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The Federal High Court has formally commenced the relocation of its Lagos Judicial Division from its long-standing premises at No. 24, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, to a newly completed court complex at No. 1B, Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi. The move, which began on July 31, 2026, is being executed in carefully planned phases to minimise disruption to ongoing judicial work. In a public notice issued by the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, Yahaya Shafa, the court confirmed that the relocation received approval following the successful completion of the modern facility. The notice was directed to the Nigerian Bar Association,…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday strongly criticised the House of Representatives for what it described as a flawed and constitutionally deficient handling of the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill, insisting that Nigeria’s grundnorm cannot be amended by convenience or procedural shortcuts. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party accused the lower chamber of undermining the Constitution through reported irregularities in the voting process and inadequate legislative scrutiny. While the ADC reiterated its support for the creation of state police as a necessary response to the country’s deepening insecurity, it maintained…

The Nigeria Police Force has formally invited popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and summoned Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh for questioning over allegations raised by the activist against the senior officer. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, the police confirmed that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (Force CID), Abuja, has invited AIG Jimoh to respond to the claims. The Force CID also issued a formal letter of invitation to Otse on 30 July 2026, directing…

A Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneur on Tuesday told the House of Representatives how he paid a total of N400 million to Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), after being offered a contract to renovate and furnish what was presented as the official residence of the agency’s chief executive. Mr. Gbenga Collins, Managing Director of Divine Dopacy Nigeria Limited, appeared before the House Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment and activities of the PFIPC. The panel is chaired by Hon. Yusuf Gagdi. Collins, a graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, whose…

The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee probing the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has resolved to interrogate its alleged Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, at a private venue and on a date that will not be made public. Committee Chairman Hon. Yusuf Gagdi disclosed this position on Tuesday during the panel’s ongoing public hearing. He explained that Adeyemi remains in police custody under a valid court order, making it impossible for the lawmakers to compel his appearance at the National Assembly without breaching the doctrine of separation of powers. “For the benefit of the general public,…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch, has constituted a 12-member committee to organise a formal inauguration ceremony for its newly elected Executive Committee for the 2026–2028 tenure. In a statement dated 3 August 2026 and signed by the Branch Chairman, Mr Yakubu Philemon, SAN, and Secretary, Vincent Adodo, Esq., the Branch announced that the committee would plan and execute a befitting ceremony to mark the peaceful leadership transition that followed the Branch elections held on 31 July 2026. According to the statement, the newly elected officers took the oath of office in a brief ceremony conducted by the Chairman…

The ancient town of Oboh in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State came alive on Saturday, 1 August 2026, as indigenes of Osuh Clan from home and the diaspora gathered in colourful celebration of the third edition of the revived Iri Ji, the traditional new yam festival. Organised by Osuh Unity Voice in partnership with the traditional rulers of the clan, the event drew sons and daughters from Osuama, Osuowere, Osuachara and beyond to give thanks for a successful farming season and to usher in the harvest period with thanksgiving and cultural pride. The ceremony opened with prayers…

New AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to uphold the enduring legacy of club icon Franco Baresi as he begins the delicate task of restoring the Rossoneri to the upper echelons of Italian and European football. The Portuguese tactician, who returned to the dugout after his January dismissal by Manchester United, spoke with quiet resolve in Perth on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s high-stakes friendly against bitter rivals Inter Milan. The match forms part of the “Calcio Italiano” festival, a week-long showcase of Italian clubs on Australian soil. Baresi, the legendary defender who captained Milan through their golden years…

A fresh legal battle has erupted within the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, casting a long shadow over the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections and exposing deep fissures in its internal democracy. Several aspirants widely regarded as loyal to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa have dragged the party, the Independent National Electoral Commission and some of the eventual candidates before the Federal High Court in Abuja. At the heart of the suits is the APC’s decision to conduct direct primaries for the National Assembly elections scheduled for May 16, 2026, and the subsequent transmission of names that,…

What began as a year of national service for 27-year-old Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke ended in tragedy and unanswered questions in the creeks of Nembe, Bayelsa State. The Civil Engineering graduate of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State, and former Students’ Union Government president for the 2022/2023 session, was serving under the National Youth Service Corps in Nembe Local Government Area. On the evening of July 24, 2026, colleagues lost contact with him. Repeated calls to his phone went unanswered. By the next day the matter had been reported to the Bayelsa State Police Command, triggering a search that involved security…