There was once a Bench
CHIEF Justice, I am glad you gave that judgment, because I want you to feel free, If I commit a crime or do wrong in your opinion, to say so……if I am brought before you, send me to your jail—this is the way I want the judiciary to perform. You will never waver from the truth”.
Ambode budgets N2.698bn for five elderly homes
TO lessen the pains of the pensioners in the State, Governor Akinmumi Ambode of Lagos State has earmarked N2.698 billion in the 2017 budget for the building of five elderly care centres in the state.
Sultan rejects bill seeking equal inheritance for men, women
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday, voiced his opposition to a bill seeking to ensure men and women have equal inheritance rights.
How we dismantled Boko Haram leadership — DSS
Details of how the Nigerian security agencies dismantled the leadership and stronghold of the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents emerged last night, with confirmation that the Nigerian leader of the sect, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, had been captured three months before the fall of Sambisa forest to Nigerian troops.
Umahi endorses House members for next election
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has endorsed the candidacy of all the 24 members of the state House of Assembly for the next legislative election in the state.
Governorship aspirant heads Akeredolu’s transition committee
THE Ondo State governor elect, Rotimi Akeredolu will tomorrow inaugurate his transition and ceremonies committee ahead of the February next year handing-over.
Clerics must not ignore followers’ economic needs— Prophet Owonibi
THE Everest International Bible College, EIBC, President, Prophet I. A. B. Owonibi, has said clerics must, besides spiritual wellbeing, take interest in their followers’ economic conditions.
NASAL, Chinese Embassy promise greater devt projects in 2017
THE National Association of State Assembly Legislators, NASAL, and the Chinese Embassy have promised to deliver greater community development projects to Nigerians in 2017.
Dangote lauds Nigerians on resilience
THE President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has commended Nigerians for their resilience and doggedness in the face of prevailing economic challenges, saying they have made sacrifices that will soon see the country out of the woods.
NLC, pensioners battle Imo govt over 60 percent pension cut
THERE is no immediate end in sight to the protracted battle between Imo State Government and Pensioners in the state over unpaid benefits as Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and pensioners in the South East, have taken up arms against Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo.
Itsekiri people are no problem, Olu of Warri assures oil, gas firm
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has assured the management of an indigenous oil and gas company, Pinnacle Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited that “Itsekiri people are unique and never anybody’s problem in Warri.”
