A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday arraigned six men accused of trying to topple the Nigerian government. The men are facing 13 counts covering treason, terrorism, and money laundering. Those charged are retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Navy Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani. They all pleaded not guilty in court. Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi led the government’s lawyers. He asked the court to keep the accused in DSS custody and to fast-track the case. Defence counsel Mohammed Ndayako, SAN, told the judge they had filed a bail application for Gana and needed time to argue it. The lawyers also said they had struggled to see their clients since the arrest. In response, Fagbemi said, “I can assure you that your right to speak with your clients will not be denied.” Justice Abdulmalik approved an accelerated hearing. However, he sent the six men to prison ins...

P resident Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to infrastructural development, identifying it as the backbone of Nigeria's economic growth.  ‎During a meeting at the State House yesterday with stakeholders from Enugu State, led by the State Governor, Peter Mbah, President Tinubu specifically announced plans to construct a rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Enugu. ‎Addressing the delegation, President Tinubu highlighted the progress of his ongoing reforms, emphasizing that they are already yielding tangible outcomes.  ‎"On the matter you raised, the rail from Port Harcourt to Enugu, the power sector reforms, the infrastructure that is a backbone of economic development of our country I have noted. We will do more," the President stated. ‎The President praised Governor Mbah and his team for their dedication to the progress of Enugu State, describing them as transformative leaders. ‎"The work you are doing is extremely, extremely...

T he Lagos State Ministry of Housing has reminded people living in state owned estates that they must get permission before they change the outside of their buildings or install solar panels. Permanent Secretary Abdulhafis Toriola gave the reminder in a statement released on Wednesday, April 22nd,  through the ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Ganiu Lawal. Toriola said the rule is not new. It is written in the Letter of Allocation and Allottees Guide that every homeowner receives when they buy a flat. He explained that the approval is needed to protect shared parts of the buildings, like rooftops, walls, and water systems. It also helps stop dangers such as fire from badly installed solar panels. The ministry brought in clear guidelines after facing more problems with solar panel installations on government estates. “In recent times, the ministry had to repair leaking rooftops and deal with fire incidents caused by residents who installed solar panels the wrong way,” Toriola s...