A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case against former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, until April 3 and April 24. Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation of hearing after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, was called to testify. The prosecution counsel,…
The Chinmaya Foundation, an international organisation promoting peace and harmony, has honoured Rtn. Victor Ojelabi, CEO of Freelart Limited and publisher of Freelanews, with the Personality of the Year Award 2024. The award, part of the Honorary Awards for Excellent Personalities of the World, was announced during the foundation’s 15th anniversary celebration in India. At…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the construction of a Government Girls’ Secondary School in Dirin Daji, Sakaba Local Government Area, fulfilling a request from the chiefdom. Speaking during a thank-you visit to the palace of Dirin Daji Chiefdom, Governor Idris assured residents of his commitment to education and community development. “I have…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused former presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of the Labour Party and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai of grass incompetence. APC said Atiku, Obi, and El-Rufai have shown grass incompetence and failure to manage their own affairs. In a statement by…
A member of the Governance Advisory Council of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos, Chief Muraina Taiwo, has faulted the process leading to the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the state House of Assembly. Obasa was on January 13, 2025, removed by a majority of lawmakers over alleged misconduct, abuse of office, and…
Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on comments he made on social media, referring to Egbetokun as an “illegal IG.” The activist is reportedly facing three charges related to Cybercrime under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, ETC) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024….
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has clarified his position on forming political alliances, stating that he will only participate in a coalition that prioritizes the welfare and progress of Nigeria and its citizens. Obi made the clarification on his verified X handle following what he described as a…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has exposed the pivotal role played by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, in the emergence of Bala Mohammed as Bauchi State governor in 2023. He spoke, yesterday, against the backdrop of public spat between Wike and Mohammed over the crisis within…
The Police headquarters in Abuja has initiated legal action against activist Omoyele Sowore for comments in social media attributable to him, aimed at “causing breakdown of law and order”. One of such comment posted on social media is that, ” The illegal IG of Nigeria Police Force, Kayode Egbetokun, will make the next #ENDSARS inevitable!…
Troops of 1 Brigade of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have intercepted a cache of arms in the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A statement by spokesman of Fasan Yamma, Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar, said: “The operation, conducted on…
