“Withdraw Threats, Negotiate With Striking Lawyers” — NBA Backs Kwara Law Officers’ Welfare Demands
…Nationwide Solidarity Action Looms As State Chapters Remain On Standby The Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, has cautioned the Kwara State Government against invoking the “no work, no pay” rule…
“From ‘Money-Swallowing Snake’ To Technology-Driven Institution” — Oloyede Bows Out, Says “I Leave JAMB Better Than I Met It”
Outgoing Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, has described leaving the examination body better than he met it as the greatest achievement of his 10-year…
“Electricity Subsidy To End From 2027, But No Immediate Tariff Hike” — FG
The Federal Government has announced that it will begin phasing out electricity subsidies from 2027 as part of reforms aimed at addressing mounting debts and restoring financial stability to Nigeria’s…
“ICE Begins Arresting Foreigners With Expired Visas At US Airports” — Spouses Of Citizens, Skilled Workers, Asylum Seekers Reportedly Targeted
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have begun arresting foreign nationals with expired visas at airports across the United States, including spouses of US citizens, …
“Africa Must Add Value To Its Minerals Before Export” — Okonjo-Iweala Urges Stronger Regional Trade
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged Nigeria and other African countries to deliberately process and add value to the …
“SEC Begins Full Electronic Registration For Capital Market Operators” — Says New ePortal Will Cut Delays, Strengthen Oversight
The Securities and Exchange Commission has commenced the implementation of a fully electronic registration system for Capital Market Operators as part of efforts to improve …
“Breaking A 66-Year Barrier Is Historic” — Prof. Ojukwu SAN Hails NBA President-Elect As Critics Question Silence On Disenfranchised Voters
Prof. Ernest Ojukwu, SAN, has celebrated the emergence of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association, describing …
“Court Reduces Miyetti Allah President’s Bail From ₦2bn To ₦1bn” — Orders Surety To Provide Abuja Property
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday reduced the ₦2 billion bail bond earlier imposed on the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, …
“Cross River LG Workers Protest 11 Months’ Unpaid Salaries” — Government Promises Resolution Within Two Weeks
Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Calabar, demanding the immediate payment of 11 months’ salary …
“Achike Udenwa Sues Kenneth Okonkwo For ₦5bn Over Alleged Extortion Claim” — Seeks Retraction, Public Apology And Removal Of Posts
Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa, has filed a ₦5 billion defamation suit against lawyer, politician and Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo over comments …