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The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has released the much-anticipated official magazine for the upcoming NBA elections. This publication serves as a vital resource for NBA members, providing them with detailed information about the candidates vying for various positions within the association. The magazine includes comprehensive profiles of each candidate, showcasing their […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the comments made by Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), accusing the APC-led federal government of attempting to create a new breed of Boko Haram terrorists and insurgents in Northern Nigeria. In a […]

*Calls for INEC Action on Vacant Assembly Seats in Rivers State FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information and South South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Nyesom Wike to remain focused and concentrate in the nation’s Capital because he has a lot to do and leave Rivers […]

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed his nonchalance towards the ongoing investigation into his administration by the state House of Assembly, doubting the probe’s success. He made this statement while celebrating Sallah with his associates in Kaduna State. He also counselled them to avoid a verbal confrontation with the Governor Uba Sani’s aide, predicting […]

*Urge NBA To Reconsider AGC Registration Fees The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ohafia Branch, has expressed strong disapproval of the high registration fees set for the 2024 Annual General Conference (AGC) scheduled to take place in Lagos. In an open letter addressed to the NBA President, the branch conveyed the concerns of its members regarding […]

The Diocese on the Niger (Anglican Communion), Onitsha, Anambra State, has set up a nine-man panel to investigate the cause of the building collapse at the premises of the Dennis Memorial Grammar School in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of the state. The panel was set up on Tuesday by the Anglican Church, DMGS Old […]

Opposition federal lawmakers under the aegis of G60 have called for treason charges to be filed against 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State over their alleged failed plan to illegally remain in power beyond June 17. At an emergency press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the lawmakers accused the former local government chairmen […]

By Femi Falana SAN In the last one week, the Federal High Court and the National Industrial Court have separately conferred jurisdiction on themselves to determine chieftaincy matters. Both decisions are highly erroneous as they cannot be justified under sections 251 and 254(C) of the Constitution. As will be demonstrated anon, both courts conveniently overruled […]

AFEX: GTBank Drags 60 Bank Chiefs to Court over N17bn Debt Guaranty Trust Bank, GTBank, has dragged 60 top executives of 13 commercial banks to court over a N17 billion Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) debt. The affected persons include chairmen, chief executive officers, directors, and company secretaries of the 13 banks. They are facing contempt […]

Geregu Power Targets N9.874bn Profit in Q3, Cash to Reduce Cash rich Geregu Power Plc has estimated a total profit of N9.87 billion for the third quarter of 2024, according to the company’s regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange, NGX. Its profit target is projected on total revenue of N42.511 billion in the same […]

Bitcoin Price Dips to $65,300 over Sustain Selloffs Bitcoin price decline to $65.300 level on Monday has pulled back the global crypto market cap to $2.38 trillion, translating to 2.11% decrease over the last day. The biggest cryptocurrencies were modestly down, with one industry analyst citing uncertainty around US spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds as a […]

Naira Dips by 221.34% in 12-Month, Fluctuation Fuels inflation The depreciation of the Nigerian naira fueled inflation surge in the country, though analysts are expecting moderation in consumer price index in the coming month. In the last 12 months, the naira has lost more than 221% of its purchasing power following a decision to devalue […]