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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of the Kano State High Court. This unprecedented action comes in response to conflicting interim injunctions issued by the respective courts, which have caused uncertainty and confusion in the state. The CJN’s intervention…

The federal government has asked members of the National Assembly to subject the Nigerian National Anthem Bill to wider consultations before passing it. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, stated this in Abuja on Monday at a public hearing on the bill to revert to the old national anthem. The…

On Tuesday, Mr Wale Edun the Minister of finance says the Federal Government had reactivate the reinstatement of its social investment programme, aiming to provide direct financial support to 75 million Nigerians across 50 million households. The move, part of the administration’s broader strategy to alleviate economic hardship, particularly targets vulnerable groups suffering under current…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has taken a stern stance against public demonstrations, issuing a ban on any such gatherings within the state’s borders. This move comes in the wake of recent protests, where individuals claiming to be students have taken to the streets to voice their concerns. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has…

Kano State High Court has directed the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to refrain from assuming the prestigious role. The court’s ruling has sent shockwaves through the region, raising questions about the future of the traditional leadership. The court’s decision comes amidst ongoing legal disputes and power struggles within the emirate. The judge…