Written by By Steve Oko The family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS), “is deliberately stopping him from preparing his defence in court”, warning that this ugly development might result in his absence in court on Friday. This was contained … Continue reading “Why Kanu may not appear in court Friday – Family”
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the modernisation of traditional Islamic schools to tackle the surging scourge of terrorism and violent extremism across the sub-region. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja at the West African Islamic Conference on Security and Governance. … Continue reading “ECOWAS seeks modernisation of Islamic schools to tackle terrorism, extremism”
By Vincent Ujumadu There was a mild drama at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ihiala, Anambra State, when the former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, rejected the management’s plan to name the school’s new five – storey administrative building after him. … Continue reading “Peter Obi donates ₦15m to School of Nursing, rejects naming building after him”
By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to transition the nation’s rail network to full electric traction within the next five years, marking a major step in its Vision 2-5-10-20 development framework. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this disclosure on Wednesday during … Continue reading “NRC to electrify national rail network within five years”
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Thursday, announced the approval of over N43 billion for the completion of Phase II, Section II of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, as part of a series of new and revised infrastructure projects under the Ministry of Works. The Council also reviewed progress on the East–West Road, which … Continue reading “FEC approves N43bn for Lagos–Ibadan highway, others”
….. they’re afraid of rising profile of Daniel – Oliyide By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, remains in full effect, warning that any engagements with him as a member of the party are … Continue reading “Don’t recognise Senator Daniel as our member, Ogun APC warns”
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of official residences for heads of key federal courts and gave the nod for major water and infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President … Continue reading “FEC approves construction of residences for judges, water projects in FCT”
Seventy-nine inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Service’s Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State, were on Wednesday released by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima. Among the inmates released were those awaiting trial on bailable/non-capital offences, and had been in custody for more than four months. Others were those with capital […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, on Wednesday said that Nigeria’s blue economy requires an “all hands on deck” approach, with the Judiciary as a crucial actor, where interpretation of legal instruments and case decisions remains a vital tool for the sustainable development of Nigeria’s blue […]
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has warned Nigerian lawyers against aiding money laundering and other financial crimes, describing such conduct as unethical and detrimental to the country’s fight against corruption. Speaking at the Canada-Nigeria Legal exchange at the International Bar Association conference held at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre on […]