A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, varied the bail conditions of Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT). Justice Okon Abang, who gave the ruling, admitted Maina to bail condition in the sum of N500 million with a surety in like sum who must be a serving senator. The judge… Continue reading Court Varies Maina’s Bail Conditions_Ada Nkong
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Immigration: Supreme Court by 5-4 Vote allows rule that could reshape law_Omokhodion Jeff
The Supreme Court Monday in a 5-4 vote cleared the way for the Trump administration to make it more difficult for immigrants who rely on public assistance to obtain legal status. The so-called public charge rule, unveiled in August, impacts people who receive most forms of Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers. It was immediately… Continue reading Immigration: Supreme Court by 5-4 Vote allows rule that could reshape law_Omokhodion Jeff
Sanders Sentenced to Death_Ada Nkong
FCT High Court on Monday sentenced Maryam Sanda, the woman who stabbed her husband to death, Bilyaminu, son of a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Haliru Bello, to death by hanging. Delivering judgment, Justice Yusuf Halilu, convicted her on circumstantial evidence. The killing was premeditated, the police said. The police accused… Continue reading Sanders Sentenced to Death_Ada Nkong
BREAKING: Court finally grants Shehu Sani N10m bail_Ehiabhi Femi
Justice Inyang Ekwo granted Senator Sani bail on Monday in Abuja during his arraignment on two counts of bribery and advance fee fraud. The charges were preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Senator Sani, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges while his counsel, A. Ibrahim, asked the court to… Continue reading BREAKING: Court finally grants Shehu Sani N10m bail_Ehiabhi Femi
INSECURITY: Despite The Reversals In Security, It’s Not As Bad As It Use To Be-Adesina Femi_Ehiabhi Femi
Despite widespread killings rocking Nigeria, the presidency has said the Muhammadu Buhari administration has handled the issue of security better than previous governments. Mr Buhari’s spokespersom, Femi Adesina, made this assertion while speaking on Channels Television Sunday Politics. He argued that compared to the previous administration “where bombs were going off 10 times a day”,… Continue reading INSECURITY: Despite The Reversals In Security, It’s Not As Bad As It Use To Be-Adesina Femi_Ehiabhi Femi
Torino Players Close to Tears After 7-0 Thrashing_Erik Ogar
Torino players were left fighting back tears after they were beaten 7-0 at home by Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday.They conceded seven goals in a home league game for the first time in their history, which prompted thousands of fans to leave the game early.Some of Torino's players, including Lorenzo De Silvestri and youth… Continue reading Torino Players Close to Tears After 7-0 Thrashing_Erik Ogar
SERAP To Court: Order Buhari, Osinbajo, 36 governors to publish their assets_Ehiabhi Femi
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court, Abuja to order President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, 36 state governors and their deputies to “make public details of their assets, specifically property and income, contained in their asset declaration forms submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB)… Continue reading SERAP To Court: Order Buhari, Osinbajo, 36 governors to publish their assets_Ehiabhi Femi
Cross RIver Rerun Elections Marked Flawed_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching Newsannexonline say the re-run elections in Yakurr/Abi Federal and Abi State constituencies of Cross River State today held across various wards and witnessed a large turn- out of voters who waited patiently to exercise their franchise. However, reports say Unknown gunmen allegedly abducted election officials with materials that were headed for the 8… Continue reading Cross RIver Rerun Elections Marked Flawed_Ada Nkong
Trump scrambles after accidentally sharing Social Security plan_Ehiabhi Femi
After years in which Donald Trump assured the public that he'd never cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, the president adopted a different posture this week. Asked by CNBC's Joe Kernen whether "entitlements" would ever end up on his plate, Trump replied, "At some point they will be.... And at the right time, we will take… Continue reading Trump scrambles after accidentally sharing Social Security plan_Ehiabhi Femi
