Court Denies Alleged Terrorist Negotiator’s Transfer Request
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the plea of Mohammed Tukur Mamu, an alleged terrorist negotiator, to be transferred from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the Kuje Correctional Centre. In his ruling on Monday, Justice Ekwo cited concerns raised by the Federal Government about […]
Key Government Figures Endorses 300% Salary Raise for Judicial Officers
Key government figures, including the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, have voiced their support for a proposed 300% increase in the salaries and allowances of judicial officers. Attorney-General Fagbemi expressed […]
Top Court Bars Jacob Zuma from Parliament
South Africa’s highest court ruled on Monday that former president Jacob Zuma, who has faced numerous corruption charges, is ineligible to run for parliament in the upcoming general election. The ruling could incite unrest among Zuma’s supporters ahead of the May 29 polls, anticipated to be the most fiercely contested since the end of apartheid […]
Air Peace Resolves Safety Concerns with UK Aviation Authority
Local airline operator Air Peace announced on Monday that it has addressed and resolved the safety concerns raised by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA). The airline, which launched its Lagos-London direct flights on March 30, 2024, reassured passengers of its unwavering commitment to safety. In a detailed statement, Air Peace confirmed that the […]
Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Reinstatement, House Arrest Request
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the request by detained Biafra agitator leader, Nnamdi Kanu, for the reinstatement of his revoked bail and transfer from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody to either house arrest or prison custody. Justice Nyako ruled that Kanu had previously presented the same […]
Taiwan’s President Lai Stands Firm Against China’s Threats
Taiwan’s newly inaugurated president, William Lai, has called on China to cease its threats and acknowledge the island’s democratic existence. In his speech after being sworn in on Monday, President Lai urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue. He also affirmed that Taiwan would never yield to intimidation from China, which has long claimed the […]
Ayatollah Khamenei Declares 5-Day Mourning for President Raisi
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared five days of mourning following the death of the country’s President, Ebrahim Raisi. President Raisi died in a helicopter crash in a mountainous region of north-western Iran, alongside Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. State media confirmed the fatal crash occurred on Sunday. Ayatollah Khamenei expressed his condolences “to […]
DR Congo Military Foils Coup Attempt Near President’s Office
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s military successfully thwarted a coup attempt near President Felix Tshisekedi’s office in Kinshasa on Sunday. The coup, involving both “foreigners and Congolese assailants”, took place near the residence of Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe in the Gombe area, close to the Palais de la Nation. General Sylvain Ekenge, the army spokesperson, […]
Peter Obi Visits Victims of Mosque Explosion in Kano
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, visited victims of a bomb attack at a mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. On Sunday, Obi visited the injured at the Murtala Specialist Hospital in Kano. He condemned the attack, describing it as a senseless and horrific act […]
Senate to Hold Public Hearing on Judicial Pay Raise
The Nigerian Senate is set to conduct a public hearing today at 12 pm on a proposal to increase the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits for judges and other judicial officers across the nation. This decision is part of a broader effort to enhance the welfare of the judiciary, aiming to strengthen its independence and […]
