South Korean president declares emergency martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has imposed emergency martial law, claiming that the opposition, presumably sympathetic toward the North, has been preparing a “rebellion.” In a televised address on…
‘World’s largest investigative journalism organization’ secretly controlled by US government as a foreign policy tool – media report
The US government secretly controls around half of the funding for the world’s largest investigative journalism network, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a joint investigation by Mediapart,…
Reps express dismay at Federal Poly Ugep’s 142 students, 154 staff population
The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and other Higher Technical Education has expressed anger that the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, in Cross River State has only 142 students with about…
New Duplo report calls for inflation-adjusted compensation, improved training support to retain talent in Nigeria’s finance sector
A new report from Duplo, a leading provider of technology solutions to optimize financial operations for businesses in Africa, has highlighted the need for inflation-adjusted compensation packages and better training support…
My life is in danger, says social critic Dele Farotimi
By Shakirudeen Bankole A lawyer and social critic, Dele Farotimi, has raised an alarm over an alleged threat to his life, and those of his workers and family members. Speaking…
Kidnappers of 3 abducted Innoson Motors workers demand N150m ransom
The gunmen who abducted three members of staff of Innoson Motors from his motorcycle showroom in Nnewi Town, Anambra State have demanded 150 million naira for their release. However, they…
RMAFC Chairman denies involvement in multi million fraud, threatens legal action
By Onuora Aninwobodo The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has denied the allegation of a consulting firm, Zilcon Higgs International Limited, accusing its Chairman, Dr Mohammed Bello of…
EFCC makes single largest asset recovery till date… secures forfeiture of 753 units of duplexes, others in Abuja
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie,today in Abuja gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments.…
Gavel International Lecture: Fagbemi, Adelusi-Adeluyi, Adesina, others urge lawyers, journalists to help restore trust in Nigerian judiciary
(L-R) Publisher, Gavel International Mustapha Ogunsakin; Chairman of the Occasion, Mr Gbenga Oyebode MFR, and Father of the Day and former Minister of Health, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi at the event.…
ECOWAS plans to lower airfares from January 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) transport ministers met in Lomé from November 5 to 8 and adopted a plan to reduce airfares in the region. This plan…
