Falana urges ECOWAS to establish A-Court over conflicting judgments
By Henry Ojelu Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to establish an appellate division for the ECOWAS Court of Justice, citing conflicting judgments and the absence of a review mechanism. In a letter dated June 29, 2026, to the President of the ECOWAS […]
FG borrowing not immoral, says Finance Minister
— Seeks commercial dispute tribunal to boost investment By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing policy, insisting that debt should be viewed as a strategic financial tool for economic growth rather than a moral failing. Oyedele also […]
UNIOSUN: We will punish errant personnel – Army
“We have video evidence of the incidents and documented details of gadgets stolen from our students and will make it available to the appropriate authorities at the right time.
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya sends 23 commissioner-nominees to Gombe assembly
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has forwarded the names of 23 commissioner-nominees to the Gombe State House of Assembly for confirmation as members of the State Executive Council. The request was conveyed in a letter dated June 29, 2026, and addressed to the Speaker of the House, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, […]
Veteran Yoruba actor, Elegbeje Ado dies at 66
The Yoruba movie industry has lost one of its respected veterans following the death of actor and cleric Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known by his screen name, Elegbeje Ado.
US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country’s most fiercely contested culture-war battles.
