Special Adviser to the Delta State governor on trade and export promotion, Mrs. Shimite Love, has raised concerns over the practice of slavery and forced labour in Delta State. Shimite, who spoke to journalists in Asaba yesterday, frowned upon the practice of modern-day slavery, mostly in restaurants. "I was told Delta practises slavery, but I…

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that Nigeria is "technically bankrupt" and urged the Federal Government to implement urgent restructuring for the country to progress. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today, Obaseki said the nation is unable to cover its expenditures due to insufficient earnings, while government spending remains high. “Nigeria…

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has approved the suspension of two Sharia Court registrars for alleged fraudulent activities. The accused, Jamilu Ibrahim and Zubairu Sulaiman, are both judicial workers attached to the state Upper Sharia Court. The current suspension comes three months after the Commission issued similar disciplinary actions against three magistrates and a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), Hashim Abioye, of obstructing attempts to address nomination infractions involving its candidates ahead of the 48-hour deadline given by the electoral body. OSIEC had on Wednesday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the APC, Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and…

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has declared the sale and alienation of assets, as well stocks of a limited liability company, Kay Nath Nigeria Limited, by an old generation bank illegal, null and void.