Judiciary
Court dismisses suit stopping Mohammed Adamu from parading himself as I-G
Federal High Court, Abuja, dismisses suit seeking an order restraining Mr Mohammed Adamu from parading himself as Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Author: Afonne Emmanuel
Sports
Gov. Bello dissolves managements of Kogi United FC, Confluence Queens
Kogi State government sacks managements of Kogi United football Club and that of Confluence Queens respectively.
Economy/Business
Inflation rises to 16.47% in January – NBS
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s inflation rises to 16.47 per cent (year-on-year) in January.
Foreign
Zuma insists on not appearing at Zondo Commission
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma refuses to appear at Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture (Zondo Commission) to testify as required by law, says he is awaiting Constitutional Court to sentence him for his refusal to follow law.
Judiciary
Man loses marriage for deceiving wife
A Central Area Court, sitting in Kasuwan Nama, in Jos, dissolves union between Maryam Usman and Rabiu over the latter’s alleged deceit.
Economy/Business
Uganda’s economic recovery slows as COVID-19 cases surge
Uganda’s economic recovery slows down due to surge in COVID-19 cases in the East African country, its central bank says.
General News
Serena comes through Halep test to reach semi-finals
Serena Williams beats Simona Halep 6-3 6-3 in high quality quarter-final to reach Australian Open last four at Melbourne Park for ninth time.
Health
Adamawa Govt recruits over 1,000 health workers
Adamawa Government recruits no fewer than 1,000 health workers to improve primary healthcare services in the state.
General News
NMC organises training on renewable energy for sustainable power supply
National Mathematical Centre (NMC) begins three-day training on Renewable Energy Physics for postgraduate students and others to address challenges of sustainable power supply in the country.
Politics
Shasha market mayhem: Oyo APC sues for calm, peaceful coexistence
All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State chapter, appeals to residents of Shasha community in Ibadan to remain calm and embrace peaceful coexistence.