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2023: NBA Constitutes Zonal Election Appeal Committees [FULL LIST]

NOTICE OF CONSTITUTION OF BRANCH AND SECTIONS ELECTIONS APPEAL COMMITTEES By the powers vested on me by Section 14(3)(i) of the Constitution of the Nigerian Bar Association, 2015 (as amended in 2021), I am pleased to announce the constitution of Branch Elections Appeal Committees…

30/05/2023

Subsidy is Gone: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Inauguration Speech (Full Speech)

THE NIGERIAN IDEAL My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that…

29/05/2023

All Set For Tinubu’s Inauguration As Nigeria’s President

The expansive space called the Eagle Square in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja is set for the inauguration of former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s President for the next four years. Beautifully decorated with the green-white-green colours of the nation, last-minute preparations…

29/05/2023

Full Text Of President Buhari’s Farewell Address To The Nation

President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation in a farewell broadcast on Sunday morning, one day before his exit from power. In his address, the President expressed his gratitude to Nigerians, explained the thinking behind some of his administration’s key decisions and shared his…

28/05/2023

Diezani Sues EFCC, AGF, Demands N100bn In Damages For Alleged Libel

A former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Allison-Madueke has sued the Attorney General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged libel. She is demanding N100bn to be paid to her in damages, according to a writ of summons…

27/05/2023

Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Age, Citizenship, Fines Petitioners

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by three individuals seeking to stop the inauguration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima over age falsification and citizenship status in the document Tinubu submitted to the…

26/05/2023

CAC Unveils Ownership Register Of Companies

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched the Beneficial Ownership Register, an open data document that contains the names of persons with significant control of companies. Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja yesterday, the Registrar General of the CAC, Alhaji Garba Abubakar, said…

26/05/2023

2023: Buhari Hands Over Transition Documents To Tinubu Ahead Of May 29

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday handed over transition documents to the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The files which contain three key documents, comprise of briefing notes (on each of the nine priority areas covering key sectors). A compendium (which captures the priority programmes and…

25/05/2023

CJN Hails Emefiele, CBN, For Reforms In Nigeria’s Financial Sector

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and the bank, for the unwavering effort, dedication and proactive initiatives towards the growth of the economy. The Honourable Justice…

25/05/2023

Buhari Chairs Valedictory Session Of FEC Meeting In Presidential Villa

Members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have converged on the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja for the commencement of its valedictory session, chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and all 44 ministers and ministers…

24/05/2023

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