The Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos, on Tuesday failed to sit in the case against Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Kuti. Our correspondent learnt that Magistrate Adeola Olatubosun who has been hearing the case, is away on a training. Kuti was brought to the magistrates’ court but upon learning of the … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Monday, urged the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja not to harmonise the three pending petitions challenging his victory. Mr Tinubu’s victory at the 25 February presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is being challenged in three separate petitions pending before the court. Atiku Abubakar … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Ex-president of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Dr. Ken Nnamani, and family have fixed June 16, 2023 for the burial of his late Wife, Lady Jane Nnamani, who passed on some weeks ago. Nnamani said Thursday, June 15, 2023 will be for the service of songs, which will be followed by her interment … [Read more…]
The Presidential Election Petitions Court sitting in Abuja has rejected application for live transmission of its proceedings. Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party had made the request, which was objected to by Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the … [Read more…]
For Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, it is about determination and doggedness, steeped in fortitude that is today yielding dividends. For eleven, consecutive years, he has been the richest man in Africa according to both Forbes and Bloomberg. A graduate of Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, Dangote began his business career in 1978, trading in … [Read more…]
The North West may lose one presiding officer’s slot for balancing with theNorth Central in consideration based on performance at the election. The leadership of the All Progressives Congress and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, might have agreed to review the zoning arrangements for the 10th National Assembly leadership. THISDAY findings have revealed that the decision … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles earned the first three points of Group D of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina after an own goal by Guillermo De Rena and a smart finish by Samson Lawal steered them beyond Dominican Republic in Mendoza early Monday’s morning in the Mendoza of Argentina. Ibrahim Muhammad’s shot had been … [Read more…]
By Enna Amobi A quick question – is it supposed to be called “porridge” or “pottage”? Some people may call it yam pottage while others call it yam porridge. Someone could wonder if these are exactly the same or are different dishes made of yam. Lol! They are actually the same thing in the Nigerian … [Read more…]
By M.O. ENE The number four signifies stability and maturity. On Monday, May 29, 2023, the fourth Enugu State governor of the fourth republic will be installed for the next four years. Expectations are rife that the incoming governor, Dr. Peter N. Mbah, Esq., will hit the ground running. Popular impatience to welcome his administration … [Read more…]
By Chidinma Prisca Elebe The latest trend in commerce is the ability to do business online. Online business commonly known as e-commerce has revolutionized the way businesses are done in reality. Companies also now provide various options such as flexible payment options, ease of doing business through smart search and prompt consumer support and above … [Read more…]
By Ikenna Igwe The modern world we find ourselves in today is one that is fast becoming digitized in every sector, ranging from finance to technology, agriculture, transportation, health and every other industry. Since the appearances of the Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) first in the shores of America finance market in 1969 and subsequently in … [Read more…]
By Prince Ejeh Josh & Ebubechi Eze It’s the duty of lawyers to remove the veil of ignorance on the minds of people in matters of law by setting in motion the true position of the law especially in areas where confusion, misconception and lack of understanding abound. It’s an unacceptable act of notoriety for … [Read more…]