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EFCC’s push to block payment of legal fees in foreign currency draws backlash

EFCC’s push to block payment of legal fees in foreign currency draws backlash

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — A fresh row is brewing between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and legal practitioners across the country over a renewed push to bar the use of foreign currency in settling legal fees.The anti-graft agency, on September 11, condemned the practice of lawyers billing their clients in foreign currencies […]
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Arrested Two-Month-Old: Father is dare-devil robber; the mother, gang armourer – Police

Arrested Two-Month-Old: Father is dare-devil robber; the mother, gang armourer – Police

This is bizarre but true. A two-month -old girl was arrested and paraded in lieu of her father who was suspected to be a dare-devil robber. The mother was taken into custody along the toddler identified as Oyinkansola. It happened in Ogun State.

Policemen stormed the residence of the alleged armed robber, Ismail Adeosun, at Ago-Ika in Abeokuta North local government area and, because they could not find the suspect, they arrested every Adeosun available.

Plateau: Death toll hits 100

Plateau: Death toll hits 100

…As displaced ‘enemies’ take refuge under same roofs in Ganawuri …
Hostility among some communities in Plateau State in the last two weeks spreading across about four local governments has again thrown up the issue of the effectiveness of the current security arrangement in the country . Many are wondering why the gale of violence has continued to escalate rather than abate.

Kindness as act of ibadaah

Kindness as act of ibadaah

Goodness or ihsan,and a sense of collective responsibility towards one another are the prerequisites for a good Muslims. With that, you can have orderliness in the society where majority of people will be happy. The poor and the needy will be given their dues.

Education a must for change, progress in Nigeria – Experts

Education a must for change, progress in Nigeria – Experts

At the Eko Hotels last week, it was a gathering of captains of industry in Nigeria to discuss the way forward for the crawling Nigerian economy. The gathering was organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and sponsored by Etisalat. The summit members agreed on one very crucial issue, education as a necessary tool to move every aspect of the economy forward.

Tales from repentant female militants: We were as daring as the men

Tales from repentant female militants: We were as daring as the men

MOST Nigerians probably never knew that there was the female wing of militants or freedom fighters, as some youths who delved into militancy in the Niger Delta region, preferred to be addressed. Veronica (not her real name) told Vanguard Metro, VM, during her graduation ceremony from the Centre for Creative Arts Education, CREATE run by popular Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo, that she was in charge of the armoury in one of the camps.

African countries must meet criteria to host confab – IBA President

African countries must meet criteria to host confab – IBA President

A Briton, Michael Reynolds was recently elected new President of the International Bar Association(IBA). A former Vice- President, Secretary- General, Chair of the Legal Practice Division(LPD) and Chair, of the Anti-Trust and Trade Law Committee of the IBA, will be in office for two years..

Low enrolment in technical schools: The cracks in the 6-3-3-4 system

Low enrolment in technical schools: The cracks in the 6-3-3-4 system

Technical and vocational education is an important stream of the educational system in many societies due to its impact on diversified human resources development. But in Nigeria, little or no attention is being paid to this aspect. With more than 167 technical colleges nationwide whose enrollment is below capacity, stakeholders have continued to worry over the lack of attention paid to this section of the sector and its implications for national manpower development.