Friday, October 30, 2026

Abuja

April 18, 2024

Court refuses to vacate order restraining Secondus, Omehia from attending PDP leadership meetings

The restraining orders were made in relation to three substantive suits filed against the three chieftains of the PDP by some party members in Rivers.

April 18, 2024

Court fixes April 23 for ruling in substituted service on fleeing Yahaya Bello

When the matter was called for the arraignment of Mr Bello on a 19-count money laundering charge preferred against him, the former governor was not in court.

Governor Yahaya Bello
April 17, 2024

After seven hours-long siege to Bello’s residence, EFCC withdraws; Lokoja court grants ex-governor reprieve

It was unclear whether Mr Ododo, who had arrived at the ex-governor’s residence with his convoy around 2:30 p.m., went to the former governor or left him behind.

April 17, 2024

Court threatens to adjourn Nnamdi Kanu’s trial indefinitely as IPOB leader’s lawyer begs to prepare

Justice Binta Nyako made the threat after Mr Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, told the court that the legal team was not ready for the trial.

Nnamdi Kanu in court
April 17, 2024

PDP NWC passes vote of confidence in Damagum

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has passed a vote of confidence in its acting national chairman, Umar Damagum.

PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Umar Damagum
April 15, 2024

28-year-old man found with marijuana sentenced to eight months in prison

Delivering her judgement after a review of the facts, the judge found the defendant guilty as charged and convicted him accordingly.

Court
April 15, 2024

Absence of AGF stalls arraignment of alleged killers of Imo traditional ruler

The trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, shifted the hearing in the matter until noon but there was still no representation by the AGF or his representative.

Court room
April 15, 2024

Insecurity: Wike donates motorcycles to police, SSS, NSCDC, others in Abuja

Mr Wike handed over the motorcycles to the six area councils of the FCT and security agencies in Abuja on Monday.

Motorcycles donated by Nyesom Wike (Credit: NAN)
April 13, 2024

Abuja residents worry over delay in implementation of new minimum wage

The residents who spoke in Abuja, specifically urged the committee handling the process to double their efforts to cushion the effects of government economic policies.

Abuja City Gate [Wikipedia]