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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the June 20, 2024 order by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano on the Emir of Kano tussle. This order nullified the steps taken by the Kano State Government under the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024, including the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The appellate court ruled that Justice Liman’s order was made without jurisdiction. This decision sparked celebrations in the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Previously, Justice Liman had voided the steps taken by the…

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has called for effective monitoring and utilisation of the $52.88 million recovered from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Deziani Alison-Madueke. Alison-Madueke is fighting on several fronts, including battles with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in connection with alleged abuse of office during her time as minister. On Friday, it was announced that the Federal Government has received $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to a former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from the United States of America. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, disclosed this…

A former Senator representing Rivers East constituency, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has emerged as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Delegates from Rivers State unanimously nominated Azuta-Mbata for the position in the election on 10 January 2025 at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu. Senator Mbata’s emergence follows the zoning of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo highest office to Rivers State after the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who represented Imo State. Azuta-Mbata, the first Ikwerre native to serve as Rivers East Senator under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) during Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, assumes leadership at a pivotal moment for the apex…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, arraigned Stella Nwadigbo, the 46-year-old teacher, who was caught in a viral video assaulting a pupil. Nwadigbo, who resides at Isawo in Ikorodu, is facing a charge of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem told the court that the offences were committed on January 7 at Christ Mitot School, Ikorodu, Lagos. Akeem said that the woman was caught on camera giving a three-year-old boy slaps and blows while teaching him how to write the numerals. The offenses, the prosecutor said,…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday, remanded a 38-year-old man, Olasunkanmi Francis, in the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a minor. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is being tried for alleged rape. The prosecutor, Insp Elijah Adejare, told the court that the defendant committed the offense on December 23, 2024, at Efon Alaaye-Ekiti. He alleged that the defendant defiled a 13-year-old girl. Adejare told the court that the defendant allegedly lured the minor into an uncompleted building and defiled her while she was on an errand. According to him, the offense contravenes Section…

By Deborah Nnamdi No fewer than nine illegal refining sites have been dismantled by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, FOB, Igbokoda, in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The illegal refining sites were discovered within the axis of the Obenla community by the men of the FOB after days of surveillance in the area.About 20,000 liters of crude oil and 15,000 liters of illegally refined diesel were destroyed during the operation.The Commander of the Base, Navy Captain Aliyu Usman, stated that the operation was carried out on January 6, 2025, following credible intelligence. According to the commander, who…

Director-General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday said the agency is extremely under-staffed. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a news conference organized in Lagos to outline the agency’s focus for 2025. According to her, “The number of staff that an agency has or should have depends on the population of the country because it is easier to regulate a country with one million than a country with 300 million people. “I’m just giving an example based on our population; we are supposed…

The Edo State Government has accused embattled 18 local government council chairmen in the state of squandering over N83 billion in 12 months. The Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, revealed that the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, released over N8 billion as monthly allocations to the 18 Local Government Councils in the State in December alone. The revelations were contained in a statement by Mr Monday Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Thursday. He said, “Between January and September 2024, the 18 Local Government Councils, according to the office of the State Accountant-General, got over…

Photo: a firefighter in action in Los Angeles Five people have been confirmed dead, and over 130,000 others have been displaced as wildfires continue to devastate the California, Palisades, and Eaton areas of Los Angeles, USA.These fires, which have been burning for several days, have caused significant destruction, with no immediate end in sight.According to reports gathered by Niger Delta News, the wildfires remain uncontrolled, with both the Palisades and Eaton fires continuing to rage.Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the flames, but their efforts are being thwarted by the powerful Santa Ana winds, which have been whipping through the…

Malaysia has introduced new regulations to streamline the process of adjusting Employment Pass (EP) categories for foreign workers. These changes, effective immediately, are designed to enhance transparency, improve compliance, and simplify the process for both employers and employees. The new guidelines, implemented by the Malaysian Immigration Department, aim to clarify the procedures surrounding Employment Pass applications, ensuring that foreign workers and employers are aligned with updated rules and requirements. Employment Pass Overview The Employment Pass (EP) is a work permit that allows foreign nationals to work in Malaysia. Typically valid for up to 60 months, depending on the contract, the…