The federal government has summoned Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi for questioning regarding his statements on bandit activities, as revealed by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and Orientation, during a press briefing at the State House, Abuja. Minister Idris emphasized that Gumi, despite his influence, is subject to the law,...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, November 30, 2020 re-arraigned former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi. Lawal is facing criminal prosecution alongside three others namely: Hamidu David Lawal (his younger brother),...
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has identified dearth of publications as a militating factor against sports law development in the country. Governor Akeredolu, who described sports law and its associated businesses as money-spinners in the country, noted that the scarcity of publications on sports law and practice has...
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged the people of the state to wear face mask in the public or risk 14 days in isolation. Abiodun, while briefing journalists on the activities of the state in curbing further spread of the disease, insisted that the use of face mask...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja pledged that his administration would commit more resources to the education sector to ensure that every Nigerian child, regardless of their background, has access to quality education. Speaking in his office at State House when he received the leadership of the National Association...
The Minister says winning the War Against Poverty Will Reduce Insecurity By 50% In Nigeria Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has solicited the Nigerian Airforce's assistance in the delivery of humanitarian relief materials and even palliatives across the country, especially to the hard-to-reach areas. The...
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, is currently in Oxford, United Kingdom, where he addressed a group of participants at a four-day working retreat that aims to strengthen Borno’s peace-building efforts through attracting more support from the international community. The retreat, which focuses on support for victims of Boko...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has again extended the ongoing strike by four weeks. President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke who disclosed this via a statement on Monday, said the decision was to give the government enough time to resolve all outstanding issues with the lecturers. Noting that...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo departed Abuja on Sunday for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to participate in the annual summit of the Africa CEO Forum. The vice president will participate in the event alongside other leaders in the continent and beyond. Mr Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement, said the forum would...
Says “If God Calls you, He will Equip you” The Governor of Ebonyi State and Chairman, South East Governors' Forum, Engineer David Nweze Umahi says he would deploy the magic behind the transformation of Ebonyi State to address Nigeria's problems if he is elected President in 2023. Engineer Umahi was...