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IBA Conference: NBA President Intervenes, Engages Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Y. C. Maikyau, SAN, is liaising with the US Ambassador to Nigeria and the Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite visa interview appointment dates for members who intend to attend the International Bar Association…

11/09/2022

SERAP, Students Sue Buhari Over ASUU Strike

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and five university students have filed a lawsuit against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over the prolonged strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. SERAP and the students are asking the court to “declare…

11/09/2022

FG Drags ASUU to Industrial Court

The raging dispute between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that has kept many universities shut for more than seven months will shift to the Industrial court next Monday. ASUU had embarked on strike since February 15 to…

11/09/2022

How Ex-Military Chief Stole N4bn, Purchased Assets – ICPC

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, has revealed that an ex-military chief stole the sum of N4bn from military budget and deposited it into the accounts of two companies where he is the…

10/09/2022

Falana Asks Court to Direct IGP to Assign Lawyers to ALL Stations

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has asked the court to direct Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police, to assign at least one police officer who is a legal practitioner to every station in Nigeria. Falana said the assigned legal practitioners will monitor…

10/09/2022

Ogun Speaker Meets Bail Condition, Says He’s Innocent

A Lagos Federal High court has released the embattled Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, on bail. The speaker and the Clerk of the House, Adedeji Adeyemo and Director of Finance of the House, Samson Oladayo on Friday were released after…

09/09/2022

We Found Military Uniforms, Huge Cash In Tukur Mamu’s House – DSS

The Department of State Service (DSS) says it recovered incriminating materials, including military accoutrements, large amounts of different currencies and denominations in the houses of bandits’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu. The spokesman of DSS, Peter Afunanya disclosed this in reactions to press enquiry about…

09/09/2022

Queen Elizabeth II Has Died, Buckingham Palace Announces

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday. The Queen came to the throne in 1952…

08/09/2022

Court Extends Order Stopping Buhari, NBC From Shutting Down 53 Broadcast Stations

The Federal High Court in Lagos has extended the order stopping President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from revoking the licenses of 53 broadcast stations in the country, and shutting down the stations for allegedly failing to renew their…

08/09/2022

PDP NEC passes vote-of-confidence in Ayu

The National Executive Council of the Peoples Democratic Party has passed a vote of confidence in the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, suggesting that the party chairman will not be stepping down any time soon. There have been calls by…

08/09/2022

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