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Ekiti State Government has promoted over 4,000 teachers in the public primary schools. The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Francisca Aladejana, who made this known in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, […]
By Damisi Ojo, Akure President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in Ondo State today for the inauguration of the Ore flyover and industrial park, as part of activities to mark the third anniversary of Governor Oluwarotimi […]
By Toba Adedeji, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said he will abide by the suspension given to him by the Osun State Traditional Rulers’ Council last Friday. The monarch was suspended […]
Our Reporter Lagos State Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi has urged members of the newly-constituted Traditional Medicine Board Research Group of the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board to embark on advocacy that will focus […]
Our Reporter The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said it had worked out modalities for response to Lassa fever outbreaks across the country to strengthen rapid containment of the disease. Its Director-General, Dr […]
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja The Senate is investigating the alleged sale of a Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) job slot for N3 million by the Federal Character Commission (FCC), The Nation learnt on Monday. Chairman of […]
By Halimah Balogun The Chief Environmental Officer of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the African Clean-Up Initiative (ACI), Mr. Alexander Akhigbe, has urged Nigerians to imbibe volunteerism culture in cleaning the society. He spoke while addressing […]
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Former leaders of three African countries – Bai Koroma (Sierra Leone), Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia) and Hailemariam Desalegn (ex-Prime Minister of Ethiopia) are among eminent leaders expected at the 83rd birthday […]
Agency Reporter Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Spurgeon Ataene, on Monday called for more expertise and improved criteria for engaging mediators in the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse, to enhance effective dispute resolution. He told the News Agency of […]
Our Reporter Traders at the Oriyanrin market on Lagos Island, which was recently gutted by fire, have appealed to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration to disregard the information being peddled that they (traders) have been […]
By Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The Nigerian Army and one of its senior officials, Maj.-Gen. Hakeem Otiki, are at loggerheads over the actual owner of the $376,120 (N136,155,440) for which a Federal High Court in Abuja […]
By Oziegbe Okoeki The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Task Force) has debunked a social media report alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the agency to return all seized vehicles in […]
By Precious Igbonwelundu Former Edo State Attorney General and Justice Commissioner, Dr. Osagie Obayuwana, has said the Bill proposing the establishment of an agency for repentant Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) is premature. The Senate, in […]
Our Reporter Lagos State Government on Monday reiterated the need to focus more on training of artisans in the informal sector, as a catalyst for growing the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Permanent Secretary, […]
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja The senator representing Yobe East, Ibrahim Gaidam, has explained why he sponsored the Bill to create a commission forthe de-radicalisation of repentant Boko Haram insurgents. Gaidam, who addressed reporters on Monday […]
From Osagie Otabor, Benin Four persons were on Monday killed and burnt by a mob in Otuo community in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. Three of those killed were accused of complicity […]
From Augustine Okezie, Katsina Police in Katsina State on Monday evening displayed five bodies of alleged bandits killed during a gun battle at Mararaba Kankara in Kankara Local Government Area of the state Commissioner of […]
As aspirants for the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) elections continue their consultations and alignments, former Chairman NBA Ondo State branch, Prince Kunle Adetowubo examines the chances of Egbe Amofin delivering a consensus candidate […]
By Robert Egbe A Federal High Court in Lagos will on March 27, 2020 give judgment in a suit seeking the permanent forfeiture of $54,000 found in the domiciliary account of a firm, Asej Global […]
By Femi Falana Being the excerpts of a keynote address delivered by Femi Falana SAN at the 18th Anti-Corruption Situation Room on Review of the Fight Against Corruption held by the Human Rights and Environmental […]
By Adebisi Onanuga Leader of Ikeoluwa Plantain market, near Owode Onirin, Mile 12, Lagos, Adeshina Oyegunle, 62, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court sitting in Igbosere for allegedly defrauding traders at the market […]
By Nsa Gill, Calabar A serving police officer in Calabar, The Cross River State capital, suspected to be behind many kidnap cases in the city has been arrested by a security outfit tagged “Operation Skolombo.” […]
By Usman Bwala Once more, we are confronted with the issue of pre-election matters and election petitions matters and directly or indirectly the issue of regular court versus election petition tribunals. A basic understanding of the […]
Our Reporter A 34-year-old conductor, Dolapo Pine on Monday who allegedly stole a passenger’s ATM card and withdrew N82,000, on Monday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Tinubu, Lagos State. The police charged Pine who […]
From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna A man caught attempting to bomb the Living Faith Church, otherwise known as Winners Chapel, in Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been transferred to Nigeria Police […]
Agency Reporter A Customary Court in Nyanya, Abuja on Monday dissolved a seven-year-old marriage between Ekene Odinaka and his wife Chioma Odinaka, over constant fighting. The judge, Fati Sarki, dissolved the marriage on the ground […]
By Adebisi Onanuga Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch has taken a major step to promote access to justice with the appointment of leading human rights advocate, Mr. Emeka Nwadioke as Chairman of its Police Duty […]
By John Austin Unachukwu The Epiphany Azinge Foundation has said its upcoming colloquium will examine Nigeria’s performance in implementing the action plan of the Fourth World Conference on Women which held in Beijing in 1995. A trustee […]
From Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A woman has been arrested over the death of a 40-year-old man, Paul Okwudili in a hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State. The suspect was said to have checked into the hotel […]
From Bassey Anthony, Uyo Two Customs officials have reportedly died in a ghastly auto crash while pursuing suspected rice smugglers along the East-West Road linking Eket and Oron local government areas. Customs officials on Sunday […]
By Precious Igbonwelundu The Inspector General of Police (IG) Mohammed Adamu has directed the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Anthony Ogbizi to probe Kazeem Tiamiyu’s death. The IG’s […]
Our Reporter Two persons, Simeon Demehin, 26, and Onome Ikpeku, 34, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N4.472 million under false pretences. Demehin (male), a marketing officer, residing at […]
By Precious Igbonwelundu Two policemen, three protesters ‘killed’ Police: no shot was fired Five persons, including two policemen, were on Monday feared killed after hundreds of protesters flooded the streets of Sagamu, Ogun State to […]
Agency Reporter No fewer than 10 houses over N5 million worth of food items have been burnt up in a community in Suletankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The food items were stored in […]
About five years after the introduction of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) to regulate criminal trials and curb delay, some defence lawyers have devised ways of slowing down justice administration. Experts at a […]
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Mrs Priscilla Kuye, has urged all Yoruba interested in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidency to shelve their personal ambitions in the interest of the […]
Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem is next in line to become the President of the Court of Appeal, when Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa retires on March 6. ROBERT EGBE writes on her incredible story of becoming an active […]
Agency Reporter The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it is intensifying its surveillance on drugs coming into the country, following the outbreak of Coronavirus in China. Its Director […]
From Eric Ikhilae, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out non-declaration of assets charged filed against former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu by the now disbanded Special Presidential Investigation Panel (SPIP) for […]
The world’s survival depends on children being able to flourish, but no country is doing enough to give them a sustainable future, dozens of highly respected international health experts have said. In a UN-backed report […]