‘Sultan Can’t Impose Sharia On Yorubaland’ — Akintoye’s Group Rejects Islamic Courts Push
The Yoruba Nation Self-Determination Movement has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III’s recent call for the imposition of Sharia law in Yorubaland as “disrespectful”. The secessionist…
‘Customs Suspends 4% Import Charge’– Halts FOB Value Implementation After Criticism
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has suspended implementation of the 4 per cent charge on the Free On-Board (FOB) value of imports. The Spokesman of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, made…
‘Police HQ Orders Immediate Retirement Of Officers’ – Directive Affects Those Over 60 Or With 35+ Years Of Service
The Police Force Headquarters in Abuja has issued a directive mandating the immediate retirement of officers who have served for more than 35 years or are over 60 years old,…
[DOWNLOAD] ‘Nigeria Launches National Arbitration, ADR Policy’ – 2024 Initiative Tackles Challenges, Aligns With Global Treaties
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 2024, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leading hub for…
AGF Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Committee To Tackle Widespread Graft
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Tuesday inaugurated the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Ministerial Committee, aimed at curbing corruption across both the…
‘Senate Probes Missing Firearms In Police Force’ — 3,907 Guns, Mostly AK-47s, Unaccounted For
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, came under fire on Tuesday as the Senate expressed dissatisfaction with the Nigeria Police Force’s explanation regarding 3,907 assault rifles and pistols allegedly…
“Katsina CJ Approves Election Tribunals In Each Zone” — Panels To Handle Petitions, Appeals For Feb 15 Council Polls
The Katsina State Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar, has approved the immediate constitution of local government election tribunals ahead of the February 15 council polls in the state.…
UNIZIK Student, Lecturer’s Daughter, Attacks And Bites Lecturer In Viral Campus Incident
There was chaos at the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, after a yet-to-be-identified female student attacked and bit a lecturer during a heated altercation. The incident, which occurred…
‘Federal High Court Sets Easter Vacation’ — Break Runs April 16-28, Three Divisions Stay Open For Urgent Cases
Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, has announced that the court will begin its annual Easter vacation on April 16. The break, which will…
‘Supreme Court Didn’t Decide Rivers Speaker’ – Falana SAN Says Budget Appeal Dismissal Not Merit Ruling
*Argues That Three Members Can Carry Out Legislative Functions Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has clarified that the Supreme Court’s dismissal of an…