The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu step down from his position. The administration has rejected this demand, calling it “childish,” “baseless,” and a diversion from the nation’s governance. Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser for information and strategy, made the announcement public on Monday. … Read more
The Abia State chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria has petitioned the state government to furnish official automobiles and secure parking spaces within the state’s courthouses. Chief Magistrate Ngozi Lakwa’s private vehicle was stolen last week as she was attending to official business outside the Umuahia High Court complex. This theft prompted the appeal. … Read more
A group in Plateau State known as KPFAN has scolded former governor Jonah David Jang for his stance against a court decision that recognised Hausa indigeneship in Jos North Local Government Area on the basis of birth and long-term residency. In a statement released in response to the verdict on Saturday, Jang had warned that … Read more
Obama, a former US president, has revealed a new picture by Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby; the two worked together to capture significant moments in Obama’s life and political career. This year’s Juneteenth commemorations will mark the beginning of the artwork’s display in the “Hope and Change” foyer of the Obama Presidential Center, which Obama … Read more
In an order to quash a bench warrant and an arrest warrant that had been previously issued against Sadiya Umar Farouq, the former minister of humanitarian affairs petitioned the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, to delete them. In a case involving accusations of criminal conspiracy, misuse of office, and misappropriation of public … Read more
Kola Balogun, a specialist in defence and security, has pointed to ineffective local government as one of the main causes of insurgency and instability in Nigeria. Criminality and instability have flourished due to the limited presence of the government in several local government areas, according to Balogun, who is also the Secretary of the Defence … Read more
New security measures for the farming season have been implemented by the Yobe State Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin. These measures include a crackdown on vehicles operating without registration plates or with concealed numbers, as well as an intensified effort to curb the possession of dangerous weapons.M Public Relations Officer for the Command, SP … Read more
As a new humanitarian initiative, the effective conclusion of a prisoner swap agreement between Ethiopia and Nigeria has been praised by Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Obi thanked Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Ethiopian government for their roles in resolving the lengthy negotiations … Read more
On Tuesday, during his quarterly visit to the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ado-Ekiti, Chief Judge Lekan Ogunmoye of Ekiti State released 22 detainees who were awaiting trial. Section 12 of Ekiti State’s Administration of Criminal Justice Law and Section 34(1) of the 1999 Constitution both make it clear that the Chief Judge is required to do … Read more
An appeal by Elyakub Nabayi, a candidate for the House of Representatives, has begun hearing arguments at the Federal High Court in Dutse. Nabayi is contesting the results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, which chose Hussaini Adamu Jabo to represent the Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa region. During the virtual court session, plaintiff’s attorney Barrister … Read more