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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties linked to the former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, to the Federal Government.Justice Obiora Egwuatu made the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, moved an ex parte motion to the effect.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that though Justice Egwuatu delivered the ruling on April 24, the enrolled order was sighted on Wednesday, May 6.The affected assets are located across high-value areas in Abuja.They include four blocks of terraces at Dakibiyu; a duplex with penthouse and office complex at No. 3, Niger Street, MStreet; one standalone duplex at Villa 1, Unit 1, Palm Springs Estate, Mpape; and a block of flat...

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the transfer of 1,332 personnel from the Delta State Command following public outrage over the extrajudicial k!lling of a civilian. Force Headquarters spokesperson, Tony Placid, disclosed the development yesterday, May 6, stating that the large-scale redeployment was approved by the police high command. The directive by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) was reportedly triggered by the controversial k!lling of 28-year-old Oghenermine Mena, as well as allegations of unprofessional conduct against some officers in the command. Sources familiar with the development said the IGP was angered by what was described as the “excesses of deviant officers,” prompting a major shake-up across divisions and departments in the s...

A court in Hwange, Zimbabwe, has ordered a woman to refund US$2,500 in child maintenance payments after DNA results showed the man who had been supporting the child was not the biological father.The ruling followed a long running paternity dispute involving Clean Nyathi, who said he had questioned the child’s paternity since 2014 and repeatedly requested a DNA test.“This whole issue started in 2014 in Dete. I always knew deep down that the child was not mine. That is why I pushed for a DNA test,” Nyathi said. Nyathi claimed his former partner, Cynthia Dube, initially resisted requests for testing, which he said increased his suspicions.“She kept refusing when I asked for DNA. That alone raised suspicion,” he said. According to Nyathi, he eventually paid approximately US$450 him...

Suspected thugs have k!lled three people in Kano State, triggering outrage and heightening fears over a resurgence of politically motivated thuggery in the state.According to Daily Trust, the incident occurred shortly after the swearing-in of Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State at the Government House.Eyewitnesses said the attackers, wearing branded T-shirts and armed with dangerous weapons, descended and trapped their victims inside the Kano Medical Centre (KMC), a private health facility located along Race Course, a road a few meters away from the government houseThe victims were identified as Nura Ribadu, 38; Albashir Tukur, 23; and another resident of Dandago, all of whom were said to be peaceful community members.Viral videos circulating online s...

The national leadership of the Accord Party has announced that it will not present a governorship candidate in Abia State for the 2027 elections.The party also directed its members and executives in the state to support the re-election bid of Governor Alex Otti.The decision was disclosed on Wednesday during a visit by the party’s National Chairman, Christopher Imumolen, and National Secretary, Mukhtar Abdullah Djungo, to Otti’s residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area.Imumolen explained that the party’s endorsement was based on Otti’s performance in office, noting that opposition parties should not only criticise governments but also recognise effective leadership when it is evident.According to him, the governor’s achievements in Abia State convinced the ...

Fresh political tension is brewing within the Nigerian Senate following recent amendments to the chamber’s standing rules, a development believed to be shaping the contest for the leadership of the next National Assembly.At the centre of the unfolding power play are Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Senator Osita Izunaso, and former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole.The controversy followed Tuesday’s amendment of the Senate standing rules, which introduced stricter eligibility requirements for senators seeking presiding and principal offices.Under the revised rules, only lawmakers who have served continuously in the Senate for at least eight years can contest for the positions of Senate President and Deputy Senate President. The changes also...

Former Taraba State governor, Jolly Nyame, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).He cited alleged marginalisation and unfair treatment of his people.Nyame revealed his decision while addressing members of his support group following a Federal High Court verdict in Jalingo. This was contained in a video circulating on social media.The former governor said he consulted with supporters and stakeholders from Zing Local Government Area before deciding to leave the APC in search of another political platform through which he could continue to serve the people.He explained that he was joining forces with like-minded individuals committed to the development of the area, adding that years of loyalty and contributions to the APC had not translated into fair treatment ...