Re-arraignment of Sirika, others on fresh 8-count charge stalled
By Edith Nwapi The plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, before Justice Suleman Belgore of the High Court of the…
WSICE 2024 honours Soyinka at 90, explores ideas around good governance, nation building
The 15th edition of the annual Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange, WSICE, is set to hold in two tranches: July 13 to 16 (virtual and onsite) in Nigeria; and July…
Rivers assembly crisis: Court strikes out LP’s suit against INEC, fines party N50,000
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out a suit filed by the Labour Party (LP) seeking an order compelling INEC to conduct fresh election…
UPDATE: Peter Obi pays surprise visit to Atiku, Saraki, Lamido
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi today, Monday, May 13 paid a visit to former vice-president and Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the 2023…
Why reading is imperative for national development – Tunji Olaopa
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has said that the development of a nation is tied to the importance its leaders and citizens attach to…
We have taken proactive measures to secure our farmers against herders attacks – Enugu Govt
By Stanley Nwanosiike The Enugu State Government says it has taken proactive and tested measures to ensure the security and safety of farmers to boost food sufficiency in the state.…
Lagos Taskforce raids illegal Agege ram markets
The Lagos State Taskforce, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, has launched a crackdown on illegal display and sale of livestock by roadside, inner streets and any…
Lasisi Olagunju: Taxing hunger in Iregba
By Lasisi Olagunju I do not believe that the president of any country will deliberately wreck everything. Their problem may be arrogance or ignorance – or arrogance in ignorance. Or,…
Political parties should adhere to deadlines for upload of names of candidates, agents for Edo and Ondo elections – INEC chair
REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN, INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC), PROF. MAHMOOD YAKUBU, AT THE SECOND REGULAR QUARTERLY CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH POLITICAL PARTIES FOR 2024 HELD AT THE INEC CONFERENCE ROOM,…
Rivers political crisis: Fubara raves as Wike likely retreats (2), by Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon As noted in part one under this header on Monday, April 29, 2024, Governor Siminalayi Fubara voluntarily and freely signed the peace agreement emanating from his solicitation…
