The Federal High Court has delivered a landmark judgment, declaring the establishment of two judicial commissions of inquiry by Governor Kabir Yusuf of Kano as a serious violation of ethics and an improper use of authority. The commissions were set up to investigate former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, but the court has deemed the move as…
The economic reform embarked on by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has added a new dimension to Nigeria’s economic landscape. Following his declaration that “subsidy is gone” during his inaugural speech in May 2023, Nigerians witnessed a surge in the prices of transportation and foodstuff. This drastic policy change aimed to eliminate the longstanding fuel subsidy,…
Three months after his arrest at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos, Freeman Charles Ogbonna by NDLEA, an India-bound passenger, has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court. Ogbonna was apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after vomiting and excreting 80 wraps of…
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has disclosed a significant improvement in the state’s revenue generation, achieving an internally-generated revenue (IGR) of N3.5 billion in May. This impressive feat was made public during the 155th Joint Task Board meeting in Suleja, Niger, where the theme focused on enhancing revenue authorities for optimal tax management. Governor…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Yakubu Dogara, disclosed that he received a total allowance of 25 million naira during his tenure as Speaker, in addition to a monthly salary of 400 thousand naira. This amount is significantly lower than what many had speculated, shedding light on the modest compensation of legislators. Dogara’s…
The suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State, have once again spotlighted the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram groups in Nigeria’s northeastern region. These attacks, among the deadliest in recent times, claimed 32 lives, up from the initial count of 18, and left more than 30 people with various degrees of injuries. The resurgence of…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, seeking a permanent injunction to prevent her from implementing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that allows UK lawyers to practice law in Nigeria. The NBA argues that the MOU would prejudice the interests, well-being, and…
A lawmaker in Kogi State has vowed to take legal action against a citizen, Adeola Fayehun, who published alleged lawmakers’ salaries online. The lawmaker claims that Fayehun’s actions have breached his privileges as a member of the legislative arm of government. This move has sparked concerns about freedom of information and the public’s right to…
In a bid to address critical regional concerns, governors from Nigeria’s southeastern states are planning a significant meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The primary agenda is to discuss the potential release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), whose detention has been a point of contention and unrest in…
The term “JAPA,” originating from the Yoruba language, means fleeing one’s nation in search of greener pastures. This concept is not new in Nigeria, but the recent BBC expose has thrown a spotlight on a concerning trend within the civil service. Many civil servants have relocated abroad while continuing to receive salaries from the Nigerian…
