Kanu’s trial: Lawyers divided over Justice Nyako’s return after recusal
The decision of Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja to continue presiding over the trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, despite recusing herself from the case earlier, has elicited varied reactions from legal practitioners in the country.
APC belongs to all, mayor Akpodoro tells Omo-Agege
The Mayor of Urhoboland and prominent entrepreneur, Eshanekpe Israel, a.k.a Akpodoro, has strongly criticized former Deputy Senate President and 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, for his leadership style, describing him as a philandering politician with no real qualities of party leadership. Reacting to a statement attributed to […]
EndSARS began irresponsible protests in Nigeria, says Bwala
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described the #EndSARS protest as the beginning and foundation of “irresponsible protesting” in Nigeria.
Simi, DJ Consequence joins John Legend for Move Afrika
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi and DJ Consequence have been added to the lineup for Move Afrika: Lagos, an event organized by Global Citizen. The concert is scheduled to take place on February 25, 2025, at The Palms in Lagos, with Grammy-winning artist John Legend headlining the show. Move Afrika is a pan-African touring circuit […]
Alleged threat to life: Court orders substituted service of summons on Army, COAS
By Olayinka Ajayi ABUJA—A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, ordered the service of a fundamental rights abuse suit against the Nigeria Army and seven others, via substituted means; by placing the court documents on any newspaper with a wide circulation in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the order […]
Reps summon Customs boss, others over refusal to retire
“In this era when most of our youths are looking for job, it will be wrong for the older ones who are due for retirement to refuse to go”
Otudeko, Onasanya’s lawyers reject EFCC’s case, argue for dismissal; ruling due March 17
Otudeko’s legal team, led by Chief Olanipekun, SAN, argued that the subject matter arose from a standard banker-customer relationship completely resolved over 8 years ago
Reps pass Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill for second reading
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading four consolidated tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, with no opposition from members.
‘Mickey Mouse Economy’- Debate rages on Twitter as Gbenga Hashim’s $4trn GDP plan gains renewed attention
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A six-year-old video featuring former presidential candidate and businessman, Gbenga Hashim, has resurfaced online, sparking a heated debate on Twitter and rekindling discussions about Nigeria’s economic future. In the video, Hashim outlines his ambitious economic vision for Nigeria, aiming to achieve a minimum Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $4 trillion within […]
$97.8M LIFE-ND gives A’Ibom edge in oil palm, fish, cassava, poultry production – State Govt
By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO – AKWA Ibom State Government says $97.8Million Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project in the Niger Delta, LIFE-ND, agribusiness empowerment would leap the state to top sister states in the region in Oil Palm, Fish, Cassava and Poultry production. Mrs Rosemary Ubia, Permanent Secretary, Akwa Ibom Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, […]
Industry Minister commends Berger Paints for resilience, contributions to Nigerian economy
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Enoh, has commended Berger Paints Nigeria Plc for its steadfastness, resilience, and contributions to the Nigerian economy despite the challenges facing Nigerian manufacturers.
