The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised Mohammed Umar, a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, over his directive ordering a lawyer to kneel in court. In a statement issued Tuesday, March 17, NBA President Afam Osigwe said the directive was not a recognised judicial sanction and fell short of acceptable standards expected …
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the latest terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, vowing that Nigeria would not succumb to fear. Reacting to Monday’s attacks in parts of the northeast state, the President reaffirmed his administration’s determination to confront and defeat terrorism and other security …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, over his claim that the opposition party has ceased to function as a political platform, describing the remark as unfortunate and a reflection of what it termed delusional propaganda. In a statement issued on Monday, the …
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has said credible elections remain a top priority for Nigeria as the country continues to strengthen its democratic process. Amupitan made the remark on Monday in Abuja while receiving members of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANIS) during a …
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance during a brief ceremony at the State House. The oath of office was administered in the president’s first-floor office, formally ushering Oyedele into the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Oyedele’s appointment followed a minor cabinet reshuffle in which the …
Ahead of the proposed reconciliation meeting between the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki and the camp loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the Wike group has outlined two conditions it described as non-negotiable. The meeting between the two camps is expected to take place …
The Federal Government has alleged that an embattled mining company, Jupiter Ltd, is planning what it described as a “campaign of calumny” against Nigeria during the forthcoming state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. The government said the alleged move followed a dispute over revoked mineral licences and was aimed at discrediting …
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, is expected to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday as part of his ongoing political realignment. Mohammed had resolved to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after holding a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the APC. Conditions for Defection THISDAY reports that …
The United Kingdom government has released the programme for the state visit of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19. According to the itinerary, the visit will be hosted at Windsor Castle and will feature bilateral meetings, ceremonial engagements and interactions with members of the Nigerian diaspora. Preparations for …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) permission to access and analyse electronic devices recovered from the residence of former Nasir El‑Rufai. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the order on Thursday after hearing an ex-parte motion moved by ICPC counsel, Osuobeni Akponimisingha. The commission had …
