Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has approved the recruitment of 1,000 additional staff into the state judiciary in a decisive move aimed at accelerating the dispensation of justice and easing prison congestion. The governor made the announcement during a special thanksgiving service held in Uyo to mark the beginning of the 2025/2026 Legal Year …
Rivers State will, on Thursday, September 18, return to democratic rule, six months after President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the state legislature under a state of emergency. The end of emergency rule comes with heightened political manoeuvring as the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
In a ruling that deals a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup 2026 aspirations, FIFA has decided not to sanction South Africa over the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena during the African qualifiers. The Disciplinary Committee has cleared Bafana Bafana of any wrongdoing, extinguishing hopes in Abuja and Cotonou for an administrative rescue. What Was …
Following the recent report of the consumer price index (CPI), the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, believes Nigeria’s headline inflation is headed towards a single-digit figure. Fasua, who appeared on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, September 16, expressed optimism that the continued drop in inflationary pressure would translate to …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed fresh criminal charges against activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of cybercrime and defamation over social media posts that allegedly disparaged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The five-count charge, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/481/2025, was signed by the Director of Public …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has rejected claims that detained Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu is suffering deteriorating health. The agency also opposed his request to transfer to the National Hospital, Abuja, for treatment. In a 37-paragraph counter-affidavit, DSS described the report by Kanu’s medical consultant, Prof. Martin Aghaji, as exaggerated and speculative. The agency …
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the four per cent Free on Board (FOB) charge earlier imposed by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on all imported goods. The directive, issued by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, was contained in a letter addressed to the Comptroller-General …
The Akwa Ibom State Government has issued a stern warning to two medical consultants who allegedly abandoned their duty posts without notice, demanding their immediate return or full reimbursement of state-sponsored training expenses. Dr Uduakabasi Ita, a consultant radiologist, and Dr Mfonobong George Bassey, a consultant haematologist, both staff of the State Ministry of Health, …
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) criticized the 2023 general elections, saying the flawed process has severely undermined public confidence in the country’s democracy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejected these claims, insisting the election met legal standards and challenged the bishops to produce evidence of rigging. Bishops Decry Electoral Malpractice and Loss …
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute politicians already engaging in premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Falana, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, described the development as “abnormal” and warned that violators must be made to face trial …
