By Ayomide Otitoju Peter Obi’s recent visit to Dr. Dele Farotimi at the Ekiti prison, along with his meeting with legal giant Aare Afe Babalola, has drawn attention to his unwavering commitment to his friends and supporters. Obi’s gesture speaks volumes about his loyalty, offering a clear demonstration of the kind of friend he is—one…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to sanction airlines that fail to promptly refund passengers for unused tickets, as mandated by its 2023 regulations. Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, emphasized that ticket refund compliance is a critical component of the agency’s consumer protection…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, at Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his bail application. Justice Maryann Anenih issued the ruling on Tuesday, adjourning the N110 billion money laundering case brought against Bello…
South Korean authorities imposed travel bans on additional top officials on Tuesday, deepening the fallout from President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law, according to Yonhap News Agency. The bans, which now include Korean National Police Agency Commissioner General Cho Ji-ho and two other senior police officials, come a day after Yoon…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted bail to human rights activist and legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi, following his arraignment on charges of criminal defamation. Justice Ayo Emmanuel granted Farotimi bail on Monday with conditions, including a ₦50 million bond and a surety of equal value. The surety…
A rare Roman coin bearing the portrait of Brutus, one of Julius Caesar’s assassins, has sold for €1.98 million at an auction in Geneva, according to Numismatica Genevensis, the event’s organizer. The coin, minted between 43 and 42 BC, was acquired by a European collector after intense bidding involving eight online participants. The final price…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, has sentenced Aisha Wakil, widely known as “Mama Boko Haram,” alongside two others to five years imprisonment each for conspiracy, cheating, and providing false information. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, followed the re-arraignment of Wakil, the Chief Executive Officer of Complete Care…
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has officially ended its 31-year business partnership with Nigeria, completing the sale of its oil assets on December 6, 2024. The company announced the divestment as part of its broader strategy to streamline its international portfolio and focus on competitive projects. “With this exit, we realize value and execute our strategy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has declined a bail application filed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, citing that the application was submitted prematurely. In her ruling, Justice Anenih stated that the bail application, filed on November 22, 2024, was “incompetent” as it was made when…
