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Hamzat files for Lagos governorship race

Hamzat files for Lagos governorship race

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 governorship election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja.

Speaking after the submission, Hamzat reaffirmed his commitment to service, responsible leadership and the continued progress of Lagos State, saying his decision to step forward was driven by a deep sense of duty to the people and a determination to build on the developmental gains already recorded across the state.

Court convicts Saleh Mamman over N33.8bn fraud

Court convicts Saleh Mamman over N33.8bn fraud

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts of money laundering amounting to N33.8 billion.

The former minister, who was absent from court, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503,73 (Thirty-Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-Three Kobo).

EFCC arraigns firm over illegal Multichoice rebroadcast

EFCC arraigns firm over illegal Multichoice rebroadcast

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, arraigned Metro Digital Limited before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on an amended four-count charge bordering on cybercrime and the alleged unlawful interception and rebroadcast of Multichoice Nigeria Limited content.

Prosecution counsel, Steve E. Odiase, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for arraignment.

Gombe court jails magistrate over N1m bribery case

Gombe court jails magistrate over N1m bribery case

Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court has convicted and sentenced Magistrate Muhammad Suleiman Kumo to two years and six months’ imprisonment for bribery.

Kumo was initially arraigned on 3 December 2025 by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on three counts of bribery.

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N20m cattle scam

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N20m cattle scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 5 May 2026 arraigned Dr Andefiki Markus before Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court sitting in Gombe, Gombe State, over an alleged N20 million cattle investment fraud.

Markus was arraigned by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on two counts bordering on obtaining by false pretence.

Power outage halts Shell divestment hearing

Power outage halts Shell divestment hearing

A power outage at the Yenagoa Division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday stalled proceedings in a suit challenging Shell’s divestment from its onshore assets and seeking redress over decades of environmental pollution in Bayelsa State.

When the matter came up for hearing, the presiding judge, Justice Ayo Emmanuel, informed parties present that proceedings could not continue because the courtroom was too hot.

Senate pressures FG over South Africa, Ghana

Senate pressures FG over South Africa, Ghana

The Senate has raised serious concerns over what it described as the “intensifying and intolerable persecution” of Nigerians in South Africa and Ghana, warning that continued attacks could strain diplomatic relations and threaten African unity.

This followed a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, who presented a disturbing account of widespread violence, harassment and systematic targeting of Nigerians residing in both countries.

Oshiomhole demands MTN, DStv licence revocation over xenophobic attacks

Oshiomhole demands MTN, DStv licence revocation over xenophobic attacks

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has called on the Federal Government to revoke the operating licences of South African-owned companies in Nigeria, including MTN and DStv, following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

Oshiomhole made the call on Tuesday during plenary as lawmakers in the National Assembly debated the safety of Nigerians abroad and the country’s response to the recurring attacks.

Lagos introduces street parking charges

Lagos introduces street parking charges

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has announced plans to introduce its On-Street Parking Scheme in selected local government areas, including Ikeja, before the end of 2026.

The disclosure was made on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by LASPA’s General Manager, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, to the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, according to a statement issued by the agency’s Head of Public Affairs, Dunkwu Divine.