During the proceedings, prosecutors outlined a number of allegations said to arise from the seized materials, emphasising that these matters form part of the prosecution’s case and remain subject to judicial determination. At the resumed hearing of the UK corruption trial involving former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, prosecutors on Thursday presented a substantial body of documentary and digital evidence before Southwark Crown Court. The prosecution told the court that the materials included transcripts of audio recordings, WhatsApp communications, emails, and other correspondence allegedly recovered during searches conducted by the National Crime Agency and the Metropolitan Police at properties linked to Alison-Madueke. Prosecutors outlined a number of allegations arising from the seized materials, stressing that these claims are part of the case but remain subject to judicial determination. Among the matters raised in open court were claims attributed to oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde, suggesting that individuals associated with businessman Kola Aluko benefited from their connections to him. Ayinde is known to be an ally of President Bola Tinubu. The court also heard references to an alleged acrimonious dispute between Ayinde and businessman Femi… UK Court Hears Claims Naming Tinubu, Osinbajo, Aluko, Kachikwu in Alison-Madueke Corruption Case ✅

At least four people have died in Munya Local Government Area, Niger State, following a suspected outbreak of a mysterious disease believed to be Buruli ulcer. The situation has prompted an oversight visit by the Niger State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Nutrition, and Primary Healthcare. The Niger State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Nutrition, and Primary Healthcare, chaired by Hon. PK Nas, the lawmaker representing Paiko Local Government Area, visited affected communities in Munya Local Government Area to assess the extent of a suspected Buruli ulcer outbreak. The disease has so far affected 16 individuals across different age groups, with reports indicating that most victims are adolescents and adults. Preliminary findings linked the four recorded deaths to complications from severe skin ulcers and delayed access to proper medical care. Health workers in the area, according to Crusaders Radio in Minna, noted that patients presented with large, destructive ulcers mostly on the limbs a symptom pattern consistent with Buruli ulcer, a neglected tropical disease. Buruli ulcer is caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, a bacterium that releases toxins capable of destroying skin and soft tissue.… Disease Outbreak: Niger Assembly Begins Investigation After Four Fatalities

Form 48 was obtained on behalf of Wike by Dr. Ogwu James Onoja, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), of Bar and Bench Chambers, Abuja, warning the workers to comply with court orders or face imprisonment as provided by law. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approached the National Industrial Court seeking the committal of striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to prison over alleged disobedience of court orders. The workers resumed their industrial action despite a court order issued on January 27, restraining them from embarking on any strike pending the determination of a suit filed against them by the FCT Minister. In response to what he described as a flagrant disregard for the court’s directive, Wike obtained Form 48 a legal notice outlining the consequences of disobeying a court order to be served on the striking workers. The Form 48 was procured on Wike’s behalf by Dr. Ogwu James Onoja, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), of Bar and Bench Chambers, Abuja, warning the workers to comply with the court order or face imprisonment as provided by… Wike Pushes for Arrest of Striking FCTA Workers, Citing Contempt of Court