Abia Govt Orders Immediate Use of Old Naira Notes, Threatens Sanction
State Government has ordered the immediate use of the old N500 and N1000 notes as legal tender following the ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on March 3rd. The Supreme Court ruled in a suit filed by the State…
Two suspects in police net for defiling hearing impaired teenager
Two suspected rapists are in the police net in Nasarawa State for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge on a 15-year-old girl. The suspects were said to have taken advantage of the victim who is deaf to commit their illicit act….
Man arrested as teenager kills 3-year-old girl with loaded gun
The Ogun State Police Command, on Friday, took a 45-year-old man, Semiu Adegesin, into custody. A statement by the Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi said the suspect’s negligence led to the death of a 3-year-old girl, Esther Samuel. He…
ADC denies collapsing structures to LP
The South-East leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has reacted to the widespread speculations that it has collapsed its structure to the Labour Party. The party described it as unfair and unkind to the support it massively gave to…
Children, wives of politicians grab National Assembly seats
In Nigeria, transfer of political power from parents to children is not new. Spouses ascending to political power through marital connection is also becoming a trend. Two weeks ago, Nigerians elected members of the National Assembly across the 109 senatorial…
Major 10 News Update you need to know this Saturday Morning
Good morning readers Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Indications have emerged that some state governments are planning to initiate contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and Governor of…
Court Restrains Police From Arresting APGA’s Odoh, Orders Thorough Investigation Into Murder Of Ebonyi Monarch
The Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, Justice Elvis Ngene on Friday ordered the Nigeria Police Force, especially the state Commissioner of Police, Faleye Olaleye to carry out a thorough and independent investigation on the murder of a traditional Ruler, HRH,…
Seplat CEO Steps Aside After Court Order Over Alleged Racism
The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Roger Brown has stepped down following the order of a Federal High Court in Lagos. Report indicates that Brown is to stop parading himself as the CEO, pending the determination of a…