The National Universities Commission (NUC) will today, Wednesday, issue provisional licenses to 11 newly approved private universities, raising the number of licensed private universities in Nigeria to 159. This development was announced in a notice sent to correspondents in Abuja, which read: “The NUC will issue provisional …
Court Directs EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice Inyang Ekwo, who also directed all parties, particularly the EFCC, to return to court on May 2, …
Court Reinstates Suspended Edo Local Government Chairman
An Edo State High Court sitting in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, on Wednesday declared the impeachment of the elected chairman, Taju Alade, as illegal and ordered his immediate reinstatement. Delivering the ruling, Justice B.A. Okoh held that the court has the jurisdiction to hear the matter—rejecting …
Taskforce Raids And Seals Unlicensed Factory In Anambra
Operatives of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade) have raided and sealed an illegal disinfectant manufacturing facility at 14 Chris Ugoezu Street, Odume Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Managing Director of the OCHA Brigade, Celestine Anere, revealed that the …
FG Witness Details Nnamdi Kanu’s 2015 Arrest With Woman In Lagos Hotel
The Federal Government on Tuesday began presenting its case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), disclosing new details about his 2015 arrest in a Lagos hotel. The first prosecution witness, identified only as “AAA,” a veteran of 18 years with the Department of State …
FG Declares May 1st A Public Holiday In Celebration Of Workers’ Day
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, as a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Workers’ Day. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene …
Diddy’s Lawyers Seek Gag Order To Halt Victims’ Attorneys’ Public Statements
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs have requested that a judge impose a gag order to prevent attorneys representing alleged victims from making public statements. In a letter filed on Tuesday, April 29, Combs’ legal team argued that despite their earlier request for a gag order, several attorneys representing victims …
Convicted Cardinal Becciu Withdraws From Conclave At Late Pope Francis’s Request”
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, convicted of embezzlement and fraud, has withdrawn from the conclave to elect a new pope after reportedly being shown a letter from the late Pope Francis requesting he not participate. Becciu, 76, formally stepped aside on Tuesday, April 29, despite previously asserting his right to vote. …
Carlo Ancelotti Turns Down Brazil National Team Job
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly turned down the opportunity to coach the Brazilian national team, despite months of speculation linking him to the role. According to Marca, Ancelotti traveled to London on Monday and was expected to finalize a deal with Brazil’s football federation. However, he …