In a significant ruling, the Abuja Federal High Court has barred the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on Nigerian broadcast stations. Presiding Judge James Omotosho stated that the NBC lacks the judicial powers to impose penalties, and he issued a perpetual injunction against the commission from imposing…

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola recently disclosed that his offer to purchase Nigerian conglomerate Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) for N250 billion had been rejected. Otedola made these revelations in a statement to TheCable, outlining his reasons for acquiring and subsequently selling shares in Transcorp. His statements also shed light on alleged…

Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has encouraged 300 Christian pilgrims from the state traveling to the Holy Land of Israel and Jordan to pray earnestly for the state and the incoming administration of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. The governor, who saw off the pilgrims at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport…

  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed his commitment to delivering good governance following the Supreme Court's judgement affirming his victory in the July 16 gubernatorial election. The apex court dismissed the appeal of Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, the immediate past governor of the state, who challenged Adeleke's victory.…

Chris Uche SAN, the counsel for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the ongoing presidential election petition proceedings, Uche raised concerns over several broken agreements during the 2023 general elections. Uche's remarks came as he sought permission from Justice Tsammani to include five junior…

Nigerian Senate President Ahmad Lawan addressed the perception of the National Assembly as a "rubber stamp" legislature. In his declaration during the induction of the first batch of new representatives on Tuesday in Abuja, acknowledging the criticism. Lawan emphasized the negative impact of ongoing disagreements with the executive on legislative…

The presidential election petition tribunal, which is currently deliberating on matters challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election, has adjourned its sitting to Wednesday, May 10. This announcement was made by Kenneth Okonkwo, one of the spokespersons for the Labour Party (LP), through a tweet on Monday.   Following…

Mrs. Jane Udewo Amaechi Nnamani, the wife of former Senate President Chief Ken Nnamani, has passed away. The news of her demise, which occurred on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the National Orthopedic Hospital in Enugu, has caused a brewing crisis within the family. It is reported that Chief Ken…

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja dismissed the petition filed by the Action Alliance (AA), challenging the victory of Bola Tinubu from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25 presidential election. The petition was withdrawn by the Action Alliance, but no reason was provided for their decision.…

The hearing of the petitions filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has been postponed. The tribunal, which was expected to commence the hearing on Monday, has rescheduled it for Tuesday. This development…