Before the Supreme Court of Nigeria becomes a commune of Bantustans, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
In 1954 Sir John Verity lost his job because he won an argument. It was in his ninth year in office as Chief Justice of colonial Nigeria. Sir John arrived in Nigeria in October 1945 from the British Guyana, where he had served in a similar position since 1941. At the time, Nigeria was still a unitary system under colonial rule.
3000 employees to lose their jobs as Meta initiates layoffs across Africa, Europe
Meta is set to lay off about 3,000 employees, starting February 10, according to an internal memo from Janelle Gale, VP of Human Resources.
Local firms built state secretariat for half foreign coy’s budget – Kebbi govt
Kebbi State government has given insight into how two local contractors built the state secretariat complex
Adebayo Raphael appointed Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Adeyanju steps down
The Concerned Nigerians for the Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law has announced the appointment of renowned human rights activist and pro-democracy advocate, Adebayo Raphael, as its new convener.
Police ASP commits suicide in Niger
An Assistant Superintendent of Police in Niger State, Shafi’u Bawa, has committed suicide on Saturday.
Tributes flow as Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze laid to rest in Enugu
It was a weekend of heartfelt tributes at Obodongwu Ozom, Aguobu Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as the remains of Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze, mother of Saturday Vanguard Editor, Onochie Anibeze, were laid to rest.
Oba of Benin issues guidelines for mum’s funeral 49 years after death
49 years after her demise, the Oba of Benin, His Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Sunday released the programme of activities for the funeral rites of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare, II, who died 49 years ago.
Saudi Arabia restricts multiple-entry visas for Nigeria, 13 other countries
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will impact travelers from 14 countries, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension.
Saraki raises concern over Customs’ 4% FOB levy
Bukola Saraki, former senate president, has raised concerns over the implementation of the 4 percent free-on-board (FOB) levy the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently introduced.
Your fee is N10 million – Celebrities charge millions for appearing at parties
Nigerians have been dubbed some of the happiest people in the world.This is supported by a World Happiness Report released in March last year, which put Nigeria in 102nd position in the world.
Soldiers neutralize over 50 terrorists, declare ‘No Mercy’ in fierce Zamfara offensive
Troops of Operation Fansan Yan Bindiga have achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in Zamfara State, neutralizing over 50 terrorists and inflicting severe injuries on at least 25 others, including high-profile commanders loyal to Bello Turji and Sani Mai Nasara (Sani Black).
Two drug kingpins excrete 125 wraps of heroin at Lagos, Port Harcourt airports
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by two drug kingpins to smuggle consignments of heroin into Nigeria through the Port Harcourt International Airport and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA).
Atu to Edo Assembly: Obey Supreme Court, reinstate LG chairmen
By Dickson Omobola Former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Mr. Benjamin Atu, has called on the Speaker and members of the Edo State House of Assembly to reinstate the suspended chairmen of the state’s 18 local government councils. In a statement, Atu urged the Assembly to uphold the rule of […]
US scraps visa dropbox service for Nigerian applicants
The United States, US has suspended its visa drop box service in Nigeria, requiring all visitor visa applicants to attend in-person interviews for renewals.
Popular native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, arrested in Anambra — IPOB counsel reacts
The Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, on Sunday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Chief Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, who was recently arrested by the Anambra State Government.
Nasarawa tertiary institutions to begin indefinite strike on Monday
Academic and non-academic staff of higher education institutions in Nasarawa State, under the aegis of Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI), is set to embark on an indefinite strike.
