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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said that more governors from the opposition parties were putting finishing touches in preparation to joining President Bola Tinubu in the ruling party, just as he noted that Nigerians were already seeing the positive outcomes of the Tinubu-led administration. Akpabio stated this on Tuesday at the launch of […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has granted amnesty to 36 convicts serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife, respectively, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, said the gesture was made in line with the powers conferred […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to review how British courts interpret international human rights laws as part of his government’s effort to curb immigration and deport more migrants. In an interview aired on Wednesday, Starmer said his administration was examining how existing legal protections, particularly those covering refugees, torture, and children’s rights, are […]
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals has marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with the launch of its B2B E-Commerce Platform and Scepter360 Pharma, signaling a new era of innovation in the nation’s healthcare sector. While the full Scepter360 healthcare technology suite is still in development, these two live solutions were designed to tackle some of Nigeria’s most persistent […]
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on public and private sector organisations in Nigeria to integrate fraud risk assessment and control into their governance structures as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability. Olukoyede made the call in Abuja on Tuesday at the launch of ISO […]
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on citizens to go beyond ceremonial observances and embrace a renewed commitment to national values, patriotism, and responsible citizenship. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, emphasised that the moment […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike over disagreement with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical. PENGASSAN President, Comrade Festus Osifo, while announcing the suspension in Abuja on Wednesday afternoon, said the union chose to suspend the strike out of respect for national institutions and the mediation effort […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has approved the commencement of online applications by lawyers seeking appointment as Notaries Public of Nigeria. The approval was aimed at revolutionising the appointment process for legal practitioners. The Director of Information and Public Relations of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Dr Festus Akande, in a […]
Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, has urged Nigerians not to give up hope in the country but instead, demand accountability from leaders as the country marks its 65th Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on Wednesday, Senator Usman acknowledged that […]
Former Ekiti State governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, has showered encomiums on his longtime associate and political ally, Lere Olayinka, describing him as a “man of wisdom, loyalty and relevance” in a heartfelt birthday tribute. In a voice note made public in a WhatsApp group on Wednesday, Fayose praised Olayinka’s journey from modest beginnings in Okemesi […]