…based on favours that government has done to them. Now, of course, as one would insist, it’s difficult for them because they can’t speak. They cannot join issues. Unfortunately, some of these allegations are baseless, but they can’t say anything about it The post Nigeria @66:Why the Judiciary is being crucified — PROF…
…former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have rejected accusations of betrayal, insisting that it was the former governor who abandoned the political understanding that brought them together. The position, signed by former Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mukhtar Isa Hazo and other associates,…
…and help ensure that local responses to emerging threats are peaceful and consistent with human rights protection standards,” he said. He emphasised that inclusion must be at the heart of peacebuilding, insisting, “I also wish to emphasis that inclusion must remain at the heart of our peacebuilding. “Women, young peopl…
…and security agencies will be critical if West Africa is to stand a chance of resisting the surge of crystal meth appearing in the region. The death of Islamic State leader Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in May 2026, the result of collaboration between US and Nigerian military intelligence, demonstrates what can be achieved when…
…theme of the fair, “Resilience: Trade, Taxation and the Economy,” the NDIC boss emphasised that safeguarding individual savings and ensuring a stable banking climate are fundamental to achieving the Federal Government’s target of a $1tn economy by 2030. Addressing participants and key business stakeholders at the event…
…OSEMA to establish a verified register of affected households and coordinate emergency assistance, while affected local governments were ordered to submit reports detailing the locations, households affected, infrastructure damage and immediate needs. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Thur…
…and to provide operational direction. Okoye added that the police, in collaboration with sister security agencies, had deployed tactical teams and operational assets to rescue the abducted corps members and other passengers. He said the command would sustain the operation until all the victims were safely recovered and…
…difficulties. The OCSC also called for greater transparency over the financial basis of the proposed subsidy phase-out, saying Nigerians should have access to information on the annual cost of the subsidy, projected savings and expected effects on electricity tariffs. The coalition urged the government to disclose the…
…completed her studies while playing professional football and worked as a research assistant and university lecturer. Her doctoral research focused on the development of writing skills among students with learning difficulties. She represented Germany at the 2019 Women’s World Cup and made 16 appearances for the nation…
…could provide additional information about male fertility beyond conventional semen analysis. “Following the positive recommendation of the peer-review committee that evaluated your application, and in accordance with the deliberations of the Board of Directors of the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), we are pleased…
…true extent of certain liabilities. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, City have consistently denied wrongdoing and are expected to argue in their appeal that key sponsorship payments were funded by the Abu Dhabi government rather than by their owners, Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG). The disputed arrangements were sa…
…his central role in the administration's economic management.Group cites reforms as basis for supportThe network's convener, Hon. Ali Oriri, said the group had already begun building a grassroots structure across the North, roughly six months after it was formed. He attributed the decision to back Tinubu to what the gr…
…all operators to comply fully with NIIRA 2025, called on NAICOM to apply the law consistently and without discrimination, and asked the EFCC to examine any properly lodged complaints independently. It said policyholder protection must remain at the centre of the reform process.Insurance company shuts down office Earlie…
…was appointed National Deputy Director of Sports, while Omeruo was named National Assistant Director of Sports. “At the City Boy Movement, we are delighted to welcome Shehu Abdullahi and Kenneth Omeruo to the movement,” Ahmad said. “Shehu Abdullahi joins us as National Deputy Director of Sports, while Kenneth Omeruo ta…
…planned to exploit the gatherings to cause civil unrest.Obidient Movement vows to resist future cancellations after police halted its planned march. Photo >Police Public Relations Officer DSP Timfon John confirmed the directive in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo on Wednesday, September 30.The statement…
…family. No child should grow up without a parent because of it. No one should lose their sister or their daughter. No one should have to live without their soulmate,” Good’s wife Becca Good said. “Accountability — real accountability — is the only way to make sure that no other family has to go through what we have.” T…
…giving them all the cooperation that this project deserves. We will give them all the assistance and guarantees,” he said. The Governor also pointed to the employment potential of the project, citing the NNPC facility in Bonny, Rivers State, where he said about 14,000 people are employed. Beyond direct employment, the…
…expert, the man moved to the UK as a student in 2024 and has been living with his sister since his arrival, an arrangement that has helped him keep his living costs low. ‘He Saves About £1,500 a Month’ The relationship expert revealed that the man now works full time and saves about £1,500 every month. “He now works fu…
…its inquiry in 2025, finding no evidence connecting him to wrongdoing. Chivayo had consistently denied any allegations of misconduct.He was also known for publicly gifting luxury vehicles and large sums of money to musicians, religious leaders and other public figures.See a photo of Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy…
…not reverse in four years, problems that had accumulated over several generations, but insisted that it could alter the trajectory of the country and progressively lift Nigerians out of poverty. “We cannot erase in four years what accumulated over generations. But we can change its course. We can build an economy that…
…had postponed difficult decisions and allowed deep economic distortions to persist. According to him, his administration chose to confront the country’s economic challenges through reforms, despite the hardship they initially caused. He likened the Nigerian economy before the reforms to a patient diagnosed with cancer,…
…the treatment and return ourselves to the abuse of addictive subsidies, we must resist their siren song. We must remember why we began this journey and how far we have already come.” Economic recovery Tinubu said three and a half years after his administration began implementing the reforms, Nigeria’s economic outlook…
…technology; we are helping to re-architect how value flows across Africa; boldly, consistently, and with an eye on the long-term transformation of the continent’s economic story. 3. How do you balance Innovation with regulation in a market as dynamic as AfricaAt Interswitch, we really don’t see balancing innovation wit…
…support for poor households and improving the National Social Register to ensure assistance reached those who genuinely needed it. He also cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as an initiative to help children from low-income families access higher education. The President said the Consumer Credit Corporation was pro…
…costs recorded a modest increase. Analysts said the overnight lending rate rose by 28 basis points to 20.86 per cent, while the overnight policy rate remained at 20.50 per cent. The Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate, however, stayed at 20 per cent, which represents the lower boundary of the current interest-rate corrid…