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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an investigation into the alleged poor feeding of inmates at Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar, Cross River state. The minister said a comprehensive investigation would be conducted to unravel the truth regarding the issues so that those responsible would be made to account for their actions. Tunji-Ojo […]

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa and other Service Chiefs to relocate to Sokoto State over persistent banditry attacks in the state and the northeast region. They are also directed to supervise operations from Sokoto State to eliminate the threats of banditry, […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has acknowledged experiencing financial difficulties due to the cost of supplying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol, which has been affecting the sustainability of its supply operations. The NNPCL’a Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a press statement on Sunday, September 1. The statement said: […]

The Nigerian government has clarified that its planned electricity subsidy for tertiary educational institutions may only apply to 37 federal universities and seven teaching hospitals affiliated with some of them. The government also said the private businesses inside the selected institutions will not benefit from the subsidy. The proposed subsidy is in response to the […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has implemented a series of initiatives aimed at reducing the time it takes for companies to list their shares on the Nigerian stock exchange. A statement from the SEC on Sunday, September 1, said the reforms are part of a broader effort to improve the efficiency, attractiveness, […]

A retired senior police officer has revealed that a real-time tracking technological platform, once instrumental in cracking criminal cases by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), ended up being misused by politicians to monitor their “enemies and mistresses.” The officer made this revelation while responding to questions about the breakdown of the system put in place […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed the data showing student loan applicants by state of origin. President Bola Tinubu in July launched NELFUND. The revised Student Loan Act 2024 was signed to remove financial barriers and make education more accessible to all Nigerian students, regardless of their economic background. The loans cover tuition, […]

The Lagos State Government has constituted a medical panel to review the clinical circumstances leading to the death of Waheed Ayilara, Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos state Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ayilara died at […]

Ibrahim A. Bako Esq (Notary Public), the Immediate Past Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Suleja Branch, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN on his assumption of duty as the 32nd President of the NBA, the largest Bar Association in Africa. In his congratulatory message, Bako expressed his conviction that […]

*Says Community-Based Legal Dispute Resolution Crucial For Enhancing Access To Justice A civil society group, Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), has emphasised the urgent need for a national justice framework in Nigeria to involve traditional institutions in enhancing access to justice in the country. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 Justice Needs […]

Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, the newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has announced the immediate formation of the Annual General Conference Planning Committee to ensure adequate time for preparations and planning of the next Annual General Conference (AGC). During his inaugural speech, Osigwe emphasized the importance of early commencement of the […]

In a move to strengthen the NBA’s role in upholding professional ethics and discipline, the newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, has announced the establishment of the LPDC Rules Watch Committee. During his inaugural address, Osigwe emphasized the non-negotiable nature of maintaining the highest standards of ethics […]