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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on September 29, 2025, swear in 57 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). The swearing-in ceremony is part of activities lined up to formally begin the 2025/2026 legal year of the apex court, among other events. A statement by the Court’s Director of Information and […]
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the elite professional body of Managing Directors, Directors of News and Editors of print, broadcast and corporate online organisations, will hold its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) from November 3-6, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. According to a press statement on Sunday jointly signed by […]
A new levy on radio, television, and other electronic devices imposed by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has been met with widespread criticism from residents and business owners, who described it as an oppressive and ill-timed “multiple taxation” that threatens the survival of businesses in the nation’s capital. The controversy stemmed from the recently […]
The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Aisha Garba, has expressed deep shock over the news of the unfortunate explosion that occurred at LGEA Primary School, Ater, in Ukum local government area of Benue State, which affected some of the pupils. Seven pupils were reportedly injured in an explosion that occurred at […]
Nigeria’s fiscal condition remains under strain as the Federal Government spent a staggering 69 per cent of its total 2024 revenues on debt servicing. This was revealed in the latest Budget Implementation Report (BIR) released by the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF). The report showed that out of the N19.354 trillion earned in 2024, […]
The Federal Government has revoked 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of annual service fees, as part of efforts to reform and sanitise Nigeria’s mining sector. In a statement released Sunday in Abuja, Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, confirmed the revocation, which affected various categories of mineral […]
Controversial social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has dismissed a viral AI-made picture linking him to Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, amid speculations surrounding her alleged pregnancy. In a post shared via his Facebook handle on Sunday, VDM described the viral photo as fake and AI-generated, insisting that it was made […]
Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday attended first church service after his reinstatement as governor with an appeal to the people of the state to intensify prayers for his administration as it began a fresh chapter of governance. Fubara made the appeal while speaking during the 2025 harvest and thanksgiving service at Saint […]
Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended President Bola Tinubu for restoring History as a compulsory subject to bridge a major gap in academic pursuit in educational institutions. The governor who made the commendation during a book launch to mark the 15th coronation anniversary of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, charged […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International (AI) have asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the charge filed against Omoyele Sowore, X and Facebook. The organisations, in a joint letter dated September 20, 2025, also expressed concerns about state security agencies’ increasing use of court cases to harass and intimidate Nigerians. SERAP […]
