…in a statement reacting to the judgement."It is precisely in such cases that judicial independence is most tested, and most needed."By subjecting the question of leadership emergence to constitutional and statutory scrutiny, rather than to political expediency, His Lordship affirmed a foundational principle of Nigerian…

…toward the Chinese or Hong Kong governments, adding that he never advocated Hong Kong independence. He said he thought he was acting within the law, but only later realized his judgment was wrong. He said during his nearly six years in prison, he enrolled in university courses and read hundreds of books. He said he dev…

…skills and alternative sources of livelihood, with the aim of improving their economic independence and the living conditions of their families. However, he identified inadequate and delayed funding, teacher shortages and transfers, girls’ dropout rates and poor transition from primary to junior secondary education as…

…Abayomi Bashiru-Kaka, made the call at the organisation’s celebration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Manchester on Saturday, October 10.In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Joy Adetona, the group said the intervention had eased access to passport services but argued that temporary exerc…

…Denying girls education restricts their employment opportunities, weakens their economic independence and deprives communities of the broader benefits associated with female education. But interventions must go beyond enrolment figures.Safe schools, adequate sanitation, menstrual hygiene facilities, qualified teachers…

…members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted in Imo State on Independence Day, has identified five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) as the persons who allegedly attacked his vehicle and kidnapped the passengers. The driver, who testified as the third prosecution witne…

…can cause hip fractures, head injuries, prolonged hospitalisation, disability, loss of independence and premature death. Some older adults who survive serious falls never regain their previous level of mobility. There is also a psychological consequence. Fear of falling again can cause an older person to reduce physica…

…took effect would disrupt industrial relations.The dispute came after the NLC used its Independence Day statement to demand wage negotiations begin immediately amid rising living costs.

…Leone. FILE – Nigerian soldiers march during 58th anniversary celebrations of Nigerian independence in Abuja, Nigeria, Oct. 1, 2018.. Credit: VOA He assured the delegation that efforts to document outstanding records, casualties and historical assets associated with ECOMOG would be completed to preserve the force’s leg…

…kilometers," he emphasized. "A lot of people died defending this land, defending our independence, our country. Nobody will recognize these territories, which are temporarily occupied, as Russian territories, and I think Russia understands it."Zelensky noted that while European allies have supplied some air defense mis…

…released by the Nigeria Customer Service Index, NCSI, in a review of Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary and the 2026 Customer Service Week. The report, powered by the West Africa Association of Customer Service Professionals, WAACSP, is based on 21,387 responses covering more than 1,500 organisations across all 36…

…this discretion is still required to be guided by some principles does not impeach the independence of the person vested with the discretionary prerogative to exercise that discretion,” the judge said. She added that the fact that another person might have acted differently did not automatically invalidate the coroner’…

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the ceremony marking the 2026/2027 legal year. The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) reported the development in a news flash accompanied by a video and photographs shared on its official X handle on Monda…

…Will Kopelman.As of 2025–2026, Drew is single and has publicly stated she enjoys her independence.Her estimated net worth is around $125 million, built across acting, production, and business ventures. Profile summaryDetailInformationFull nameDrew Blythe BarrymoreDate of birth22 February 1975Place of birthCulver City,…

A Nigerian woman living in Canada has slammed Nigerian men while sharing inbox messages some have sent to her sister. Chisara Agoha shared chats from two different men who took issues with her and her UK-based sister being comfortable being single women. One of the men told her sister that she would one day need a man.…

…Tomoko Akane said the tribunal would "continue to fully discharge its mandate, with independence and impartiality, acting only on the basis of the law and the evidence, for the sake of the countless victims of grave crimes." She appealed to member states to support the court. "This is not just about defending a single…

…science professor at McGill University, said the result did not constitute a mandate for independence. He said support for separation remained at about 30 per cent and that the election reflected a desire to remove the Coalition Avenir Québec government rather than support for leaving Canada.Alberta is scheduled to vot…

…bring to a close a full year of public observances in Nigeria.Nigerians earlier marked Independence Day on October 1, among other federally declared holidays throughout the year.For many Nigerian workers, public holidays offer a rare opportunity to rest. Whether in formal employment or the informal sector, most Nigeria…

…Arts and Mathematics, while urging Muslim organisations to strengthen economic independence through lawful investments, Zakat and Waqf. The Assembly adopted the 2026 report of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and endorsed its recommendations for repositioning the Hajj industry. It also approved an expan…

…to taking Nigeria’s creative industry to the next level, as the country marked its 66th Independence anniversary. “It will be a wonderful gift to Nigeria to see that stakeholders are really committed to ensuring that the creative industry in Nigeria continues to prosper,” he said. NAN

…development “another confirmation that the foreign policy course pursued by Tokyo lacks independence.” The diplomat said the sanctions were dictated by Japan’s “reckless solidarity with its partners in the Euro-Atlantic region,” who are obsessed with the idea of defeating Russia. “Sanae Takaichi’s government is doing n…

…hospitals in India. The Information Centre, inaugurated on 1 October 2026, Nigeria’s Independence Day, is designed to provide patients and families with information, guidance and coordination support for medical treatment in India. The centre will be powered by GetWellGo, an India-based healthcare consulting company th…

…in connection with the 2026 World Teachers' Day commemorations.See a World Teachers’ Day:Independence: Embassies, banks announce closuresEarlier, Legit.ng reported that diplomatic missions in Nigeria are among the institutions expected to observe the 2026 Independence Day public holiday.Members of the public with appoi…

…of high fuel costs on household expenses and businesses. “Mr President, during his Independence Day speech said he will do more to address the high cost of living, energy insecurity and other economic challenges being faced by citizens. “We want the president to take more immediate steps to ease the burden on citizens,…

…and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence." This wording reflects the fact that Kosovo's statehood remains disputed by some EU member states and internationally.EU: What the safe country label meansWhen an asylum seeker comes from a country on this list, EU author…