The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that corruption in the judiciary and the abuse of power can contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law and diminish public confidence in the judicial system. Fagbemi stated this in his keynote address at The Gavel International yearly…

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Wole Olanipekun (SAN), at the weekend, supported the call for a single six-year term for President, Vice President, governors and deputy governors to achieve political stability, equity and accelerated development of the country. Olanipekun stated this in his country home, Ikere Ekiti, during the fifth empowerment programme…

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria has underscored the transformative power of entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment.   According to the group, the power of entrepreneurship could combat poverty, foster inclusion and inspire innovation.   GEN stressed the importance of entrepreneurship at the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Northern Nigeria Entrepreneurship Walk.   The exercise,…

The Sani Bello Foundation, in collaboration with the Graceland Health Development Foundation, Kaduna, has organised its yearly free medical and surgical outreach at the Kontagora General Hospital in Kontagora council area of Niger State. The initiative, which drew beneficiaries from across the country, was to provide critical healthcare services to under-served populations. Chairman of the…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commended governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states for their exceptional leadership efforts. It lauded their unwavering commitment to stabilisation under the Regional Stabilisation Facility (RSF). global agency noted that effective leadership had been instrumental in advancing recovery initiatives, rebuilding essential infrastructure, and restoring hope to communities devastated…