As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, Amended) empowers the president to appoint its Chairman and members, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to serve in the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate: (1) … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has detained the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, according to a report by Vanguard Newspapers. Emefiele was picked up on Thursday night, less than an hour after he regained his freedom from the custody of the Department of State Services. The former CBN governor, … [Read more…]
“Trump Too Small” – a phrase mocking former President Donald Trump that a California lawyer intended to slap on T-shirts – instead has become the center of another U.S. Supreme Court battle exploring the intersection of trademark law and free speech rights. The justices are set to hear arguments on Wednesday in the U.S. Patent and … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives has summoned controversial singer Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley to appear before it as part of moves to secure compensation and royalties for late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) for his musical works. Through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, the House also invited the manager of the … [Read more…]
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN AND MIDDLE BELT LEADERS’ FORUM (SMBLF) HELD IN ABUJA, ON THURSDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2023 Leaders and Elders of the South East, South West, South-South, and Middle Belt Regions represented by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Afenifere, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), and the Middle Belt Forum, … [Read more…]
Dr Ben Nwoye, former Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, has appealed to Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party and his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP counterpart, Atiku Abubakar to bring their noble ideas on board the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu to make for a prosperous Nigeria. … [Read more…]
Israeli ground forces mounted a big raid into Gaza overnight to attack Hamas targets amid growing anger across the Arab world over Israel’s relentless bombardment of the besieged Palestinian enclave. The operation took place after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its troops were still preparing for a full ground invasion, while the United States … [Read more…]
STATEMENT BY H.E. PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR IT IS TIME FOR US TO BUILD OUR GREAT NATION TOGETHER I welcome the verdict of the Justice John I. Okoro-led Panel of the Supreme Court on the Presidential Election petitions filed by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, challenging the ruling … [Read more…]
The Struggles by Our Founding Fathers to Build a Nation Where Truth and Justice Shall Reign And Enthrone Democracy Have Been Destroyed. – LP The leadership of Labour Party watched as the sacred fabric of justice and good conscience was shredded today at the Supreme Court as it delivered its verdict in the case between … [Read more…]
…Says Apex Court Has Failed Nigerians The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgment of the Supreme Court in the petition filed by the PDP and Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar against the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Bola Ahmed Tinubu as winners of the February 25, 2023 Presidential election by … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election. The apex court in its ruling dismissed the appeals by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart Peter Obi. Channels TV
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a term of five years each, subject to the confirmation of the Senate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Wednesday, said the appointment was done based on powers vested in … [Read more…]