Written by Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has struck out fraud charges filed by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) against businessman Afolabi Olayinka and his company, Bowofab Global Services Limited, after both parties reached an amicable settlement. The defendants had been standing trial on allegations of conspiracy, intent to defraud, and obtaining […]
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has issued an interim injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police from harassing, arresting, or labeling human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore as a “wanted person.” Justice Musa Kakaki delivered the ruling on Wednesday, suspending the controversial declaration made […]
US Senator Ted Cruz has commended former US President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), describing the move as “tremendous news” and a major step toward protecting persecuted Christians in the West African nation. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, November 4, 2025, the Republican […]
A German court on Wednesday ordered a life jail sentence to a palliative care nurse for the murder of 10 patients and attempted murder of 27 others with lethal injections. The court in the western city of Aachen found the 44-year-old man guilty of the offences committed between December 2023 and May 2024 in a […]
Nestoil Limited has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking restraining orders against eight Nigerian banks and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to stop receivership proceedings triggered by a Notice of Default. The banks involved include Access Bank, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, and Afreximbank. Justice Mohammed Umar presided over the hearing on Wednesday, where […]
*Rebukes Trump’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Urges Nigeria to Focus on Domestic Security Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) delivered a scathing critique of U.S. President Donald Trump on Channels Television’s Politics Today, branding his claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria as fabrications driven by anti-African prejudice and geopolitical opportunism. Speaking live from Abuja, […]
The Senate on Wednesday suspended the confirmation of Kingsley Udeh (SAN) as minister following the absence of a mandatory security clearance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who presided over the plenary, announced that the confirmation could not hold until the chamber received the required security report on the nominee. “The confirmation of the minister-nominee would have […]
At the time of their marriage, all relevant laws categorised Regina Daniel as an adult, including the Constitution of Nigeria, Child’s Right Act of 2003, Land Use Act of 1978, Electoral Act of 2022, the Labour Act of 2004. Even International Law/Treaties such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) … Continue reading “Senator Ned Nwoko – Lawmaker proves Mettle at Senate Bills While Young Wife Bills Deftly .”
Brazil on Thursday launched a new investment fund that could reward tropical countries that protect their rainforests, attracting several billion dollars in much-needed pledges from Norway, Indonesia and France. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an “unprecedented initiative” at its launch in Belem where Brazil is … Continue reading “Brazil Launches Fund To Reward Nations That Protect Forests”
The newly elected mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, is married to Rama Duwaji, a woman of Syrian descent. For many in Syria, that practically makes him family. That he’s also a Muslim and a supporter of the Palestinian cause doesn’t hurt either, and his election victory has inspired warm feelings and an … Continue reading “‘Our Brother-In-Law’: Arab World Embraces New York’s New Mayor Mamdani”