In a troubling development, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains confined in the Department for State Service’s solitary confinement. This has sparked widespread concern as his continued detention is viewed by many as a blatant violation of his rights, with the IPOB’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, asserting that it…
In Kwara State, a devastating incident shook Peke village along the Oko-Olowo area of the Ilorin/Bode-Saadu/Jebba express road on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of at least 25 lives and leaving 15 others critically injured. The catastrophic event was triggered by a harrowing collision involving a petrol tanker, a heavy-duty truck, and an 18-seater bus….
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Inyang Okoro and a seven-man panel, declared the sustained validity of both the old and redesigned Naira banknotes beyond the initial December 31 deadline. The decision mandates these banknotes to remain in circulation until the Federal Government, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, reaches a conclusive…
A stark warning reverberated through the corridors of legislative power as the House of Representatives Committee on Health laid bare a pressing issue—Nigeria’s diminishing health workforce. This revelation comes as a clarion call to address the critical state of the country’s healthcare system. At the epicenter of this concern is the prestigious Lagos University Teaching…
The trial of Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), commenced yesterday at the High Court of Justice in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Emefiele faces charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging a breach of procurement procedures in the award of N1.2 billion vehicle supply…
the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) meticulously executed its 2023 qualifying examination for foreign-trained medical graduates, a pivotal assessment in the nation’s healthcare landscape. Out of the 836 candidates who earnestly vied for certification, a discerning 403 emerged triumphantly. This statistical revelation underscores the stringent standards and unwavering commitment of the MDCN to…
Rivers State: An Appeal Court in Lagos State has solidified Siminalayi Fubara’s position as the Rivers State Governor after dismissing the petition filed by Patrick Tonye-Cole, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emerged victorious in the March governorship election in Rivers State. The…
In response to the N2.3 billion breach of contract suit brought by Brownhill Investments Company Limited and Amaju Pinnick against him and his music label, Davido Music Worldwide Limited, Davido has taken a firm legal stance. The Nigerian singer filed a preliminary objection challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the matter. He argued that the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been inundated with an increasing number of complaints from concerned Nigerians reporting unauthorized withdrawals from their bank accounts. Investigations by the Commission have unveiled a disturbing trend – Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Debit Card swapping or fraud. This sophisticated modus operandi involves fraudsters discreetly swapping a victim’s…
President Tinubu‘s highly anticipated unveiling of the 2024 budget before the National Assembly on Wednesday, a palpable sense of anticipation grips the nation. The official confirmation of the presentation date was delivered by the Secretary of Research and Information at the National Assembly, Dr. Ali Barde Umoru, during a comprehensive press briefing held on Monday….
