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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who emphasised that the granting of bail is at the court’s discretion. He stated that the bail conditions were set in line with the applicable legal guidelines. Justice Nwite did not give further details on the specific charges or the circumstances of the case that led to the bail application. As part of the bail conditions, Yahaya Bello was required to provide two…

The Law Firm of Afe Babalola has formally submitted a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), requesting the removal of human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, from the roll of Nigerian legal practitioners. The 90-page petition, dated December 6, 2024, was signed by Ola Faro, a partner at the firm. It accuses Farotimi of breaching several provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct for legal practitioners. The petition is in relation to Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System”, in which he allegedly made unfounded allegations of corruption against notable members of the Nigerian judiciary, including…

The Attorney-General of Lagos State and the Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has announced that the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill has been signed into law to prohibit illegal organ harvesting. Pedro made this disclosure on Thursday at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja, while briefing the press on the significance of the new law, alongside four other new laws recently enacted. According to Pedro, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed the new laws to demonstrate his commitment to the welfare, security, and prosperity of every Lagosian. The other four new laws include the Consumer Protection…

The family of the late Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, has accused members of the Owa-in-Council of engaging in extortion and actions that undermined the communal values upheld by the late monarch. These allegations were made in a statement titled, “Response to Various Publications Concerning the Just Concluded Celebration of Life Events for His Imperial Majesty, Late Oba (Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, CFR, LLD, the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland (Owa Aromolaran II),” released on Thursday, December 12, by Adebayo Adedeji on behalf of the Aromolaran family. The family claimed that following the monarch’s passing,…

The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, appeared in court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to an 18-count charge levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges, which relate to money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of public funds, involve a staggering sum of approximately N80.2 billion. Upon the reading of the charges, Bello emphatically denied all accusations, stating he was not guilty of any of the counts. During the proceedings, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, representing the EFCC, informed Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja that the prosecution wished…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has hailed African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML) as a key partner in the Nigerian government’s efforts to enhance local value addition within the mining sector. Alake made the remarks during the commissioning of Nigeria’s first ultra-modern mineral analysis laboratory in Sabon-Wuse, Niger State, on Thursday. The state-of-the-art laboratory, a major milestone for Nigeria’s mining industry, is expected to play a crucial role in the sector’s growth. According to Alake, the facility aligns with the core objectives of his seven-point agenda aimed at repositioning the mining sector. One of the key…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finalised the framework for a $75 million Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility, aimed at driving clean energy solutions across the region. Dr. Omar Touray, President of ECOWAS, made the announcement on Thursday during the 93rd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers in Abuja. He explained that the facility will provide grants, loans, and guarantees through competitive calls for proposals, focusing on advancing renewable energy initiatives throughout West Africa. “The Framework Document for the Establishment of an ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility has been finalised by the…

Nigeria’s Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), the country’s satellite operator, is seeking enhanced collaboration with France to advance its space technology capabilities, Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen announced on Thursday, December 12. In a statement posted on Facebook, Egerton-Idehen highlighted the recent visit of French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, as a pivotal step in fostering deeper bilateral cooperation in satellite technology. Though the visit was described as a formal courtesy, it was viewed as a significant symbol of the growing opportunities for collaboration between the two nations in the field of space exploration and technology. “Although this visit was primarily a…

The Chairman of the 11th Kwara Trade Fair Organising Committee, Mr Abu Salami, yesterday in Ilorin urged more focus on production and industrialisation via agriculture and livestock development. Salami told journalists that the sector had the potential to create jobs and wealth for youths and women while contributing to the state’s economic growth and prosperity. “We are thrilled to be marking a significant milestone in the history of our Trade Fair which began on Friday at the Kwara State Sports Stadium Complex and will end on Monday. “As we move forward, I urge us all to focus on production and…

Apple has started integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices in the latest update to the iOS, according to a statement by the iPhone maker on Wednesday, December 11. The move aims to enhance user experience and increase the sales of Apple’s latest iPhones during the peak holiday shopping season. The update introduces Artificial Intelligence-powered tools to Apple’s operating systems for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. The ChatGPT integration is available on the latest iPhone 16 models, as well as the Pro and Pro Max versions of the iPhone 15 series. It is also compatible with iPads equipped with A17 Pro or M1 chips…