NJC Receives List of 22 Justices for Supreme Court ElevationThe National Judicial Council (NJC) is set to undergo a significant transformation following the reception of a list comprising 22 nominees from the Court of Appeal for elevation to the esteemed Supreme Court. The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) disclosed this critical information, unveiling the names…
The Imo State chapter of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has opted to break ranks with the national leadership, deciding against participating in the nationwide strike that had been called by the NLC. This unexpected move has stirred controversy within the labor union, as the Imo chapter takes a different stance from the national call…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has swiftly responded to media reports alleging manipulation of voter accreditation data on the IReV (INEC Result Viewing) portal following the Kogi Governorship Election. According to the Commission, these allegations are unfounded and lack factual basis. Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Member of the Information and Voter Education…
Cherelle Parker was elected as the first woman to lead Philadelphia, making her the city’s 100th mayor and the first female mayor in its rich history. The city of brotherly love has seen a long line of 99 male mayors in the past, but Parker’s groundbreaking win has shattered the gender barrier, marking a significant…
Bishop Kukah’s Critique of Governor Yahaya Bello’s Leadership In a recent interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily Programme, Bishop Matthew Kukah, the esteemed spiritual leader of the Sokoto Diocese of the Catholic Church, expressed his disappointment in the leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state. The Bishop’s comments come in the wake of growing…
Ripple effect continue to reshape the landscape of American politics following the Supreme Court decision in 1973, Roe v. Wade, which affirmed a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion, the issue of abortion has been a persistent and contentious element in American politics. For years, Republicans have strategically leveraged the abortion debate as…
Insecurity is a pressing issue in Nigeria, with the political class being a major contributor to the problem. The Oxford Advance Learner dictionary defines insecurity as the state of being subject to danger, injury, or the anxiety experienced when feeling vulnerable and insecure. National insecurity, on the other hand, pertains to a nation inadequately defended…
NLC and TUC: In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly declared a nationwide strike, set to commence on November 14, 2023. This announcement comes in the wake of a controversial incident that has left the nation in shock and disbelief. The Extraordinary Meeting…
In response to Peter Obi’s recent world press conference, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s team has reaffirmed the legitimacy of the Supreme Court’s judgment, which upheld Tinubu’s electoral victory. The Supreme Court dismissed Obi’s appeal, and in his statement, Obi criticized the court for what he termed a “disturbing aversion to public opinion.” However, President Tinubu’s…
In a recent press conference, former presidential candidate Peter Obi addressed the nation, expressing his concerns about the Supreme Court‘s ruling on the presidential election. He began by acknowledging the significance of the Supreme Court in Nigeria’s legal system and its recent judgment on the election challenge. Obi stated, “Fellow countrymen and women. Gentlemen of…
