Election Petitions: Courts must not replace voters — Osigwe says at Editors Conference
ENUGU — Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has raised concerns over the increasing role of the courts in determining electoral outcomes in Nigeria, warning that the judiciary should not gradually replace voters in deciding who represents the people. Osigwe spoke on Thursday while delivering a presentation titled “Election […]
Resurgence of idol worship in Igbo land: Bishop indicts church leaders
In recent years, idol worship and the emergence of accidental native doctors, some of them with questionable wealth, gained currency in Igbo land. Some even became prominent socialites who dine and wine with the high and mighty in society.
Iran-Israel conflict: Oil prices jump to $77, beating Nigeria’s $75 budget mark
Global oil prices surged past Nigeria’s 2025 budget benchmark of $75 per barrel on Tuesday, with Brent crude rising 5.29 percent to $77.04 per barrel, amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Naira depreciates to N1,598/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,598 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,547.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to […]
Insecurity: Criticism trails Katsina, Sokoto peace moves with bandits
Residents of Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State have held a peace meeting with the notorious bandits kingpin, Ado Aleru.
2027: Tinubu’s endorsement, Shettima’s gain
Speakers took turns to eulogise President Tinubu’s performance, but none mentioned the role of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who was seated beside the President
