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The Madlanga Commission has postponed Cat Matlala's scheduled testimony until 1 September, following submissions by his legal team.
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda claims he lost $4 million in a fraudulent property transaction in Lagos, alleging the property was stolen. He disclosed the incident during an emotional Instagram Live session.
Rastafarians in Kenya plan to appeal a court decision rejecting their request for a religious exemption to use cannabis, which they argue is integral to their faith.
A kidnapped Oyo headmaster has been released, with Professor Moyo Okediji crediting President Bola Tinubu's administration for the successful rescue.
A federal court has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General Malami following an EFCC application, ruling the assets were acquired through unlawful means.
Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday amid tightened security. The proceedings have drawn significant public and media attention.
Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala's appearance before the Madlanga commission has been postponed after his legal team cited a scheduling conflict with a criminal trial in Johannesburg.
A man was beheaded on the University of Jos permanent site, with assailants reportedly taking his head. Authorities have not identified the victim or suspects.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku permission to travel to Dubai for medical surgery. The court set a return date before adjourning the hearing.
Abducted pupils from Oyo State have been rescued and returned home, with emotional reunions reported at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. The incident has triggered a public dispute between Governor Seyi Makinde and SGF George Akume over federal response protocols.
Adeniyi Adeyemi, claiming to be Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, was arrested in Osun State by DSS and police. A U.S. lobbying firm said the arrest came just before planned talks with former U.S. officials linked to Donald Trump.
A prosecution witness in the Taraba local government funds misappropriation case testified to receiving N1.8bn, with transfers directed by superiors. He linked some funds to the state governor's residence during Governor Ishaku's tenure.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment in appeals filed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties challenging their deregistration by INEC.
Adeniyi Adeyemi, self-styled Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested following a court warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of the alleged non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, for failing to appear in court.