It was a weekend of horror in Abuja, Borno, Plateau and Kaduna states following carnage unleashed by suspected Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram terrorists, and bandits in the three states and Federal Capital Territory.
A top official of the Kuje Area Council was murdered on his farm by suspected herdsmen when he allegedly confronted them as…
The Minister of State for Environment Sharon Ikeazor, has called on the media to partner with government to publicise information on the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) programme.
At a virtual conference, which had the theme : “Extended Producer Responsibility Programme under the Circular Economy :Tackling E-Waste”, the minister said, “On a daily basis, we can…
▪︎seeks immediate spiritual cleansing of the land
From Chuks Collins, Awka
Barely a fortnight after the elders and people of Ojoto community, headquarters of Idemili South Council of Anambra state stormed Gov Willie Obiano’s office in Awka demanding official investigation of their Igwe Gerald Mbamalu over acts they said were unbecoming of a royal father,…
The president-elect intends to name Cecilia Rouse, Neera Tanden and Wally Adeyemo to senior roles in his administration.
After facing criticism for the lack of diversity in his first round of hires, President-elect Joe Biden plans to announce three people of color for leading positions on his economic team.
According to two people close to…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has re-elected Comrade Marwan Mustapha has been as President, running unopposed to lead the affairs of the Union for the next four years.
In her 4th National Delegates Conference (NDC), JUSUN also elected other officers, a step they claim signifies the strength of the internal democracy culture of…
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have faulted the former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and the Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, over what they labelled as the wrongful issuance of the certificate of…
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Afe Babalola, has blamed the growing insecurity and socio-politico-economic problems in Nigeria on lack of functional and quality education at the different levels in the country.
He argued that “without quality education, a country is doomed.”
The legal icon also called on…
The Federal Government will next week commence installation of five million solar home systems in under-served and off-grid communities across the country, according to sources in the presidency.
The programme, which would be executed across the country, is in continuation of coordinated implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), a response mechanism by the Muhammadu…
*CAC Reverses Withdrawal After Appeal As Lawyers Question Legality
The Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission has reversed the decision withdrawing the accreditation of six Lawyers, protesting against the poor service delivery of the Commission, TheNigeriaLawyer Confirmed.
Lawyers had taken to the Commission on 23rd and 27th of July, 2020 to protest against the undue…
There was a drama at the Kwannawa motor park in Dange-Shuni local government area of Sokoto state on Sunday as a commercial driver identified one of his abductors amongst his passengers,
The driver (name withheld) was kidnapped along Kankara in Katsina state while returning from Kano about two months ago.
Our correspondent learnt that the…