The Nigerian Federal Government is planning two major highways that will span the entire country through a Public-Private Partnership scheme. Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Sunday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He announced that these highways would connect Abuja to Lagos and Port Read More…
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Jackhammer Governance
I am not in the habit of poking my nose into affairs that don’t concern me, except that when a fart is released in one corner of the room, it will inevitably spread around in obedience to the direction of the wind. Ogun State may be comparatively small in the Nigerian community of states, but Read More…
PEPC Verdict: Nigeria’s Political Opera Unfolds on the Judicial Stage
In a pivotal development on the Nigerian political landscape, the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) delivered its verdict on September 6, 2023, firmly affirming President Bola Tinubu’s election victory. This landmark judgement, rendered in Abuja, Nigeria, has reverberated across the nation, underscoring its significance in the ongoing discourse surrounding the country’s democratic processes. The presidential Read More…
Nigerian opposition candidates to appeal PEPC verdict in presidential election
Nigeria’s principal opposition candidates have announced their intention to appeal a recent tribunal ruling that upheld Bola Tinubu’s victory in the contentious presidential election held in February. They contend that there were irregularities during the election. Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who secured the second and Read More…
President Bola Tinubu promises unity and prosperity after PEPC verdict
Nigerians have been given a solemn promise from their president, Bola Tinubu, who has pledged his renewed commitment to creating a harmonious and wealthy country. This statement was made in reaction to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal’s decision on February 25. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, conveyed Read More…
NLC asks workers to return to work after warning strike
Following the conclusion of the two-day warning strike that the Congress called, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a directive for workers to return to work on Thursday. This announcement was made in a statement released by Mr. Joe Ajaero, the President of NLC, titled “The two-day Nationwide Warning Strike: Nigerian Workers Have Spoken.” Read More…
PEPC affirms President Bola Tinubu’s election victory, dismisses opposition petitions
In a resounding verdict, the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has upheld the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s election victory. The court firmly rejected the petitions brought forth by Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party and his party, as well as Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Presiding over the proceedings, Read More…
High security as Presidential Election Petition Court announces verdict Wednesday
In a tightly secured enclave within the Three Arms Zone, along Shehu Shagari Way, nestled within the Central Business District of Abuja, the Court of Appeal Complex is abuzz with anticipation as the Presidential Election Petition Court readies itself to deliver its verdict. The judgment pertains to three pivotal cases contesting the outcome of the Read More…
60 same-sex wedding suspects remanded
Over 60 individuals apprehended last week in Nigeria in connection with an alleged same-sex wedding, an activity deemed illegal in the country, have been ordered to remain in custody, as confirmed by both the police and their legal representative on Monday. The decision to detain the suspects was granted following a court hearing held on Read More…
Government takes bold steps to eliminate torture
The Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating torture in Nigeria. Speaking at a three-day training session focused on Medico-Legal documentation and the rehabilitation of torture victims in Abuja, Jedy-Agba, who also serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, outlined the government’s commitment to Read More…