FG Freezes Bank Accounts of CJN Onnoghen
Although vice president Yemi Osinbajo said President Muhammadu Buhari was not aware of the trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, at the Code of Conduct…
New Police IG issues controversial first orders It
It was drama Tuesday at the Ikeja Government Reservation Area (GRA) headquarters of the Lagos Police Command, after it was learnt that the new Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed…
Court ruling on Patience Jonathan’s alleged N12.2b fraud on Feb 11
A Federal High Court will deliver judgment in an application seeking final forfeiture of $8.4 million and N9.2 billion allegedly linked to former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun…
Even if 2019 is rigged.
As we begin the countdown to 2019 general election in Nigeria, the political happenings and activities in the country are becoming interesting. The interesting part is that something which in…
Editorial: Buhari’s Unacceptable Assault on the Judiciary
If nothing else, the planned arraignment of Justice Walter Onnoghen, Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over charges bordering on alleged failure to declare…
Controversial IGP Idris finally retires, Buhari shortlists replacement
Amid the broad range of swelling opinions against his retention; and the controversy over whether he should retire according to the extant public service rules or remain in his post…
INEC Chief urges US, EU to stop Visas to Nigerian Elite, Politicians
If the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Mike Igini, has his way, the United States and the European Union (EU) countries will, beginning tomorrow, stop the…
Niger Delta Militants threaten attacks on Oil infrastructure over CJN’s arraignment.
A coalition of Niger Delta agitators are threatening to attack the nation’s oil infrastructure if the federal government does not back down on its plan to arraign the Chief Justice…
The Onnoghen Conundrum:Who Has Bewitched Nigeria?
Permit me to begin this contribution with a few comparisons. Consider the following. Mr. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was elected President of Ghana in 2016. His father Edward Akuffo-Addo, was…
By This Time Four Years Ago.
This is an election year. In fact, the general election s barely one month away. Yes, by February 16, Nigerians will troop out to the polls to elect a President…