Six Super Tucano Aircraft En Route Nigeria From US
The first batch of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft have departed the United States of America en route Nigeria, the Nigerian Air Force has said. NAF Director of Public Relations…
Instagram Admits Moderation Mistake Over Ra*ist Comments
Instagram has admitted it made mistakes in moderating racist abuse directed at England footballers following their Euros final loss. Following England’s loss to Italy on Sunday evening, the social media…
Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu’s Appeal Against Seizure Of $9.7m, £74,000
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Andrew Yakubu against the order of Federal High Court,…
[UPDATED] Senate Passes Electoral Bill, Empowers NCC To Determine E-Transmission Of Results
*A Total Of 52 Senators Voted In Favour While 28 Voted Against. *Rejects Electronic Transfer Of Election Results Nigerian senators on Thursday denied the electoral commission (INEC) the power to…
Unless The Bench And Bar Work Together Harmoniously, Justice Cannot Be Effectively Administered — Justice O. A. Otisi JCA
*Says The lawyer serves the demands of justice best when he acknowledges that it is not his job to win cases by all means, but to assist the Court with…
NESREA Seizes Endangered Birds, Warns Against Domesticating Wildlife [PHOTOs]
The Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, Prof Aliyu Jauro has warned against trading in wild animals and keeping them as pets. Prof. Jauro gave…
Why We No Longer Pursue Fleeing Traffic Offenders — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, says it had come up with an easier way of apprehending fleeing drivers, instead of getting involved in a car chase.…
Osborne Foreshore: Court Slams Stop Work Order On Lekki Gardens, Foreshore Waters
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim injunction restraining Lekki Gardens Estate Ltd and Foreshore Waters Ltd from constructing, developing, building or carrying out any further construction,…
Uproar In Senate Over Electronic Transmission Of Results
*Amendment Surrenders Electronic Transmission To NCC There was uproar on the floor of the Red Chamber on Thursday as lawmakers commenced clause by clause consideration of the report of its…
Senate Okays Professor Adam As INEC National Commissioner
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Professor Sani Adam for appointment as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to represent North Central. The confirmation…