Professor Ogban, a lecturer at the University of Calabar and serving as a returning officer at the time, was found guilty of altering vote counts in Oruk Anam and Etim Ekpo local government areas to favour Akpabio.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release prominent businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu.
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission officers on Wednesday brought businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal High Court in Abuja on the order of the court. Achimugu, escorted by two female EFCC operatives, arrived around 11:35 am. She was declared wanted in March by the EFCC over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, had on Monday ordered her to appear before the EFCC on Tuesday. New Daily Prime reported on Tuesday, EFCC arrested Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. It was gathered that Achimugu was arrested…
In a major leadership restructuring, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed the managing directors of its three key refineries—Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. The move, led by the new management team appointed earlier this month, is part of a broader reform effort to revive Nigeria’s struggling oil and gas output. Alongside the refinery heads, several high-ranking executives within the NNPCL were also relieved of their duties. Among them is Bala Wunti, formerly of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), a subsidiary responsible for managing Nigeria’s petroleum investments. The managing directors of the Port Harcourt Refining Company,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State is setting its sights on a strong political comeback, with its leadership expressing confidence in reclaiming power in the 2027 elections. Since taking over six months ago, party chairman Chief Edward Masha has focused on rebuilding internal unity and strengthening grassroots connections to reinvigorate the party’s appeal. Under Masha’s leadership, the PDP has ramped up engagement with key stakeholders and communities across the state. This effort, he believes, is helping the party re-establish itself as a credible opposition force and a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite facing…
The Nigeria Police Force has officially resumed the issuance of tinted glass permits across the country, following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. This move comes after growing public concerns over frequent reports of motorists being harassed for driving vehicles with factory-fitted tinted windows. Recognising the widespread use of modern cars designed with tinted glass for comfort and privacy, the police have now reintroduced a more transparent and technology-driven permit system. The new platform allows Nigerians to apply for permits online via this website, with built-in identity verification features linked to their NIN and TIN, as well…
Two European giants still chasing their first UEFA Champions League crown, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, will face off tonight at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of their semifinal clash. Arsenal come into the tie with momentum after a commanding 5-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. Having produced some of their finest performances on home soil this season, the Gunners will be confident heading into their first Champions League semifinal appearance since the 2008/09 campaign. The North London side extended their unbeaten home record in UEFA competitions to 17 games with a 3-0 win in the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a request from the Federal Government for witnesses in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to give their evidence behind a protective screen. The request, made by government counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), was granted by Justice James Omotosho during proceedings on Tuesday. Kanu is currently facing a seven-count charge related to terrorism, filed by the Federal Government. In an ex-parte motion, Awomolo argued that the safety of the witnesses was at risk due to the sensitive nature of the case and asked that their…
Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu was taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) early Tuesday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, shortly after arriving from London. Sources confirmed that the arrest occurred around 5 a.m. In March, Achimugu had previously been declared wanted by the EFCC over allegations involving criminal conspiracy and money laundering. A day earlier, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, ordered that Achimugu appear before the EFCC on Tuesday and also mandated her presence in court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Her legal counsel, Chief Chikaosolu…
Peter Nwachukwu, the widower of renowned gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja’s Wuse Zone 2.
