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Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has submitted a formal petition to the National Judicial Council (NJC), raising serious concerns over an alleged miscarriage of justice in the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. The petition focused on the conduct of the tribunal’s Chairman, Justice Kudirat Morayo Akano, and...

…Demands arrest of Kwankwaso The National Coalition Against Terrorism (NCAT) has upbraided members of the Kwankwasiya movement over alleged threat to the life of judicial officers that adjudicated on the petition arising from the Kano state Governorship poll. The National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Terrence Kuanum, warned members of...

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has reportedly been locked inside his office by protesting workers who accused him of high-handedness. The minister was said to have prevented workers who came to work late from gaining access into the Ministry. The union members comprising the Housing and Works ministry decided to...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has disclosed that the annual budget of the National Assembly has been stagnant for 13 years despite inflation and attendant consequences. The Speaker said that notwithstanding, the expenditure of the federal legislature has gone up within the period,...

In what seems as an unprecedented  major  shake-up, the FCT Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has relieved the heads of the 21 parastatals, agencies and government companies of the FCTA of their appointments. A statement from Director of Press, (Office of the Minister), Anthony Ogunleye,...

Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has implored heads of national drug law enforcement agencies in Africa to renew the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in their respective countries. The Nigerian leader warned vehemently that the African continent would remain in chains till it breaks free from the shackles...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, charging them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday, said beyond celebrating the day marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet, the...

Plateau state government on Tuesday  expressed worries  over recent incidences of child trafficking in the state. To this end,the State Executive council has resolved to put in place, modalities to address the ugly trend. State commissioner for  Information and Communication, Mister Musa Ashoms made this known after the State Executive...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TU ) have directed their members and affiliate bodies to start a mass action on October 3, as a protest against the state of the nation. The labour unions announced the decision in a communique issued at the end of...