The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been ordered to appear for a hearing on Monday, February 10, 2025, before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. This was contained in a hearing notice obtained by our correspondent on Friday. The notice, dated January 22, 2025, was addressed to Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. Kanu had earlier requested that his case be transferred to the South-East if no judge at the Federal High Court in Abuja was willing to handle it apart from Justice Nyako. On September 24, 2024, during one of the court…
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In the colourful world of Nigerian entertainment, few phrases have rapidly gone viral and caught mainstream attention like “ganusi”, uttered by fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde, aka K1 de Ultimate, in the lead up to his late mum’s burial. While discussing with an unidentified man, K1 had used the phrase “Ganusi” in reference to some Islamic clerics (alfas). Many interpreted the remark as implying that certain alfas attend such ceremonies primarily for financial gain. This led to an avalanche of criticisms from different alfas and other Nigerians who felt that K1 denigrated the clerics with that statement. However, the singer doubled…
A Federal Capital Territory Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, in the sum of N1 million following his arraignment on allegations of false marriage, adultery, and other related offences. Turaki, who was arraigned on Thursday, pleaded not guilty when the First Information Report was read to him in court. The investigation was based on a petition dated August 9, 2024, and was prosecuted by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Abuja. According to the prosecutor, Turaki is accused of deceitfully inducing a belief in a lawful marriage, adultery…
The Ogun Police Command on Friday said they are on the trail of the truck driver who crushed three automobile technicians to death at Kemta, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. CSP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Abeokuta, the state capital. Ms Odutola explained that the driver had escaped the scene immediately after the incident. Several automobile technicians at the Ajebo Mechanic Village, Abeokuta, on Thursday protested the killing of their colleagues. The technicians, who are members of the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), blocked the Ajebo/OGTV road and vowed not to allow trucks to…
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has stated that a customer was responsible for the death of a Bolt driver in Benin City. Speaking on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Efosa Egbebor, clarified that NSCDC officials were only assisting the police with their investigation. “Our personnel did not kill anyone. The matter is currently being handled by the police, and we cannot act as judges in our own case,” Egbebor stated. He explained that the incident stemmed from a verbal dispute between the Bolt driver and a customer at a hotel, which later escalated…
A 38-year-old man, Festus Olubiyo, was on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over allegations of obtaining N7.9 million under false pretences. Olubiyo, who is facing charges of fraud and theft, pleaded not guilty to the accusations. According to the prosecutor, Olagoke Adegbenro, the alleged offences took place between June and December 2023 in the Ogunpa area of Ibadan. Adegbenro told the court that Olubiyo collected the money from one Temitope Adebayo under the guise of helping him pay school fees at a university in the United Kingdom. However, the defendant allegedly failed to fulfill his promise…
A 24-year-old man, Moses Kalejaiye, was on Friday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing N2.6 million. Kalejaiye, who is facing three charges related to conspiracy and theft, pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecutor, Ayodele Adeosun, the defendant and some accomplices—who are still at large—committed the crime on October 3 at No. 4 Agbeke Street, King George, Aradagun, Badagry. Adeosun alleged that Kalejaiye broke into the apartment of the complainant, Tokenji Semako, and stole the money. However, he was caught by neighbors, who then handed him over to the police. The prosecution stated that…
Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has petitioned the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union, calling for a visa ban on Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and his family. In a petition submitted through his law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, the activist accused Adejobi of systematically suppressing free speech and using his position in the Nigeria Police Force to target individuals critical of the government. Dated February 4, 2025, the petition highlighted instances where Adejobi allegedly criminalized dissent, including a tweet on March 29, 2023, where he reportedly stated that…
The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has mandated an autopsy on the late Inspector Yusuf Suleiman Blessing after his family raised concerns over the circumstances of his death. Inspector Yusuf was declared missing on January 27, 2025, after last being seen at his duty post wearing a blue vest and green track pants. A search operation was launched, and two days later, officers from the Marine Police discovered his body floating in a river. Following the discovery, the authorities notified his family and transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further examination.…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extended his heartfelt commiserations to the Animasaun Family of Ikare Akoko over the passing of Alhaji Shehudeen Olalekan Animasaun, one of the founding fathers of the State. Pa Animasaun, a member of the committee that fought for the creation of Ondo State from the old Western region, died at the age of 84 on February 3, 2025, on the 49th anniversary of the State. He was, until his death, one of the only three living members of the committee. With his demise, the only surviving members of the committee for…