Judicial Independence
3 Dec
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening judicial independence and ensuring the timely delivery of justice. Speaking at the opening of a capacity-building workshop for magistrates, registrars, and court clerks at the Zamfara State High Court complex in Gusau, the governor highlighted the critical role of the Judiciary in a…
22 Oct
A coalition of 200 Civil Society Organisations have addressed what they termed a rape on the Nigerian constitution which they say is a threat to the security of the nation's democracy. The coalition represented by the President of Campaign for Democracy, Comrade Ifeanyi Odili and the Executive Director, Transparency and Accountability Network, Dr Dapo Oluwole…
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The Federal Government has secured 1,743 convictions across six phases of terrorism trials conducted between 2017 and 2024. Of these, 742 individuals were convicted, while 888 were discharged and acquitted due to insufficient evidence or other reasons. Additionally, 92 cases were adjourned. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Director of Public…
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Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for "many weeks" after suffering a hamstring injury in Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace, with manager Mikel Arteta describing his loss as a "huge" blow. The England winger went down midway through the first half at Selhurst Park on Saturday and had to be replaced by Leandro Trossard. "It…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has flagged off free bus rides to enable non-indigenes to travel home to celebrate Christmas and New Year in various parts of the country. According to him, the 710 travellers’ free rides will cushion the economic hardships caused by the federal government's recent removal of the fuel subsidy. Zulum,…
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The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it has saved 3,500 lives from different emergencies as of Dec. 23, 2024, while eight others lost their lives. The acting Director-General (D-G) of the department, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, disclosed this at the 2024 end-of-year media briefing in Abuja on Monday. Mohammed said that the people…
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The Plateau State House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Gabriel Dewan, has called on the state government to provide adequate funding for the state’s fire service. The house made the call after a motion of notice by Mr Abel Nimchak (APC, Langtang North North) during plenary on Monday in Jos. Nimchak said that…
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The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, has ordered watertight security across the state throughout the Yuletide period and beyond. He stated this today Monday, while briefing members of the Command Management Team as well as Tactical Commanders at the Command Headquarters, Lokoja. Kogi police command spokesperson SP William Ovye…
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Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu has assumed office as the 9th substantive Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC). Ribadu, while speaking in Abuja on Monday at the event organised by the management and staff of the commission, promised to revisit the laws of the commission for better service delivery. The Executive Secretary added that he…
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The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has threatened to shut down medical services in the nation's capital if their six-month unpaid salaries are not settled. Consequently, the doctors issued a 14-day ultimatum to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to meet their demands. The President, Dr George Ebong, who issued the…
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Heads of security agencies in Imo State have solicited the continued support of stakeholders to achieve hitch-free yuletide celebrations in the state. The security chiefs who made the call during a Joint Show of Force Security exercise in Owerri, on Monday, assured Imo citizens of their safety and protection during the yuletide celebrations. They disclosed…
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The Anambra government has said that the Oba community in Idemili Local Government Area does not have a traditional ruler at the moment. Mr. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, said this at a news conference in Awka on Monday. The people of Oba had allegedly conducted an election for a…