Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, despite seeking President Bola Tinubu’s academic records in the U.S., is reluctant to release his own, prompting questions about transparency. In a surprising turn of events, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declined to release his academic records, despite his legal pursuits to obtain President Bola Tinubu’s records from Chicago…
Dr Anthony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has urged the Nigerian Army to integrate human rights education into its training and operations. The call was made during a forum on civil-military human rights in Abuja, organized by the NHRC as part of its human rights week. Addressing the forum,…
The Concerned Northern Lawyers Forum, based in Kaduna, has issued a fervent plea for justice in the aftermath of the Tudun Bari drone attacks that occurred on Sunday. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr Nafi’iu Abubakar, the forum’s spokesperson, expressed deep concern about the incident, highlighting the gravity it places on the Nigerian Army. Abubakar…
President Bola Tinubu, in a significant revelation during the 47th convocation ceremony at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, highlighted his administration’s commitment to leveraging innovation as a solution to Nigeria’s pressing socioeconomic challenges. Represented by the Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, President Tinubu expressed the government’s determination to make bold decisions…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Benin region, has launched a series of projects aimed at expanding and upgrading the electricity grid in the sub-region. Mr. Isaac Okpe, the General Manager of TCN, Benin region, shared details of the initiatives during a press briefing in Benin after a comprehensive tour of the region, sub-region, and…
During the Silver Anniversary celebration of the 11th Emir of Jama’a, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Isa Muhammad (CON), the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, urged justice for the victims of the recent military airstrikes in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Sultan expressed his commitment to pushing for justice…
In a significant move towards combating corruption, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is scheduled to officially launch the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2022-2026 in the first quarter of 2024. The announcement was made by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Olasukanmi Fagbemi, SAN, during a seminar commemorating the United Nations International…
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled against Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, along with six others, ordering them to pay N50 million in damages for their failure to settle an outstanding debt of N3.4 billion. The debt stems from a Supreme Court judgment on May 7, 2021,…
The apex sociopolitical organisation in the Igbo community, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has made startling allegations against certain Southeast governors, senators, and Igbo leaders, accusing them of actively working against the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ohanaeze claims that these identified figures are obstructing Kanu’s release and pushing for…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised an alarm concerning the surge in the circulation of counterfeit banknotes, particularly higher denominations, within major cities across the country. The disclosure, conveyed in a press statement by CBN’s Acting Director for Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, on December 8, 2023, highlights the potential risks associated…