Israel says Hezbollah navy commander killed in Lebanon strike
The Israeli air force "struck and eliminated" Khodr Said Hashem, a naval unit commander for the Lebanese armed group, near the town of Qana, said a military statement.
UK, Nigeria strengthen trade ties on national quality policy
The Federal Government and United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy, NNQP, under the Standards Partnership Programme, SPP, Phase II.
Firm seeks court’s nod to enforce award against Ashiekaa Teryila
By Omotola Adekonye An estate firm has approached a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) presided over by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, for leave to enforce the final judgement of an arbitration against one Ashiekaa Teryila. Specifically, the applicants are asking the FCT High Court to adopt the conclusion of the arbitration as its […]
Lagos assembly speaker tussle: Obasa returns, Meranda out
AFTER weeks of crisis, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, retraced their steps and re-elected its embattled former speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa.
State creation, LGAs: Reps constitution c’ttee extends deadline for memoranda submission
The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, has announced the extension of the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria.
Tax bills: Youth groups drum support, express concern over VAT increase, funding cost
Youth groups yesterday pledged their support for the tax reform bills currently being reviewed by the National Assembly.
Sesi Whingan secures ₦6bn for Gbaji-Apa-Owode Road reconstruction
By Esther Onyegbula In a significant boost for infrastructure development in Badagry Federal Constituency, Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, the Member of the House of Representatives for the constituency, has successfully secured a ₦6 billion budgetary allocation for the long-awaited reconstruction of the Gbaji-Apa-Owode Road in the 2025 national budget. The 30.6-kilometer road, a crucial federal […]
Nigeria advances criminal justice reform as Delta, Rivers, Nasarawa States lead in ACJL implementation
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s criminal justice system have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening justice sector reforms at a historic convocation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committees (ACJMCs). The two-day conference, held in partnership with the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), brought together key players, including legal experts, policymakers, and law enforcement officials, to assess […]
Prof Ifemesia, a true scholar worthy of emulation —Obi
Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described the late Prof. Christopher Ifemesia as a true scholar, whose life and works should be emulated by all.
The EFCC and epidemic of organised crime, by Dakuku Peterside
Organised crime has not just emerged but has firmly established itself as a dominant force in Nigeria, thriving on systemic weaknesses and institutional failures. This crime epidemic is not just a statistic, but a harsh reality that affects the daily lives of Nigerians. Most citizens agree on three fundamental issues regarding crime in Nigeria: the high […]
Abia Assembly wades into alleged outrageous school fees at Govt College Umuahia
Abia State House of Assembly has waded into the issue of alleged exorbitant school fees charged at Government College, Umuahia, which has caused disenchantment among parents and old boys of the institution.
