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Ignatius Kaigama, the archbishop of Abuja, says the stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, was a devastating blow to the community. On Saturday, at least 10 people, including children, were reported to have died in a stampede that occurred during the distribution of rice at the church. In a condolence message to […]

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has blamed the spate of deadly stampedes across the country on the government’s failure to address worsening economic conditions. Expressing grave concern about the tragedies, the advocacy group accused both federal and state governments of “weaponising poverty,” creating an environment where desperate citizens now risk their lives […]

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, where about 10 people are feared dead and several others injured during a stampede. The incident took place during a food distribution event organized by the Justice, Development, and Peace Commission (JDPC), the charity organ of the Catholic Church. […]

A stampede during the Obijackson Foundation’s Annual Rice Sharing event at the Amaranta Stadium in Okija, Anambra State, has claimed the lives of an unconfirmed number of residents, mostly women. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning, turning a charitable tradition into a somber event. Videos circulating on social media depict a disturbing scene, with […]

Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, delivered a keynote address at the Nigerian Law School’s 2024 Annual Conference, emphasizing the importance of legal education in shaping Nigeria’s future. He highlighted the need for continuous professional development and adherence to ethical standards among legal practitioners. Gadzama also discussed the challenges facing the legal profession, including technological advancements and globalization, […]

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said the 60,000 barrels per day, bpd, old Port Harcourt Refinery remains fully operational. Port Harcourt Refinery resumed operations in November 2024 after some years of rehabilitation, thus boosting domestic supply. Meanwhile, some media reports have it that the operations of the refinery have stopped, leaving tanker drivers […]

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has written a formal petition to the Inspector-General of Police, urging an investigation into alleged threats made by High Chief Mike Oshaloni, the Oloti of Ado Ekiti and head of the Afe Babalola family, against lawyers in Ado Ekiti. In the letter […]

Ardogreen Energy Limited and its parent companies, Messrs Ardova Plc. and Petrodev Oil and Gas Limited, have formalised a Risk Service Agreement with Messrs HSI Energies Limited for the development of the Olua Field on PPL (Petroleum Prospecting Licence) 203. The scope of the agreement includes drilling the Olua-1 and Olua-2 wells and installing field […]

The President of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samuel Oladele, has urged Christians to wholeheartedly seek Jesus as their ultimate superstar, just as the wise men in the Bible did. Pastor Oladele made this call during the church’s 2024 Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, held on Friday. Speaking on the theme, […]

By Farooq A. Kperogi Kemi Badenoch, current leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, recently disavowed her Nigerian identity because of her resentment at being associated with northern Nigeria. “Being Yoruba is my true identity,” she said, “and I refuse to be lumped with northern people of Nigeria, who ‘were our ethnic enemies,’ all in the […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and seven Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs). The service also announced the promotion of 4,291 senior officers. Customs also approved a posthumous promotion in honour of the late Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Etop Andrew Essien, who passed away on June 25, […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) continues to strengthen its role in national security and governance, as Mr. Bulus Yohanna Atsen, fsi, presented his report on the recently concluded Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 17 of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) to the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, on December 17, 2024. Mr. […]