Ayodele Bamidele Eight years after retirement from active service, 733 ex workers of Ondo state government have cause to smile as N2.4 billion has been released to offset their gratuities. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday flagged off the disbursement of the amount as gratuities to pensioners, who retired from the state public service in 2018 […]
Alleged NNPCL fraud: Court orders final forfeiture of properties, N3. 4bn to FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, made an order of final forfeiture of three properties and the sum of N3. 4 billion linked to allegations of fraud perpetrated at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling on a motion on notice for final forfeiture of the assets […]
Again, trial of 9 in alleged Yelwata massacre stalls over absence of interpreter
The trial of nine suspected terrorists linked with the June 2025 Yelwata killings was, on Tuesday, stalled following the inability of the prosecution to provide an interpreter to orally translate English to Hausa for the defendants’ understanding. The defendants are being prosecuted on alleged terrorism offences before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court […]
Court orders final forfeiture of UK house linked to ex-FCT minister to FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, made an order for final forfeiture of a United Kingdom (UK) property linked to the late Jeremiah Useni, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to the Federal Government. Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, held that the motion on notice for the final forfeiture of […]
Hegseth calls on US allies to ‘step up’ over Strait of Hormuz
The defence secretary’s comments came after US President Donald Trump told other nations to “go get your own oil”.
El-Rufai drops case against Abuja magistrate in N1bn rights suit
Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, on Tuesday, withdrew his fundamental rights enforcement suit against a chief magistrate at the FCT Magistrate’s Court, named as 2nd defendant, in the N1 billion case. Ugochukwu Nnakwu, who appeared for the ex-governor, informed Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, shortly after the case […]
Open Channels FM: Latest Jetpack Social Updates and the Return of X Integration for WordPress Users
In this episode, Derek Hanson chats with Devin Walker about Jetpack Social updates, including interface redesign, Twitter integration, AI features, and upcoming WordPress 7.0 enhancements for WordPress users.
PDP faction composes 21- man NWC
The opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike on Sunday composed a 21- man National Working Committee (NWC) to steer the ship of the party for the next four years. At the party’s National Convention held at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National […]
Court voids move to change United Methodist Church’s name at CAC
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, affirmed the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) as the validly registered name at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, directed the CAC to immediately reverse the church’s name from Global Methodist Church in Nigeria (GMCN) to UMCN. Justice Egwuatu also ordered […]
WPBeginner Spotlight 22: Big Milestones, Better Backups, and WordPress Community Tools
Welcome to Issue 22 of WPBeginner Spotlight! March was full of exciting developments in the WordPress industry. In this issue, we are celebrating a massive decade-long milestone for one of our favorite WordPress form builders and exploring exciting new AI tools designed to put your WooCommerce promotions and course creation on autopilot. We’re also looking […]