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Daniel Dantshoho Abutu, former chief judge of the federal high court, is dead. Sulaiman Hassan, chief registrar of the federal high court, announced Abutu’s death in a statement issued on Wednesday. Abutu served as chief judge of the court from September 2009 to March 2011. Hassan described the late former chief judge as a jurist who served the court and the nation with “distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice”. “The federal high court regrets to announce the passing of our former chief judge, Hon. Justice D. D. Abutu, who served the court and the nation with distinction, integrity, and unwavering…

Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers, says he will not descend to the level of a child by trading insults with Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, Amaechi stated that Wike was once his chief of staff and therefore ranks beneath him politically. “I was once his boss. Whether he likes it or not. I hired him. I could have said no,” Amaechi said. At his 60th birthday celebration last week, Amaechi had remarked that just like millions of Nigerians, he is “hungry”. Wike had dismissed Amaechi’s comments as a…

Umar Bago, governor of Niger, has cancelled all Eid-el-Kabir activities in the state to honour victims of the recent flood in Mokwa LGA. The flood, which occurred on the night of May 29, has killed over 200 people, affected 503 households and displaced 3,018 residents. Three bridges in the area were submerged and destroyed, posing a logistics nightmare for humanitarian workers. In a statement issued by Abubakar Usman, secretary to the Niger state government, Bago directed “low-key” Eid-el Kabir celebrations in emirates across the state. The Niger governor suspended hawan bariki, durbar and other sallah related activities. “Abubakar Usman emphasized that this…

The Lagos State Government has announced that anyone caught dumping refuse illegally or littering public spaces will pay a fine of ₦250,000 or spend up to three months in prison. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement on Tuesday at a media briefing, warning that “serial offenders will face even stiffer punishments.” The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources says Wahab’s message leaves no room for excuses, as he reads the riot act to residents who treat environmental laws as optional “We won’t drop the ball. “We would continue to ramp up…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Mayor Isaac Brown, the renowned On-Air Personality (OAP) and political analyst of Fresh FM Ibadan. He described him as an influential voice in journalism and media advocacy. In a message celebrating Mayor Isaac Brown’s special day, the Speaker praised his dedication to truth, professionalism, and public enlightenment, acknowledging his role in shaping discourse on governance and socio-political issues in Nigeria. “Happy Birthday, Mayor Isaac Brown! Wishing you more greatness, health, and continued success.” Hon. Ogundoyin commended his fearless approach to political…

In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s fiscal framework, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, led a delegation on a working visit to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, at the FIRS headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between the FIRS and state legislatures to improve Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and align tax reforms with state-level fiscal policies. Discussions emphasized the need for a unified approach to tax administration to drive economic…

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at those calling for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party. This is as he declared that no one has the authority or the courage to remove him from the party he has served for years. Speaking on Monday during a media parley in Abuja, Wike said, “I am still in the PDP. I worked hard for the party. “I have not seen anybody who will have the guts to tell me, ‘Wike, you are not a member of the party.’ Who is that? What is his contribution to the party…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says he is moved to tears whenever he reflects on the “betrayal” by Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike said Fubara gave himself as a “tool” for those who wanted to fight him but could not do so directly. The FCT minister said the suspended governor “betrayed” him by working with those who wanted his downfall, adding that he played a major role in Fubara’s emergence as governor Wike likened the situation to a son who connived with armed robbers to…

Amos Dangut, head of the national office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), says the exams conducted late at night in some parts of the country did not meet the council’s standards. Dangut spoke on Monday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee on basic education and examination bodies. Last Wednesday, there was widespread confusion across several examination centres as candidates sitting for the senior school certificate examination (SSCE) organised by WAEC faced hours-long delays before writing the English Language paper. At some centres, the test scheduled to begin at 9 am did not start until late…

The Oyo State Government has sealed off the building that collapsed under construction on Monday in the Dugbe area of Ibadan. The state Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, gave the directive when he visited the scene on Monday. Akin-Funmilayo stated that the action was taken to ensure the safety of lives and property. He added that sealing off would also allow the government to assess the situation and come up with an adequate report on the cause of the incident. The commissioner alleged that some of the building materials used for the construction of the…