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In a surprising turn of events, the Rivers State Government has taken the drastic step of shutting down the operations of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM in Port Harcourt. This decision comes amidst an ongoing land dispute between the state government and Daar Communications, Plc., the parent company of AIT and Raypower FM. […]

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Citizens of Gabon, the small Central African country and former bastion of French colonialism in the Congo Basin, broke out in spontaneous celebration at the news of the ouster of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, on 30 August 2023. This is the 22nd coup attempt in Africa since 2013, and the 11th […]

By Sylvester Udemezue (1) NEEDLESS CONTROVERSY OVER PORTABLE’S APPEARANCE AT NBA-AGC 2023’S UNBARRED SHOW: Reacting to the controversy that had trailed the performance of controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, at a night event tagged ‘Unbarred’, which the NBA had organised as part of activities lined up for the NBA-AGC 2023, which held […]

Justice Mary Ukaego Peter Odili of the Supreme Court (retired) delivered insightful remarks at a recent colloquium in Abuja celebrating Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN’s 25th anniversary as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Speaking at the event themed “The Nigeria of Our Dreams: A Call to Patriots,” Justice Odili acknowledged the “storm” generated by the 2023 elections, […]

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has expressed strong discontent over the continued failure to implement financial autonomy for the judiciary by state governors. At its recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on September 2nd, 2023 in Abuja, JUSUN outlined its positions on several salient issues in a communique. Regarding removal of fuel subsidies, […]

President Bola Tinubu has stated the reason he recalled all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, had earlier confirmed that the ambassadors were recalled, but did not state the reason. “President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their […]

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of a pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, as the new Soun of Ogbomosoland. The announcement was contained in a statement on Saturday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola. Olayiwola said the […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) successfully concluded its 63rd Annual General Conference at the M.K.O Abiola Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 25th to September 1st, 2023, under the theme “Getting it Right; Charting the Course for Nigeria’s Nation Building.” With over 16,000 registered attendees, including 26 speakers and 99 panelists, the conference addressed crucial […]

The Management of the University of Calabar (UniCal) has debunked claims of any increase in school charges. The clarification made in a statement by office of the institution’s Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, on Saturday came on the heels of a report online that the university had increased its charges. Egbe referred to the news as […]

A fresh controversy has erupted between private security firm Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) and the Nigerian Navy (NN) over a foiled oil theft operation in Lagos on August 29. The Nigerian Navy stated that its patrol team arrested four TSSNL operatives near Ikotu community in Lekki while allegedly attempting to steal crude oil. […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has voiced its concerns over its inability to secure convictions in corruption cases, including high-profile ones. Wilson Uwajaren, the spokesperson for the EFCC, spoke to journalists in Kaduna State, highlighting the challenges faced in the speedy prosecution of corruption cases and securing convictions. Uwajaren pointed out that the […]

GTCO Profit Rises Sharply over N357bn FX Gain Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc’s profit settled at N280.482 billion in the first half of 2023, from N77.557 billion in the comparable period, a push that was majorly supported by net foreign currency revaluation gain. According to the group financials, net income rose to N177.458 billion […]