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Daniel Daga Returns to Form After Legal Exoneration
After being acquitted of sexual assault charges in Norway, Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has returned to the pitch for Molde FK, scoring twice in his first three games back.
Femi Falana confirms EFCC authority to freeze state accounts under 72-hour court order rule
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana clarifies that the EFCC maintains the legal right to restrict state government accounts, provided they secure judicial backing within 72 hours.
Femi Falana States EFCC Possesses Legal Authority to Freeze State Accounts
Legal expert Femi Falana defends the EFCC's authority to freeze state government accounts, citing key appellate and Supreme Court precedents that validate the commission's investigative powers.
US Appellate Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction
A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop construction on a controversial $400 million ballroom at the White House, clearing a path for a Supreme Court legal challenge.
IPOB Denies Link to Former DSS Officer Amid Concerns Over Prison Remand
IPOB has disowned a former DSS operative charged with supporting the group, raising concerns that his remand in Kuje prison may be a tactical intelligence maneuver.
Sean Combs’ Prison Release Date Pushed Back
Federal authorities have moved Sean Combs' release date to February 20, 2028, following a notable career and a high-profile criminal conviction.
Martins Vincent Otse to Attend Police Inquiry in Abuja Following Case Relocation
Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VDM, has agreed to meet with the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja following the transfer of his case to the Force Criminal Investigation Department, with his lawyers calling for transparency and independent observation.
Stephen Bear Sentenced to Prison for Harassing Georgia Harrison
Reality TV personality Stephen Bear has been imprisoned for 16 months for violating a restraining order regarding his former partner, Georgia Harrison.
Katsina Hisbah Mandates Court Orders for Searches of Private Premises
Katsina State Hisbah Board now requires personnel to obtain court orders before raiding homes or hotels, aiming to ensure constitutional compliance.
Adeniyi Adeyemi Claims Unlawful Detention and Calls for Public Inquiry by House of Reps
Adeniyi Adeyemi, head of the PFIPC, claims the police are illegally holding him beyond a valid court order and has petitioned the House of Representatives to hold his testimony in an open forum.