The decision of Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja to continue presiding over the trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, despite recusing herself from the case earlier, has elicited varied reactions from legal practitioners in the country. […]
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ASWAMA Boss, Mike Ozoemena, Urges Anambra Residents to Spread True Love on Valentine’s Day
The Managing Director of Anambra State Waste Management Authority(ASWAMA), who doubled as the convener of Soludo Volunteer Force(SVF), Mr Mike Ozoemena has called on the people of the state to use the valentine’s day celebration to show true love to one anothers. Mr. Ozoemena said, true love should be reflected […]
DG seeks compulsory recruitment of first-class graduates into DSS
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a national policy requiring the recruitment of first-class graduates into intelligence agencies to strengthen national security. Speaking at the University of Ilorin, Ajayi, represented by DSS Deputy Director Patrick Ikenweiwe, emphasized the need for top intellectual […]
Federal Government urges radio stations to promote climate change awareness.
The Federal Government has urged all radio stations in Nigeria to use their platforms to create awareness about climate change and its impact on the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in a statement earlier today in celebration of World Radio Day. He challenged […]
On Sports News, Nigerian Music Star Tems Becomes Joint-Owner of MLS Club San Diego FC
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer and producer, Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name as Tems, has become the first African female to join the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s San Diego Football Club.l, a Major League Soccer team in the United States. The club announced on Wednesday, that […]
Valentine Day: Oyo govt reiterates safety guidelines for celebrations
Ahead of the February 14 Valentine’s Day celebrations, the Oyo State government has emphasized strict adherence to safety guidelines to prevent tragedies. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, issued a statement on Wednesday, stressing the importance of involving security agencies such as the Police, Civil Defence, Amotekun, and […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says 14 Million Nigerians Trapped in Drug Addiction
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed that over 14 million Nigerians are addicted to harmful drugs. Deputy Commander of NDLEA Ondo State, Mrs. Yetunde Joyifous, made this known at a drug awareness program in Ile Oluji/Oke-Igbo LGA on Wednesday. She emphasized that drug abuse negatively alters users’ […]
Legal Practitioner Madu Extols Soludo For Achievements In Infrastructure, Security
A lawyer and community leader, Barr Nonso Madu has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo on the giant strides being made by his administration in Anambra State. Speaking during a chat with journalists, Barr Madu noted that the massive infrastructural development currently going on in the state has turned Anambra state into […]
Tax reform: Reps divided as bills scale second reading
The House of Representatives has advanced four tax reform bills, transmitted by President Bola Tinubu in 2024, to the next legislative stage after passing the second reading on Wednesday. The bills—the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill—stem from […]
FG congratulates Nigeria’s representative re-elected as AU commissioner
The Federal Government has congratulated Ambassador Bankole Adeoye on his re-election as the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security. In a statement on Wednesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, praised Adeoye’s leadership in advancing peace, security, and governance across Africa. He expressed confidence in […]