Tag: Nigeria

Law Firm Withdraws from Case of Abuja Bolt Driver Allegedly Assaulted by Lawmaker

In a surprising development, the law firm representing Stephen Abuwatseye, a Bolt driver allegedly assaulted by Alex Ikwechegh,…

Enugu Hosts NBA’s Final NEC Meeting of 2024 – A New Era Under Mazi Afam Osigwe

5th November, 2024 Distinguished NEC Members, As we depart from our various locations for the National Executive Committee…

Minister of Education Abolishes 18-Year Age Benchmark for Tertiary Admission

The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has officially abolished the 18-year minimum age requirement for admission…

Court Orders Forfeiture of Properties Linked to Emefiele.

The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Deinde Dipeolu, has ruled for the final forfeiture…

Amnesty International and Obiageli Ezekwesili Condemn Trial of Minors

International human rights organization Amnesty International (AI) and former Minister of Education Obiageli Ezekwesili have both expressed strong…

NGO Calls for Ban on Corporal Punishment in Ogun Schools After Student’s Death

Following the tragic death of a Senior Secondary School 2 student, Monday Arijo, of Obada Secondary School in…

Kidnapped Kaduna Doctor Regains Freedom After 10 Months in Captivity

In a distressing incident last year, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a resident doctor at the National Eye Centre in…

NASU, SSANU Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Unmet Demands

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior…

FG Withdraws Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive.

In a surprising turn of events, the Bola Tinubu-led government has withdrawn the money laundering charges against Tigran…

Supreme Court to Rule on EFCC Legality in Case Brought by 19 States

Today, the Supreme Court is set to deliver a critical judgment on the legality of the Economic and…

NDLEA Responds to Senator Ashiru’s Criticism Amid Drug Allegations

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has strongly countered criticisms from Kwara South Senator Oyeyola Ashiru, asserting…

DHQ Refutes Reports of Acting Chief of Army Staff Appointment

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that there is no appointment of an acting Chief of Army Staff…