The Appellate Court says Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction, restores party's legal status The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Tuesday, a …
APC Senator says four years not enough t transform Nigeria if eight years Anambra fell short Former Edo State governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has questioned Peter Obi's promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term if elected president in 2027. Speaking on TVC's Beyond the Headlines programme on Monday, …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has corrected his political mistakes by returning to the camp that supported his emergence as governor. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while inspecting ongoing road projects in Abuja with senior officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration. He was reacting …
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has completed a nationwide mapping of Nigeria to identify communities in need of electricity and to strategically guide the deployment of mini-grids. This was the first comprehensive exercise of its kind in Nigeria Managing Director and CEO of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr Abba Aliyu, said that through the mapping, …
Police launch rescue operation after separate attack leaves businessman injured Gunmen have reportedly abducted a staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State and are demanding ₦40 million for her release. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, reported that the victim, identified as Christy Nkiru, was …
Soldiers to receive salaries and allowances from July 18, 2022 The National Industrial Court (NIC) in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian Army to reinstate 70 soldiers who were convicted by courts-martial in 2014 but later received an unconditional presidential pardon from former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a judgment delivered on July 20, Justice Sanda …
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended two judicial officers for one year without pay over misconduct and issued queries to 256 judges over performance-related concerns. The decisions were taken at the Council's 111th meeting chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. As part of measures to fill vacancies in the judiciary, …
The Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTION) has rejected the proposed NGO Regulation Bill before the National Assembly, calling for its immediate withdrawal. In a statement signed by its Convener, Hauwa Mustapha, and Co-Convener, Christopher Isiguzo and Blessing Alims, the group warned that the proposed legislation could restrict Nigeria’s civic space and undermine the …
Nigeria must urgently reduce the cost of production or risk conceding its growing African market to competitors, the Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, has warned. Bakrin spoke at the technical session of the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (NCITI) in Enugu, where he presented what he …
The United States has clarified that the expiry date printed on a visitor’s visa does not determine how long the person may remain in the country. According to US authorities, the duration of a foreign visitor’s authorised stay is determined by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the point of entry. In a …
