The Supreme Court has ruled that the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results live via the IREV system did not impact the outcome of the presidential election, as the IREV is not a results collation system. The seven-member panel, led by...
The Supreme Court has rendered its verdict by dismissing the appeals lodged by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. This ruling solidifies the decision of the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal, which had previously upheld President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory as the winner of the...
The Supreme Court has affirmed the ruling of the Appeal Court, stating that a presidential candidate is not required to secure a minimum of 25 percent of votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to become the President of Nigeria. Led by Justice Inyang Okoro, the panel of judges reached this...
Fidelity Bank, a leading Nigerian commercial bank, has taken a significant step by blocking consumer fund transfers to neobanks, including Moniepoint, Kuda, OPay, and PalmPay, due to growing apprehensions surrounding their Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. This move follows increasing...
The Supreme Court has ruled against Atiku Abubakar's request to introduce new evidence in his appeal against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Inyang Okoro delivered the verdict during the hearing of appeals challenging Tinubu's victory at the Presidential Election Tribunal Court (PEPC).
Atiku had...
A horrific mass shooting unfolded in Lewiston, Maine, as a lone gunman opened fire, leaving at least 22 people dead and dozens wounded. The first attack occurred at a bowling alley where a children's event was taking place, followed by another shooting at a nearby bar and grill. A third shooting...
Heavy security presence surrounds the Supreme Court, the venue for the presidential election judgment. Only accredited individuals and journalists are being allowed entry. Prominent figures in attendance include Alhaji Umar Ganduje, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of...
Workers at Nigeria's 36 state and national assemblies have announced plans to shut down their respective workplaces until their demands for financial autonomy for the legislative arm are met. The workers, organized under the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), are calling on...
On Monday, Judge Robin Knowles of the Business and Property Court in London delivered a landmark victory to the Federal Government of Nigeria, nullifying a $9.6 billion arbitral award made in 2017 in favor of the Process & Industry Development (P&ID) Limited. Attorney General of the Federation...
In a significant legal development, the Business and Property Court in London ruled in favor of Nigeria, bringing an end to the $11 billion lawsuit filed by Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) Ltd against the federal government of Nigeria. The judgment was delivered by Judge Robin Knowles...
In an effort to uphold the integrity of physical planning regulations in Lagos, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, has sent a resounding message to property owners and developers. He strongly advises them to acquire proper planning licenses before...
The Lagos State Government has taken action against the Alaba International Market due to various infractions, particularly concerning waste disposal and sanitation. The Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure in a tweet, stating that it was a result of poor waste...
The exchange rate between the Nigerian naira and the United States dollar opened the trading week with a lot of chatter in the financial circles. As Nairametrics reported, the rate began at N1,200/$1 on peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms, setting the tone for an eventful week. However, as noon...
The White Witches and Wizards of Nigeria have made predictions concerning the upcoming off-season gubernatorial elections in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states. The group's spokesperson, Okhue Iboi, warned several prominent politicians about the election outcomes. In Imo, the White Witches predict a...
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has constituted a panel to review all appeals related to the 2023 Presidential Election. These appeals challenge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), and dispute the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and...
In Northern Nigeria, fuel prices have surged to an alarming N685 per liter, causing concern among citizens. Despite the government's approved price bands, some filling stations are selling petrol well above these rates. The price hike began in July when the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...
Top Nigerian political figures, including Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, and Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, arrived at the Supreme Court for a significant hearing. The National Security Adviser of Nigeria, Nuhu Ribadu, and the...
Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad's retirement from the Supreme Court has exacerbated the existing shortage of judges on the bench. Following the expiration of his retirement notice, he will leave the service on October 27, 2023, marking a significant loss for the court.
A valedictory court session...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 40-year-old Madrid-based businessman, Sherif Egbo, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for drug trafficking. He was apprehended while attempting to board an Air France flight to Paris, France, after they discovered he...
Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued an order to demolish the popular COVID-19 market located in Area 11, Abuja. The Director of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), Osi Braimah, confirmed this decision while addressing journalists during the demolition of...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.