…not. Nigeria exposed to unprecedented ridicule - Falana In his reaction, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, said the Presidency's explanation on the matter has left Nigeria "exposed to unprecedented ridicule" Speaking yesterday on Eagle 102.5 FM, Falana queried: "How did an agency that is not created by law find its way into the App…

…focused leaders " It noted that the honour bestowed on only 40 Africans also took cognisance of the Governor's focus on improving the ease of doing business through strategic reforms and investor friendly policies which has in turn enhanced the state's attractiveness to both domestic and international investors. It spe…

…belts. From tin and columbite and other precious minerals, the state has attracted thousands of artisanal and commercial miners in search of economic opportunities. But beneath the promise of mineral wealth lies a growing security crisis. Across several mining communities, armed attacks have become increasingly frequen…

…an activist in New York who knew him - named the man as Lobga Rangzen (also known as Lobsang Palden). A video live-streamed from a Facebook account under that name shows a man holding a Tibetan flag stopping along First Avenue opposite the UN headquarters and then being engulfed in flames. In the clip, the man collapse…

…court declined the request after it was informed that his lead counsel, Jimoh Mumini (SAN), was indisposed. The criminal charge arose from a social media post Saraki made on April 17, 2026, in response to an earlier statement issued by the Kwara State Government. The state government alleged that the post amounted to c…

…of democracy and good governance and fought for them. “Together, we fought for the sanctity of the June 12 election won by the late Bashorun Moshood Abiola, and together, we struggled to end military dictatorship in the land,” he said. The President also disclosed that Oseni blessed his 2022 presidential ambition and p…

…called Freedom 250 has taken control of many of the festivities from the bipartisan America250 group, leading many people to stay away from key events. A "Great American State Fair" in the capital designed as a celebration of the country's birthday has drawn sparse crowds and widespread mockery for its empty booths. A…

…deeply fragmented and currently in the midst of another political crisis. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had the constitution changed earlier this year, extending his term by a year after it expired on May 15. Opposition parties and regional governments rejected the changes, leading to violent clashes in several parts…

…a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, tasked the EFCC and other related agencies to work harder to ensure the repatriation of public funds that were looted and stashed abroad. “We have billions abroad. This generation would have failed if we do not bring back that m…

…Liman for refusing to allow the judiciary to be converted into an extension of partisan political warfare," he said. Atiku described the judgment as a boost for the rule of law amid what he called sustained pressure on opposition parties. "We are particularly encouraged because this judgment comes at a time when certai…

…in the central eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, regional military administration head Oleksandr Ganzha said on Telegram. Kyiv's air force said on Friday that Russia launched two missiles and 105 drones at Ukraine overnight. Russia meanwhile shot down 155 Ukrainian drones overnight from Thursday to Friday over its regions…

…[for] our product (good food) is real. Over the years, FoodCourt served tens of thousands of customers, built significant operational infrastructure, developed proprietary technology, and created a business that customers relied on. The challenge was building the operational and organisational foundation required to su…

…starting a project, developing a recipe, putting it on the shelf, while I’m helping thousands of farmers with solar-powered innovation. We’re now replicating our model for other women’s cooperatives. This industry is very much neglected. Forty to sixty percent of our produce rots every harvest season because there’s no…

…"This landmark initiative demonstrates the unwavering commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to safeguarding the health of Lagos residents, reducing dependence on external donor support, and ensuring uninterrupted access to life-saving HIV treatment," she said. Animashaun added that the state was al…

…Opening the debate on the State Judiciary Institute Bill, the sponsor, Oluseun Adesanya, who earlier moved the motion for the second reading of the bill, seconded by Yusuf Amosun, called on his fellow lawmakers to support its swift passage; noting that the proposed legislation would create a professional training insti…

…President Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Paul Ibe, has criticised former senator Shehu Sani over his reaction to the Federal High Court judgment affirming the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Ibe argued that some members of the judiciary helped sustain President Bola Tinubu’s mandate. Ibe made the rema…

…the death of the immediate past Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Tosan Erhabor, adding that medical laboratory scientists across the country welcomed his substantive appointment. Describing the new Registrar as "a square peg in a square hole," Ifeanyi said Ofili had already recorded significant mileston…

…Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, during the military regime of the late Sani Abacha. The prosecution in the charge, alleged that the defendants conspired in 2020 and made "a false Nigerian International Passport No. A07535463 with the name Tali Shani. The prosecution further alleged that Ozekhome helped…

The Istanbul club will be active in the transfer market this summer, particularly with Colombian defender Davinson Sánchez drawing significant interest from the Italian team Como. In light of the need for a replacement, Galatasaray has expanded their list of targets beyond well-known players such as Virgil van Dijk and…

…forms effectively settled the APC's senatorial contests, with former Senator Shehu Sani emerging as candidate for Kaduna Central, incumbent Senator Sunday Marshall Katung securing Kaduna South and former Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero clinching Kaduna North. Party leaders said the presentation of Form EC9 confirmed the…

…project. Wahab said the inspection was to assess compliance with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's directive to remove all illegal structures and commercial activities obstructing the road median, noting that years of engagement with traders had failed to produce lasting results. "This is a major highway built with public…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,385 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,369 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM . Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate…

…Tillman curled in a free kick to secure the win. US supporters had flocked into the San Francisco Bay Area stadium in festive mood, their exuberant confidence summed up by the traditional pre-match fighter jet flyover in the bright California skies. Bosnia's tactics were made clear from the kickoff - an immediate long…

…East/Gwer West Federal Constituency. In Taraba, Peter Abel Diah was forwarded to replace Sanusi Mohammed Galadima in Gashaka/Kurmi/Sardauna Federal Constituency. Niger State saw Abubakar Lado Abdullahi substitute Adamu Tanko in Suleja/Tafa/Gurara and Adamu Suleiman replacing Adamu Usman in Lavun/Edati/Mokwa. In Kwara,…

He noted that the Benue State Government has no justification for failing the people on security, especially given that unprecedented funds have been accruing to it following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, to enable states to have the necessary support and resources to confront security challenge…