…Kebbi State, sitting in the Birnin Kebbi Judicial Division, on Monday adjourned the trial of a nurse, Hannatu James, who is facing charges over the alleged death of two minors at Martha Bamaiyi General Hospital, Zuru. Justice Nusirat Ibrahim Umar adjourned the matter until July 13, 2026, following the absence of the de…

…for the human rights of everyone in Nigeria, including the rights to liberty, a fair trial, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and peaceful assembly. "President Tinubu and his government should publicly call on the Department of State Services (DSS) to uphold and ensure full respect for the rights of everyo…

…by Canadian authorities for the opening game in Toronto. The Villarreal player is facing trial on rape charges in Britain but denies the allegations. Queiroz also said a late decision would be made on goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who was forced off through injury in the win over Panama. AFP

…manufacturing hub. Locally manufactured solar panels are now actively rolling off industrial assembly lines in corridors like Lagos. These high-grade components are no longer just lighting up Nigerian villages, they are being actively exported to regional neighbors, including Accra, Ghana. By integrating localized asse…

…has no place in darkness or secrecy. When a judge sits on a case, he himself is on trial… If he is suspicious, biased, or unfair, then the judge is the one who is condemned in the eyes of public opinion." But these words of wisdom seem not to have any meaning to Justice Lifu, shockingly, a former lecturer of Public and…

…creators. They account for a remarkable number of the country's entrepreneurs, industrialists and billionaires. Yet, paradoxically, the South-East - the homeland of the Igbo nation - remains one of the least endowed regions in terms of infrastructure, federal institutions and public investment. From roads and healthcar…

Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, last Wednesday, adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of Abdulfatah

…of the outsized performance, while Geregu Power emerged as the lone drag. The NGX Industrial Goods Index at +95.79% is the second-strongest performer, nearly doubling investor wealth in under six months. Cement majors and manufacturing stocks drove this return, benefiting from infrastructure spending expectations and t…

…arrangement that existed before the re-introduction of the CPS would promote industrial harmony, strengthen morale, and reinforce workers’ confidence in the Government’s commitment to fairness and justice. Such a gesture would also recognize the unique circumstances surrounding our recruitment and help maintain uniform…

…Nigeria's transition from a commodity-dependent economy to a globally competitive industrial powerhouse, Sterling Bank Limited hosted the second edition of its “Excel in Non-Oil Export” Forum in Lagos around the theme, “Reclaiming Sovereignty: Value Addition, Compliance, and the Future of Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export.” Co-…

…power during the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century. The country embraced industrialisation, strengthened its military and introduced sweeping political reforms. These changes enabled Japan to resist colonial pressures and eventually emerge as a major world power. Instead of becoming a colony, Japan became an i…

…to reduce delays and logistics costs." "Investments in infrastructure and industrial processing zones are needed to promote value addition." The group added that expanding exports of processed agricultural products and light manufacturing goods would help Nigeria maximise opportunities under the African Continental Fre…

…most famous library, remains Egypt's second-largest city after Cairo and a key industrial and shipping hub on the North African coast. Alexandria is home to the Port of Alexandria, one of the largest and busiest ports in the Mediterranean Sea and the most important port in Egypt. It handles a huge volume of cargo, cont…

…Justice James Omotosho handed down the sentence during the recently concluded mass trial of terrorism suspects in the Federal Capital Territory. Garba was convicted after pleading guilty to a five-count terrorism-related charge filed against him by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Ju…

…the NGX CG Index lost 7.55%, and the NGX Insurance Index retreated 7.22%. The NGX Industrial Goods Index fell 4.11% to 11,114.23 points; the NGX Premium Index shed 4.03%. The NGX 30 Index - tracking the exchange's most capitalized stocks - declined by 3.64%. The NGX Consumer Goods Index and NGX Oil & Gas Index recorded…

…primaries which she did not monitor. What positive results can be achieved through such trial-and-error system? Perhaps, Nigeria's greatest problem lies in the fact that our politicians have retained the same unwholesome political culture which they developed in the nation's previous republics. Based on it, no Nigerian…

…to give their best during the club's ongoing screening exercise. Umar assured the trialists that the selection will be based solely on merit. He stressed that all participants that every talented player would get a fair opportunity regardless of background. The screening exercise begin on Friday, June 19 at thr Pantami…

…the matter was sent back to the lower court (the court of first instance) for a full trial, the status of the Tony Okocha-led executive remains intact and operational until the substantive case is finally determined. Many legal minds have reminded politicians that the Nigerian Supreme Court has consistently ruled that…

…who have committed heinous crimes in different parts of the country. Some are facing trial. Some have been arrested after years of effort by security agencies. For anybody to suggest that they should simply be released is very difficult to accept." Austines insisted that if he were in a position to decide, he would rej…

…with the story of Corporal Williams, a policeman dismissed in 1996 without any form of trial. He narrated: "The Senate committee on ethics reviewed his petition and held that such punishment, confined by Police Decree 17, was inconsistent with democratic rule. "His dismissal was reversed. He was reabsorbed into the pol…

…Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). In unusually stern language, the appellate court accused the trial judge of disregarding an earlier order restraining him from proceeding with the matter, describing his conduct as "judicial impertinence" and "judicial rascality." Yet beyond the legal fireworks lies a much deeper story. The c…

…cult-related offences. The governor said the proposed court would facilitate the speedy trial and prosecution of suspected kidnappers and cultists across the state. 8. Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has killed a suspected kidnap kingpin, identified as Jiji Mujugu, during an o…

…for the execution, by hanging, of any suspect found guilty by the court. He said the trial of suspects by the special court would not last more than three weeks. Okpebholo writes Edo Chief Judge over special court for cultists, kidnappers

By Preter Egwuatu Industrial &Medical Gases (IMG) Nigeria Plc has delivered a resilient performance in 2025, doubling shareholders' equity to N11.84 billion and paying a cash dividend of N365.5 million, amounting to 50 kobo per share, despite a challenging business environment marked by inflationary pressures, rising o…

…challenges, including insecurity, the plight of Internally Displaced Persons, industrial disputes in the education sector and questions surrounding the management of state finances. “Whenever questions are asked about the over N1.3 trillion that has accrued to Benue state under the present administration, Governor Alia…