Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered that the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, proceed in his absence. The decision followed submissions by the prosecution counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, who described Kanu’s conduct in court earlier in the day as unruly and obstructive. At […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced an Islamic State West Africa Province commander, Hussaini Ismaila, to 20 years in prison for terrorism offences. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Tuesday after Ismaila, also known as Mai Tangaran, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on a four-count charge filed by the […]
The Kwara State Government has introduced heightened security measures across schools in several parts of the state as part of broader efforts to ensure the safety of schoolchildren. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe. According to the statement, the new […]
The German government on Wednesday approved a bill to allow courts to oblige perpetrators of domestic violence to wear electronic ankle monitors. “Our main concern is to better protect women in particular from domestic violence,” said Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig on the n-tv channel after the Cabinet’s decision. The bill, which requires parliamentary approval, would […]
The German government on Wednesday approved a bill to allow courts to oblige perpetrators of domestic violence to wear electronic ankle monitors. “Our main concern is to better protect women in particular from domestic violence,” said Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig on the n-tv channel after the Cabinet’s decision. The bill, which requires parliamentary approval, would […]
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has declared that the security situation in the state has significantly improved, insisting that “the worst is over” despite recent attacks in parts of the state. Zulum made the statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Shuaibu Waidi, where he […]
The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi state, Hussaini Aliyu, has dismissed a claim credited to U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore alleging that the abduction of the Maga school girls took place in a Christian enclave. Aliyu clarified that all the abducted school girls are Muslims, describing the comment as misleading and capable of […]
The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi state, Hussaini Aliyu, has dismissed a claim credited to U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore alleging that the abduction of the Maga school girls took place in a Christian enclave. Aliyu clarified that all the abducted school girls are Muslims, describing the comment as misleading and capable of […]
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday visited Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area, a day after military personnel took over security operations in the community in response to a violent attack. The Governor arrived in the town alongside security chiefs and senior government officials, proceeding straight to the affected area where he addressed church […]
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kazeem Yusuf, on Tuesday told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the sum of N4.6 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), meant for the supply of security equipment, was diverted to sponsor pilgrimage to Makkah, the 2015 […]
LAGOS EYE NEWS is a Lagos-based news platform dedicated to the future of journalism. We focus on innovation, balanced reporting, and utilizing reliable sources worldwide.