Okpebholo Approves ₦1bn Bursary For Edo Students In Tertiary Institutions Nationwide
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. In a statement…
“Beaten, Forced To Sign Statement Without Reading” — Gov. Otti Secures Freedom For Inmates Over Disputed Generator Sale
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State on Saturday received three Nigerians who regained their freedom after spending 26 years on death row at Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Lagos. Among…
Due Process Denied, Allegations Baseless — Ghana’s Chief Justice Torkornoo Decries Removal Tactics
In a historic address to the nation, Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has raised serious concerns about the ongoing process to remove her from office, describing it as a violation…
We Remain Committed To Protecting Judicial Officers — Bayelsa CJ Justice Ayemieye Assures After Kidnap Ordeal
The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye, has commended the collaborative efforts of security agencies and the Bayelsa State Government in the rescue of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro…
“Violation Of Secrecy Oath” — FCTA Queries Officer Over Alleged Disclosure Of Wike’s Son’s 2,500 Hectare Allocation
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued an official query to Mairiga Hassan Shahru, a Land Resource Officer I with the Department of Land Administration, over allegations of serious…
“Support Our Drive To Digitise Legislative Processes” — Conference Of Speakers Appeals To Chinese Government
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has called on the Chinese government to support its drive to digitise legislative processes across all state assemblies in the…
“State Creation Has Become A Ritual” — Ex-AGF Aondoakaa Says Most States Can’t Survive Independently
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has criticised the frequent push for state creation and constitutional amendments in Nigeria, warning that they…
“Failed to Establish Locus Standi” — Court Strikes Out Petition Against Union Homes Acquisition
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a petition seeking to halt the acquisition of Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc by ASO Savings…
“Minimum Wage Is A National Issue, Not For States” — Ajaero Vows Protest Over Proposed Labour Law Changes
The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared its opposition to any move by the National Assembly to transfer labour issues, including the matter of the minimum wage, from the exclusive legislative…
Delta Govt Extends Retirement Age Of Associate Professors To 70, Cites Need For Mentorship, Academic Growth
The Delta State Government has approved the extension of the retirement age for associate professors in state-owned universities from 65 to 70 years, a move described as both compassionate and…