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Ajayi Crowther hostel porter suspended, aiding probe on student beaten to death
Following the tragic death of a student of the Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State, the spokesperson for the school, Femi Atoyebi has disclosed that the hostel porter (name withheld) is assisting the police with investigations.
Court orders forfeiture of Emefiele’s $4.7m, N830m, properties
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered a temporary forfeiture to the Federal Government of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and several properties linked to a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
Governor Yusuf presents appointment letter to Emir Sanusi
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf on Friday presented Muhammadu Sanusi with a letter of appointment as the 16th Emir of Kano.
Sanusi in Kano for installation despite court order
The reappointed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi 11, has arrived Kano for a low-key reception, in preparation for his installation rituals as the 16th Emir of Kano, despite a Federal High Court order stopping the ceremony.
At least 20 Commanders of bandit groups killed in last one year – Badaru
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has said that the Armed Forces have successfully neutralised 20 commanders of bandit groups across the northern part of the country in the past year.
Ekiti State High Court sentenced two to death by hanging for stealing phones, power bank
Justice Blessing Ajileye of the Ado Ekiti Division of the Ekiti State High Court, on Thursday, sentenced one Benjamin Joseph and Stephen Orban to death by hanging for robbery.
High Court stops Sanusi’s reinstatement as Kano Emir
A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order stopping the Kano State Government from enforcing the Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Law.
Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo laid to rest
The remains of the late Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo, were committed to mother earth on Thursday at the Vaults and Gardens, after a funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Victoria Island.
Abuja residents descend on beer from fallen truck
There was panic on Thursday around the popular Berger roundabout in Abuja when a truck loaded with beer was involved in an accident.
Sanusi reinstated as Emir of Kano
Four years after Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed as the Emir of Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated him to the throne.