President Bola Tinubu has extended warm wishes to former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion of his 66th birthday, praising him as an icon of democracy. In a statement released by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, Tinubu lauded Jonathan for his unique demonstration of statesmanship and his significant contributions to the advancement of…
Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged a review of recent Appellate Court judgments that nullified the elections of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State and Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, Falana emphasized that the judgments should be revisited due to the failure of…
A landmark decision was reached on Sunday as the Court of Appeal in Abuja nullified the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. The unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices declared that Mutfwang was not validly nominated and sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the gubernatorial contest held on March…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alternative Bank, focusing on sustainable development in the state. Launched in October 2023 by Sterling Financial Holdings, the bank aims to create wealth sustainably. The MoU encompasses thematic areas such as education, health, agriculture, transportation, energy, and infrastructure. Governor Bago expressed enthusiasm for…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a formal partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Government to initiate a comprehensive police reform. The agreement was solidified during a meeting between the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, the UNDP Resident Representative, Mohamed Yahya, and the German Ambassador to Nigeria,…
The Federal Government has initiated a program to disburse a release fine of N585 million for 4,000 inmates, aiming to alleviate congestion in correctional facilities across the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, officially launched the initiative at Kuje prison in Abuja, emphasising the objective of decongesting correctional facilities and mitigating prolonged detention due…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed the commitment of the 10th National Assembly to strengthen the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to address the security challenges in the country. During a two-day post-inauguration retreat for members of the House Committee on Defence, Abbas put emphasis on the need…
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to intervene in Kanu’s case. Ejimakor emphasised that Kanu holds a British passport, making it the UK’s responsibility to secure his release. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter)…
The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has nominated 22 justices to fill vacancies in the Supreme Court. The nominations are aimed at addressing the gaps created by the death or retirement of 12 justices in the last two years, leaving the apex court short of the constitutionally provided 21 justices. The list, categorized by geopolitical…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has announced his intention to appeal the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of his election, urging stakeholders to prepare for a legal battle at the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal nullified Yusuf’s election, citing evidence that he was not a valid candidate in the gubernatorial election, as he was not…