Remains Of Former Nigerian Ambassador To US Set For Repatriation

The body of Late Justice Sylvanus Nsofor, the former Nigerian ambassador to the US, is set to be flown back home on Wednesday for burial. Nsofor, a retired justice of the Court of Appeal, died in the US on Dec 10 after a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Ahead of the repatriation, the…

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Gov. Bello Swears In Chief Judge, Customary Court Of Appeal President

The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has sworn in a new Chief Judge of the State and President, Kogi State Customary Court of Appeal. They are Justices Henry Olusiyi and John Olowosegun. Speaking after the justices took their oath of office at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Lokoja, Governor Bello urged the judicial…

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There will be trouble if FG neglects yearnings of Niger Delta region

In this interview with our Correspondent CHUKWUDI EJIMOFOR, High Chief Anabs Sara Igbe, National Coordinator, South-South Elders Forum, and immediate past spokesman of PANDEF, cautions the Federal Government not to jettison calls for the restructuring of the country. There were threats by some militants in the Niger Delta to blow up the pipelines in the region immediately…

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Strike looms at CAC as union issues 21-day ultimatum to management

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja is spoiling for an industrial dispute with the management of the commission over what it termed “lingering industrial relations issues” bordering on injustice allegedly meted out to members of staff. In a notice…

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Well-Being

Abraham Lincoln: A Courage Born of Depression

Abraham Lincoln knew great loss and deep sorrow throughout his life, and it may be that his lifelong melancholia gave him the strength to handle the crises of his years as president. By Elizabeth Sherril I t was my grandfather who gave me a lifelong love of Abraham Lincoln, one that was to help me…

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I SING

I sing For the times of peace and plenty For the times of laughter and love For stomachs filled with bounties For brows kissed with kindness For lovers sated with pleasure. I sing For mornings of disquiet and Perplexity turning to assurance. I sing In the moonlit night, The wind carrying my melody to…

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JUSTICE

By Kirsten Okenwa Who has seen the abode of Justice? Where does she thrive and rest in solemnity, Reigning as chieftain, defying wickedness? Who knows the domain of Justice, Where does she hold sway? Is she satisfied after a day in the courts, Does her grey hair inspire equity? Does Justice prowl the streets in…

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Judiciary

Kanyip charting a new course for the National Industrial Court

With a sound background in academics, Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip who came in as the Court’s President a little over year ago has embarked on making quality labour justice delivery available to every litigant. Samuel Attah writes. Over the years his doggedness, scholarship and contributions to issues bordering on the strengthening of labour jurisprudence and…

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Judiciary

Supreme Court makes history, has highest number of justices in 57 years

F or the first time in its 57 years of existence, the Supreme Court of Nigeria now has 20 justices. This happened recently when the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Tanko Muhammad, swore in eight new Justices of the Supreme Court. The swearing-in, which took place at the Supreme Court complex, was sequel…

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Governor Wike puts developmental strides on the front burner

He insists that as a lawyer, the rule of law, independence of the judiciary and unhindered justice delivery are paramount to his administration. When Governor Nyesom Wike assumed office in 2015, he also pledged to embark on comprehensive urban renewal. This includes instituting projects that will transform the urban areas by improving the environment and…

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