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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, into the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital in Nasarawa State. The decision was made following a request from the Nasarawa State Government aimed at improving medical education and enhancing healthcare delivery in the region. According to a statement […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied media reports (not TheNigeriaLawyer) alleging that N54billion forfeited by some associates of a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, was ‘shared’ among certain ministers and aides of President Bola Tinubu, in collaboration with EFCC officials. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the Chief Medical Director of the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. The President also approved the reappointment of Professor Yusuf Jibrin Bara as the Chief Medical Director of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi. Both appointments are for the second […]

Chairperson of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, has offered explanation into the recent changes at the company. The shake-up, which led to the exit of many long-serving directors, is part of a broader strategy to align with regulatory requirements and ensure the company’s future growth, according to Dokpesi Jnr. DAAR Communications boss clarified that the […]

*Damagum Replies Clark — Be Father To All, Don’t Be Sentimental Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Iliya Damagum, has said he is being pushed to the wall, warning that if he opens his mouth, it will not be pleasant. Speaking at the inauguration of the party’s reconciliation and disciplinary committees […]

*Effective September 1st, 2024 The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian Passport effective from 1st September 2024. The spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), DCI Kenneth Udo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the move was a part of the efforts to maintain the […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has charged Nigerian judges to justify their new pay increase by rebuilding public confidence in the judiciary. The NBA president, Yakubu Maikyau, said in a statement on Wednesday that the review of judicial remuneration comes as an inspiration for his association to continue its push for judicial reforms. “Going forward, […]

*Warns Against Desecrating Justice System, Vows Legal Action The chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State held a joint press conference to address the recent public statements made by Chief Tony C. Okocha, JP, DSSRS, against Hon. Justice S. H. Aprioku of the High Court of Rivers State. […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Daser David as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with a deep […]

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has upheld the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified the impeachment of Philip Shaibu as the deputy governor of Edo State and ordered his immediate reinstatement. A three-member panel of justices of the appellate court held in a unanimous judgement on Tuesday that Shaibu remains Edo […]

*Says Yahaya Bello’s Objections to N80 Billion Money Laundering Charges Lack Merit The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed two appeals by former Kogi State Governor Mr. Yahaya Bello seeking to halt his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on an N80 billion money laundering charge. A three-man panel of the […]

*Adjourns to August 29 Tobenna Erojikwe, the first runner-up in the recently concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election, has taken legal action to compel the provision of materials used in the National Officers Election held on July 20, 2024. Erojikwe emerged as first runner-up with 10,998 votes behind the winner who secured 20,435 votes. […]