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Members of the Nigerian Bar Association have been formally notified that the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has distanced itself from the emergence and circulation of a purported professional designation styled as “Blue Silk,” stating unequivocally that it does not recognize any such rank within the Nigerian legal system. In a statement issued on Thursday … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, on Thursday formally set in motion the electoral process for the 2027 general election, announcing that the Presidential and National Assembly polls will hold on February 20, 2027, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on March 6, 2027. Briefing … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has commenced a four-day onboarding retreat for Permanent Secretaries and the Auditor-General as part of efforts to strengthen public service delivery and entrench a results-driven governance culture. The retreat, themed “Strategic Policy Alignment and Disruptive Innovation,” and organised by the Office of the Head of Service, was designed to equip top … [Read more…]
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from the two cases against the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Egwuatu was recently reassigned the cases by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and he disclosed that … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has broken its silence over a viral video accusing it of neglecting Ugbene community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area, insisting the claims are false and that it was the community that rejected an intervention project. The General Manager of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Monday Diamond … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has launched a major digital skills programme aimed at shifting Nigeria’s status from a consumer of foreign technology to a global supplier of homegrown digital solutions. Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, unveiled the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon and Ericsson Educate … [Read more…]
Rangers International Women FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Abia Angels in an intense tune-up friendly, just three days after the club’s men’s side faced Abia Warriors in Aba. The reverse fixture had ended 1–1, and Abia Angels arrived in confident mood following a morale-boosting win over reigning champions Bayelsa Queens. But the Flying … [Read more…]
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and 19 political parties over imposition of outrageous expression of interest and nomination fees. Mr Okolie, who stated he was suing for himself and on behalf of millions of Nigerian citizens desirous of participating in … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured the National Peace Committee (NPC) that the Commission will take immediate steps to act on security intelligence and risk assessments presented ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for 21st February 2026. Prof. Amupitan gave the … [Read more…]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the amended Electoral Act into law this month. Akpabio made the remark on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, where lawmakers constituted a 12-member committee to harmonise the Senate’s version of the bill with that passed by the House of Representatives. … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Tuesday predicted an early onset of rainfall in sixteen Nigerian states of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, and parts of Kebbi, Niger, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, and Taraba. It however, said that a late onset is expected over Borno State. NiMet gave the hint at its … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as the Managing Director of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja. The Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) is responsible for conducting research and development in technology and for operating a nuclear research facility. President Tinubu also appointed Engr. Adesayo Olusegun Michael as the Managing … [Read more…]