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Court Orders Former Minister to Disclose Details of N729bn Poverty Alleviation Funds

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadia Umar-Farouk, to provide a detailed account of the N729bn disbursed to 24.3 million poor Nigerians. The court ordered the former minister to disclose the list of beneficiaries, including their bank details, who received the N5,000 monthly payments for six months. […]

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LASTMA Officers Clamps Down on Traffic Offenders, Impounds 9,370 Vehicles

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 9,370 vehicles in the past six months for various traffic violations. According to the General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Ok, the agency has been working tirelessly to improve traffic management in the state. From January to June 2024, LASTMA impounded 3,034 private vehicles, including 1,849 cars, 549 buses,

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New High Court Judges to be Sworn in by Chief Justice of Nigeria

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will swear in 12 new judges into the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The ceremony will take place at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court by 10am. Among the new Judges is Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria, the CJN’s daughter-in-law. The

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Former Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, Exonerated After 12-Year EFCC Ordeal

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Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has expressed his immense relief and gratitude after the Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed the money laundering charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ikuforiji described his 12-and-a-half-year trial as unjust persecution, stemming from a baseless allegation. He

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Federal Executive Council Approves $1.442bn for NDLEA to Boost Anti-Narcotics Operations

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.442 billion to procure arms, ammunition, and equipment for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This move aims to enhance the agency’s anti-narcotics operations across the country. According to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the council

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Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Loses $1.4m to Federal Government

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court’s decision follows an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forfeit the funds to the Federal Government. The EFCC had earlier secured an interim

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Actress Laide Bakare Accuses Police of Brutality and Extortion

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Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has taken to social media to condemn the Nigeria police for their alleged brutality and extortion. In a viral Instagram post on Sunday, Bakare recounted a harrowing experience she had along the Ikorodu Expressway on Saturday. The actress claimed that the police targeted her and other vulnerable individuals, exploiting them for

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Retired Police Officers Express Concern Over Police Recruitment Dispute

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A dispute between the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission (PSC) over recruitment processes has sparked concern among retired senior police officers. The police recently rejected a list of recruits released by the PSC, alleging that many of the names were not even applicants. However, the PSC claims that a board constituted to

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EFCC Arrests 127 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ondo Raid

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) scored a major victory against cybercrime. Operatives from the Ibadan Zonal Directorate arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters during a raid in Akure, Ondo State. The early morning sting operation targeted a “Yahoo Party” held simultaneously at Signature and Abah Clubs on Saturday. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the

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Multichoice Nigeria Ordered to Pay N150m for Disobeying Tribunal’s Orders.

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The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has imposed a N150m fine on Multichoice Nigeria, owners of DStv/GoTv, for defying its orders to halt a price increase pending the outcome of a lawsuit. The tribunal also directed the company to offer its Nigerian customers a free month of subscription to its DStv and GOtv packages. This

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