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Lawyer sues Oxford University over wrong dictionary definitions

Lawyer sues Oxford University over wrong dictionary definitions

A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Ogedi Ogu, has filed a further statement on oath before a Lagos High Court Igbosere, in a suit against Oxford University Press, over alleged wrong words definition in its dictionaries. Joined in the suit as the first defendant is the University of Oxford while Oxford University Press is sued as the […]

Bayelsa govt vows to resist FG’s water resources bill

Bayelsa govt vows to resist FG’s water resources bill

By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenogoa Bayelsa State Government has described the proposed National Water Resources Bill 2020 as another draconian land use decree in disguise, saying it would join other progressive forces to resist it at all cost. This was one of the decisions reached by the State Executive Council at its weekly meeting in […]

South Sudan suspends $6m stadium works after collapse

South Sudan suspends $6m stadium works after collapse

The authorities in South Sudan have suspended the renovation of the Juba national stadium, a project sponsored by the world football governing body, Fifa, after a partial collapse of the facility. Parts of the stadium collapsed on Tuesday afternoon during construction, sparking a public outcry on social media. Ethiopian company, GS Construction, was last year […]

Mali releases detained former Prime Minister

Mali releases detained former Prime Minister

The authorities in Mali have announced the release of a dozen political and military figures arrested during a coup in August. They include the former Prime Minister, Boubou Cissé. An official statement said the former detainees would remain at the disposition of the courts if needed. READ ALSO: ECOWAS lifts sanctions imposed on Mali after military […]