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Perturbed by the spate of conflicting orders trailing the ongoing tussle over the stool of the Emir of Kano, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court, Justice Dije Aboki, for an emergency meeting. The CJN …

LAGOS—Fear and anxiety have gripped officers and men of the Nigeria police force resident in police barracks in Lagos State, following directives by police authorities for work to immediately commence in the rehabilitation of barracks located in different parts of the state. The Vanguard reports that following this development, there are fears that no fewer than a million officers and …

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli shelling and airstrikes killed at least 37 people, most of them sheltering in tents, outside the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight and on Tuesday — pummeling the same area where strikes triggered a deadly fire days earlier in a camp for displaced Palestinians — according to witnesses, emergency workers and hospital officials. …

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump engaged in a conspiracy “to hoodwink voters” in 2016, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday during closing arguments in the former president’s hush money trial, while a defense lawyer branded the star witness as the “greatest liar of all time” and pressed the panel for an across-the-board acquittal. The lawyers’ dueling accounts, wildly divergent in …

Edo State Government has debunked what it described as the fake news making the rounds on social media alleging that the State Executive Council (EXCO) and appointees have been dissolved. In a press statement released today, the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq, said the rumour is the handiwork of mischief makers and fifth columnists “who are out …

The Senate has pardoned and recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi after  77 days of suspension. Recall that Senator Ningi was suspended on March 12, 2024. The recall process was initiated on Tuesday after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator.  Moro pledged to assume full responsibility for Ningi’s …

The Organised Labour has once again rejected a new minimum wage proposal from the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) turned down the government’s offer of ₦60,000 as the new minimum wage for workers. This proposal follows previous rejections of ₦48,000, ₦54,000, and ₦57,000 by the labour unions. A member of the Tripartite Committee, responsible …

The old anthem was in use until 1978 when it was replaced with the current one, “Arise O Compatriots.” However, beginning last week, the two arms of the National Assembly began processing the legislation to revert to the old anthem. While the House immediately passed the bill through first, second and third readings last week, the Senate referred the bill …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has felicitated with Edo children in commemoration of the 2024 Children’s Day celebration, reassuring that his government will continue to support children in the State to become globally competitive and reach their full potential. The governor spoke today, while delivering his address at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, the venue for the 2024 …

By Williams Adesoji Abuja, Nigeria – Renowned Nigerian social critic, human rights and pro-democracy activist, Comrade Igbotako Nowinta has x-rayed one year of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership of Nigeria and concluded that the Nigerian masses must vigorously demand good governance from him. Comrade Igbotako Nowinta, the Executive Director, Nigeria Good Governance Research Centre, who doubles as an international conflict resolution …