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The federal government has prohibited personnel of the Nigerian military from engaging in homosexuality, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other behaviours that contravene the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (HAFCTCS). The revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (HAFCTCS) 2024, which was signed by President Bola Tinubu on December 16, 2024, … [Read more…]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Saturday attributed the power fluctuations experienced in parts of the country to line tripping, dispelling rumors of a national grid collapse. In a statement released by the TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, the company clarified that the national grid remained stable and operational throughout the day. The disruption was … [Read more…]
The ongoing debate among some shareholders of FBN Holdings Plc over the proposed N350bn private placement has raised questions about corporate governance and transparency. However, some shareholders have defended the ongoing reforms under the leadership of the Chairman of FBN Holdings, Femi Otedola, dismissing calls for an extraordinary general meeting as unnecessary. According to PUNCH, … [Read more…]
Magistrate Emmanuel Jatau has been demoted for breaching legal boundaries in a case involving Erisco Foods and Chioma Okoli. The Nasarawa State Judicial Commission demoted a chief magistrate, Emmanuel Jatau, over misconduct in the case involving Chioma Okoli and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The judicial commission demoted Jatau from chief magistrate II to senior … [Read more…]
…Gov Mbah Harps on Igbo Unity, Collective Interest Apex Igbo sociocultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has elected the former member representing Rivers East senatorial district, Senator John Azuta-Mbata as the new president-general of the organisation. Azuta-Mbata hails from Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers, whose turn it is to occupy the PG position of … [Read more…]
THE Court of Appeal has set aside the ruling of the Federal High Court, Kano, that nullified the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano. The Federal High Court had on Thursday, June 20, 2024, reinstated deposed Ado it Bayero as the emir, consequently annulling the state government’s reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi … [Read more…]
The police in Cross River Statehave arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly killing his mother for ritual purposes. Irene Ugbo, the police spokesperson in Cross River, confirmed the suspect’s arrest and detention to reporters on Friday in Calabar. Mrs Ugbo, a superintendent of police, did not, however, provide details. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025), a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, has revealed. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited … [Read more…]
Judge Juan Merchan has sentenced Donald Trump to unconditional discharge. “The only lawful sentence that permits entry of a judgment or conviction without encroaching upon the highest office of the land is an unconditional discharge,” Merchan told Trump. The sentencing, which was expected, means Trump will remain a felon but faces no jail time, penalties … [Read more…]
Topic: Beyond Borders: Shared Pressures and the Politics of Reforms in African States Excellencies, Esteem Guests, Honored Participants, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, All other Protocols duly observed. I am humbled to have been selected to be the 2024 Keynote Speaker for the 4th Frontier Discourse ; an annual public lecture series; especially considering the many … [Read more…]
…as revenue Chairman sets revenue target of ₦509 billion for 2025 In exercise of his powers under the Land Use Act 1978, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, signed Land Use Regulation 2025 as well as Executive Order No. 1, 2025, designating some areas in the state as urban areas. By the … [Read more…]
A group of shareholders at the First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc., with 10 per cent of the company’s shares, on Wednesday, formerly requested the company to call an Extra-ordinary General Meeting (EGM) under section 215 (1) of CAMA in which case they have 21 days to call the EGM. Top on the agenda of … [Read more…]