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Following a protest by the people of Idjerhe Kingdom, Ethiope West Council Area of Delta State, over an alleged shooting of their local vigilante commander and two others by policemen, the State Police Command has identified and detained the officers. The Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, according to a statement by the Command’s spokesman, DSP […]

The president of Senegal, Macky Sall, has justified his postponement of the election that would see him stay in office beyond constitutional tenure, saying it is to stabilise the country. “I am absolutely seeking nothing except to leave a country in peace and stability,” Mr Sall told Associates Press in an interview on Friday. In […]

Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, reflected on the preciousness of life just 21 days before his tragic death in a helicopter crash in California, United States. Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, his son, and Ogunbanjo perished on Friday night when their helicopter crashed near the Nevada border while en route to Las […]

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu It is widely said that Nigerian judges are over-worked and grossly underpaid. Senior lawyers have described the conditions of service of judges in the country as “a disgrace”. So poor indeed is their remuneration that in October 2023, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) doorstepped the federal government asking that the salaries […]

By Usman Sodiq Esq, INTRODUCTION Arbitration, as a dispute resolution mechanism, is pivotal in maintaining harmony and equity in a world often fraught with conflicts. On May 26, 2023, Nigeria took a significant step by enacting the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023 (AMA), replacing the previous Arbitration and Conciliation Act. This new legislation governs arbitration […]

By Opatola Victor In a recent development that ought to spark public outcry, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) held a retreat for its Board and Management in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. What caught the attention of many was the decision to broadcast the event live on AriseTv, thereby incurring significant expenses to broadcast […]

By Chinonso Izundu Introduction / Background of the Conflict Rivers State had been enmeshed in a political crisis since late October, 2023, when some Rivers State lawmakers tried to impeach the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers who made the move were believed to be acting on the orders of Nyesom Wike, the […]

The Hungarian president has announced her resignation over her decision to pardon a man convicted of helping cover up a sex abuse case at a children’s home as the controversy posed a challenge for Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán. The pardon decision was made last year but only caught the public’s attention over the past […]

Federal Civil Servants have expressed their frustration over the delayed payment of their January salaries, criticizing the government’s handling of the situation amid the country’s ongoing economic challenges. The outcry comes as workers from various federal establishments, including educational institutions, media houses, and government agencies, face increasing financial strain. A memo from the Office of […]

Among a dozen candidates cleared for the Edo State APC governorship primaries is former Zonal Organizing Secretary (South-South) Dr. Blessing Agbomhere. Dr. Agbomhere received his official clearance certificate Saturday along with 11 other aspirants hoping to clinch the party nomination. Clearance certificates signed by National Organizing Secretary Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu confirm Dr. Agbomhere has […]

Alcohol ban: Investments Worth N800bn may be Lost – stakeholders The ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and pet bottles less than 200ml may cause manufacturers and other stakeholders across the food and beverages value chain to lose  investments worth over N800 billion. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Distillers and Blenders Association of […]

CBN Pledges Exchange Rate Stability Despite FX Scarcity Despite the foreign currency scarcity challenge, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured of stability in the naira/ dollar exchange rate. The CBN Governor Mr Olayemi Cardoso, said this at an interface with the Senate Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance in Abuja on Friday. “In […]