Written by By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Coalition of Osun Civil Societies have tasked the Chief Judge of Osun State and the Judiciary Staff Union in the State to genuinely commit to peaceful resolution of the ongoing industrial action in the judiciary in the state to allow residents access to judicial service. The group in a statement signed … Continue reading “Judicial workers strike: CSOs challenge Osun CJ, JUSUN on dialogue”
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Residents of Inisa in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of government impact in the town. They said infrastructure development in the town is self fund and called on both the Federal and State Governments to assist the community’s infrastructure drive to enhance its … Continue reading “Osun community bemoans lack of government impact”
By Festus Adedayo Greek philosopher, Socrates, may be the most famous Western figure of his time to have swallowed the poisonous plant’s juice called hemlock. But, Africa, too had its. As he was sentenced to death in 399 BCE, Socrates was forced to drink this poisonous plant secretion which causes muscular paralysis, leading to respiratory […]
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has announced virtual briefing sessions for both academic and advocate applicants participating in the 2026 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Award Exercise. According to a notice issued by the Bridget Edokwe Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the sessions will be held via Zoom on separate dates to guide applicants […]
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu One month after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu proclaimed a state of emergency over Rivers State last March, on 18 April 2025, former Rivers State Governor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and Life Member of the Body of Benchers, Nyesom Wike, held one of his beverage-powered media encounters in Abuja, during […]
In a series of social media posts on X (formerly Twitter), Senator Ned Nwoko leveled serious allegations against his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels’ family, particularly her brother Sammy Daniels, claiming repeated harassment and interference with her drug rehabilitation efforts. The Delta State lawmaker shared videos purportedly showing confrontations at his home and detailed his […]
Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed as false and malicious a viral report claiming that he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram. In a statement, the former Governor described the publication, titled: “It’s Not Me, It’s Shettima Who Created Boko Haram – Sheriff Reveals”, as a complete fabrication […]
The Nigerian Armed Forces has officially banned military personnel from marrying foreigners and naturalised Nigerians, according to the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) Officers 2024. The new rules, which also prohibit commissioned officers from marrying non-commissioned officers, came into effect on December 6, 2024, following approval by the Armed Forces Council and signature […]
Hundreds of members of an Islamic movement in Kano State took to the streets on Saturday, protesting U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and his warnings of potential military action. The demonstrators, organized under the banner of a local Islamic group, marched through key areas of the ancient city, […]
Lagos State has rolled out a new policy making insurance compulsory for all commercial buildings above two floors, while simultaneously launching a comprehensive digital land administration platform designed to transform property transactions across the state. The initiative, unveiled through the state’s new Electronic Geographic Information System (E-GIS), enables instant land searches, online applications, digital certificate […]