The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, yesterday, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  does not have powers to investigate or prosecute serving judicial officers, except where such officers had been dismissed by the National Judicial Council, NJC.

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has congratulated the newly-elected National Chairman of the opposition-Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Prince Uche Secondus as well as other elected national officials of the party.

CEREMONIES to celebrate retired Chief of Army Staff and one-time Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma’s 80th birthday were at the top of the Lagos social scene last Saturday. Commencing with a crowded thanksgiving service held in Cathedral Church of Christ at the Marina and culminating with a lavish open air reception at the Eko Atlantic City construction site at Bar Beach the event served not only to celebrate the General’s longevity but also to recollect his central role in Nigeria’s post-independence history.

Vice President of the Commonwealth Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has blamed the enslavement of Nigerian migrants in the Maghreb countries and Europe on the failure of Nigerian leaders to provide viable socio-economic opportunities for a majority of her citizens.

The Federal government has opened nationwide consultations with opinion leaders towards ending incessant farmers – herdsmen conflict.