By Emameh Gabriel In a further demonstration of its commitment to reform, the Federal Government has made a substantial breakthrough in its efforts to eradicate pervasive corruption, illicit practices, and significantly enhance the overall travel experience at airports across the country. The initiative followed the outcome of an emergency high-level meeting endorsed by the Honourable […]

By Fredrick Awkadigwe I will in this piece draw attention to the unconstitutionality of the prosecution of persons in Nigeria for criminal defamation in the Magistrate’s Courts. In Aviomoh v COP (2022) 4 NWLR (Pt. 1819) 69, 120, the appellant is referred back to the trial Magistrate Court for the continuation of his criminal defamation […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke It was a colorful Thursday afternoon, a day of joy, liberation, and unprecedented change in the 70-year history of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) since its founding in 1943. A moment that would be remembered for years. Hundreds of staff members gathered, clad in beautiful attire with dance, music, and pageantry, […]

By AMINU JAHUN  Last week, two unrelated events: a  Stakeholders Round-table on Northern Nigerian Youth Development, organised by  Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation; and a valedictory Senate session in honour of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah ( Anambra South) facilitated this write-up. The first event illustrates how leaders offload politically sought burdens from their heads to […]

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, made an appearance at the FCT High Court on Wednesday, November 27