence by prosecution […]

Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre Pending Hearing

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in the Kuje Correctional Centre. In a brief ruling, Justice Mohammed Umar directed that Sowore be held in the correctional facility pending the hearing and determination of his motion seeking a […]

UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of Six Bribery Charges

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources and the first female president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been cleared of bribery charges in the United Kingdom, according to a statement issued by her defence lawyers on Wednesday. “Diezani Alison-Madueke was cleared of six charges of bribery at Southwark Crown Court […]

Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Alleged Corruption Trial to June 28

Proceedings in the alleged corruption case involving former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, were on Monday adjourned by a Federal High Court in Kaduna until June 28, following the absence of two co-defendants. The case, instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), centres on allegations of abuse of office, […]

Over 600 Suspects to Face Prosecution As FG Begins Second Batch of Terrorism Trial

The Federal Government on Monday commenced another phase of the mass trial of suspected terrorists facing terrorism-related charges in Abuja, declaring its resolve to eradicate terrorism and related activities across the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who is leading the prosecution team disclosed that more than […]

DHQ Launches Operation Clean Sweep III in Katsina Following Death of Retired General

The Defence Headquarters’ Joint Task Force North-West under Operation Fansan Yamma has launched a major offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, against terrorists and bandits operating in Matazu Local Government Area and neighbouring communities in Katsina State. The operation followed the incident that resulted in the death of retired Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, who was […]

No Mercy for Terror Sponsors as Tinubu Declares Crackdown on Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terrorism, declaring that those who continue to threaten Nigeria’s peace and security will face the full force of the law. In a hard-hitting nationwide Democracy Day broadcast on Friday, the President warned criminal elements across the country that […]

Governorship Aspirants Spent Up to ₦30bn on Primaries, Says EFCC Chairman

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that some governorship aspirants spent between ₦20 billion and ₦30 billion during party primaries, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to democratic governance and fuels corruption in public office. Speaking on Wednesday while delivering the inaugural High-Level Guest Speakers’ […]

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