Courts decline applications to restrain recognition of new Kano Emirate law
Justice Nura Sagir of Kano high court on Tuesday rejected the application filed by Kano’s prominent citizens seeking a court order to restrain recognition of the new Kano emirate laws.…
Atiku: Buhari is mortgaging Nigeria’s future with debts
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday accused President Muhammadu Buhari of borrowing away Nigeria’s future by sinking the nation into more debts. His criticism coincided with the signing into law…
Editorial: As Orji Kalu goes to prison with his salary and emoluments
It is indeed sad, if not pathetic, that the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly has become an embarrassing symbol of how not to be representatives of the people.…
UniAbuja sacks two Dons, demotes others for sexual marks trafficking
The University of Abuja has sacked two of its professors over alleged inappropriate relationships with some female students. Two other lecturers, one of who holds a doctorate, were demoted by…
APC can’t replace Akpabio for Akwa Ibom Senate rerun – INEC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) may not field a candidate for the January 25, 2020 senatorial rerun in Akwa Ibom North-west senatorial district, ordered by the Court of Appeal, after…
APC lifts suspension on Akeredolu, Amosun,Okorocha, others
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lifted the suspension it slammed on Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu SAN; former governors of Ogun and…
Edo 2020: APC might field two rival candidates as Obaseki-Oshiomhole feud escalates
As the battle for political supremacy between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, escalates, indicators have emerged that the ruling…
Buhari Signs 2020 Budget Today
Eleven days after the National Assembly passed the N10.594 trillion 2020 budget, President Muhammadu Buhari will today sign the 2020 Appropriation Bill into law. The N10.59 trillion budget, which will…
Court affirms Rivers ownership of Soku oilfields, orders Bayelsa to refund derivation funds
The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday ruled that the disputed Soku oil fields located in Akuku-Toru LGA belong to Rivers and not Bayelsa State. Accordingly, Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered transfer…
Nigeria Loses $400bn to Illicit Financial Flows – Malami
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), yesterday decried the level of illicit financial flows, noting that Nigeria has lost over $400 billion to some…