In a functioning democracy, the end of an election marks the beginning of a new phase of governance and nation-building. Ideally, the winner focuses on building the country with support from critical stakeholders, while the opposition plays a vital role in holding the government accountable and providing constructive criticism as often be epitomizes by Atiku…
In a significant move against cybercrime, Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced Daniel Walter Anga to prison for internet fraud. The prosecution was carried out by the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a one-count charge…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade, also known as Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun, and his wife, Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade, also known as Bolarinwa Rashidat Ayinke, wanted for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation based in India. The couple, who run the cartel from India, have been implicated in…
The long-held dream of Nigerian students to pursue higher education without financial barriers is closer to reality with the launch of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). On May 24th, 2024, NELFUND officially opened its application portal, signaling a transformative shift in the nation’s educational landscape. This initiative, led by Managing Director Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr,…
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Ilorin handed down a one-year imprisonment sentence to two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, for illegal mining and possession of solid minerals without the requisite licenses. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought the charges against the…
The Forum of 37 State Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has voiced their grievances over what they perceive as neglect and exclusion from the rewards of party politics. The leaders, in a meeting chaired by Mrs. Patricia Yakubu, lamented their lack of recognition and compensation following…
Nigeria is bracing for widespread disruptions as organized labour unions across the country have launched nationwide protests against the Federal Government’s controversial policies in the power sector. The protests, spearheaded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), are in response to the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs and eliminate…
The Niger State House of Assembly has found itself at the center of a growing controversy after Hon. Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkindaji announced plans to pay dowries for 100 female orphans in the state. Hon. Speaker, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji statement, citing concerns over the increasing number of orphans due to banditry activities, has been met with fierce…
Ahmed Jaha, a representative from Borno State in the House of Representatives, has put forth a controversial proposition amidst the persistent security challenges plaguing various regions of Nigeria, where insurgents, bandits, and other armed groups continue to pose grave threats. In a bid to eradicating insecurity, Ahmed Jaha has suggested that the federal government should…
In a bid to address fiscal imbalances and foster equitable distribution of revenue, the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has put forth a bold proposition to overhaul the allocation of Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue. Spearheaded by Taiwo Oyedele, the committee chairman, the proposal advocates for a significant realignment, with states and…
