…him, local councils recorded greater developmental strides when they enjoyed financial independence. “When the PDP was in power and local governments were getting their funds, there were developments, and they carried monarchs along in the scheme of things,” he said. Reflecting on his years in public service and his fa…

…who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr. Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolpapo, said financial independence for local government councils would accelerate development at the grassroots and improve service delivery across Ogun State. The PDP flagbearer also insisted that governments must adopt innovative approaches to infrastruc…

Sao Tome and Principe heads to the polls on Sunday as President Carlos Vila Nova seeks a fresh five-year mandate in the cocoa-producing island nationThe vote comes after Vila Nova’s split from the powerful ADI party, leaving him to run as an independent against three challengersWith 142,298 registered voters, the elect…

…has served more than two years. The association has produced 32 Presidents since its independence. According to Odinkalu, the NBA has oscillated between two ideological pathways represented by its first two leaders: radical confrontation as embodied by Sapara Williams, who defended native rights and championed restruct…

…scrutiny before being enacted. He argued that key matters—accountability, operational independence, funding arrangements, constitutional protections, and oversight mechanisms—had not been given sufficient national debate before the bill became law. His intervention is coming on the heels of the 2027 elections intensifi…

…Sunday Koboko) before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout. The convict was prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N136, 436, 000. 00 (One Hundred and Thirty-six Million, Four Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand Naira)…

…between existing agencies. “Each institution retains its full statutory mandate and independence, and the framework coordinates their work rather than replacing it,” the statement said. On registration, the order said activities involving securities will be registered by the SEC, while payment, settlement, custody and…

…unanimously reaffirmed its commitment to constitutional governance, institutional independence and the integrity of the association’s democratic processes. “During the meeting, the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) briefed the council on the state of preparations for the elections and unequivo…

…forever, stressing that having a skill is one of the surest ways to build financial independence. According to him, many young people are unemployed because they have no practical skills, urging them to learn trades or digital skills that can generate income. He added that beauty fades, but a valuable skill can continu…

…Da Pond Band - known for performing Caribbean music - had been due to perform at an Independence Day celebration on Andros Island alongside a DJ. Speaking to CBS, Miller said: "I'm still shocked that they're gone. I can't believe it. They're my family and I never expected that to happen. Shaniese Miller "We were having…

…was arraigned before Justice Vincent Ezeugwu of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, on a three-count charge bordering on the issuance of dud cheques amounting to N16,847,000. The commission quoted one of the charges as saying, “That you, Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu, trading under name and style of…

…family with or without her husband's support. She concluded by saying having financial independence gives a woman confidence and freedom, adding that no one can use money to control or belittle her if she has her own income. She ended her post by encouraging women to focus on building their careers and financial stabil…

…by reiterating that, outside of pregnancy, he would rather maintain his privacy and independence while allowing room for both partners to miss each other. Watch the video here… "It’s get boring, it’s get tiring to be sharing the same space with your partner everyday" – Man shares one of the reasons he doesn't like the…

…report within 30 days, there are legitimate concerns about the credibility and perceived independence of the process if key public officials connected to the allegations remain in office while the investigation is ongoing. “In the interest of justice, public confidence, and international best practice, those whose acti…

…Taaooma, speaking on the sidelines of the United States Mission in Nigeria’s 250th Independence Day celebration in Lagos, admitted to occasionally running out of ideas, but finds creative ways to recharge. “It’s not like I don’t run out of ideas, but I obviously recoup and rejuvenate,” she said. “But one of the primary…

…means statutory autonomy, the right people with entrepreneurial passion, and revenue independence to ensure sustainability." Popoola also called for the adoption of technology to drive impact, including a Digital MSME Registry, Data-Driven Targeting, AI for Credit Access, and Digital Market Linkages to connect Katsina…

…you've made the wrong choice. Women will boldly say they're independent, but behind that independence is another man they're depending on," she added. She concluded by warning men against allowing bitter opinions on social media influence their relationships, claiming some people only want to recruit others into their…

…our non-oil exports, against the nearly five per cent of exports the sector commanded at independence." According to her, this necessitated the launch of the Seven-Point Agenda by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, in September 2023, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The m…

…founding President George Washington, main drafter of the July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, leader of the Union in the US Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt, credited with developing the country. It is a monument dedicated to 150 years of the Declaration. It took the sculptor,…

…on institutional reforms, digital transformation, improved remuneration, judicial independence and lawyers' welfare. Among his proposals are the implementation of long-standing reform reports on the NBA Secretariat, a unified digital platform known as NBA One, enforcement of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order,…

…forum urged the trustees to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, fairness, independence and accountability in advancing the fund's objectives. Members commended states redeeming commitments to contribute N1 billion monthly to the Security Trust Fund to strengthen regional security operations. The forum urge…

…and attacks on legal practitioners.It also accused the military of undermining judicial independence through unlawful arrests, court invasions, the detention of civilians, obstruction of lawyers and journalists, and the trial of civilians before military tribunals. According to the association, these issues have been r…

…opportunity to earn money, establish a sustainable income, and attain greater financial independence while also helping to close the country’s metering gap and eliminate estimated billing. Nationwide Deployment Skill Acquisition Job Creation Energy Efficiency Expert Training Career Growth National Impact Who can Apply?…

…impose a maximum tenure of 12 years for non-executive directors to strengthen board independence and governance standards." Reacting, Elumelu on his Facebook acknowledged his years of service as the chairman of an "African institution that can compete globally, while being deeply committed to our continent's developmen…

…east of the country to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776. Temperatures soared to a record 103F (39.4C) in the capital — an all-time high for July 4 — with 160 million Americans under extreme weather warnings, according to the National Weather Service. Incle…