A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the suit against persons charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. The Trial Judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, on Tuesday, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the suit. Although…
The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has said Nigeria requires accurate, reliable and timely energy data to drive and track the energy transition process. He made the statement at the official launch of the computerised National Energy Information System (NEIS) held at the ECOWAS headquarters, Abuja. Nnaji said, “The Energy…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven new ministers to his cabinet at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. This follows their confirmation by the Senate on Thursday, during which all seven nominees were confirmed after being screened individually. The new cabinet members took the oath of office in two batches—four in the…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council has promised to do all within its powers to ensure the rights and inclusiveness of all Nigerians. The council’s Deputy Director of Consumer and Business Education, Nwafor Anthony, stated this Monday in Abuja while speaking at a policy roundtable on financial inclusion for Persons with Disabilities, organised by…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, overturned the conviction of the Umar Danladi tribunal, which found a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, guilty of false asset declaration. The appellate court in a judgment, discharged and acquitted Onnoghen from the conviction delivered against him by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The conviction, which…
By Michael Adeyemo Adegun Royal family in lkoyi-Ile, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to consider the decisions of the town’s kingmakers in the selection of a new Onikoyi. According to Adegun Royal family in lkoyi-Ile, indigenes of the community, at home and in diaspora, have unanimously supported…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Unique Legacy School Ibadan has won the 4th edition of Imole-Sports Quiz competition. Twelve secondary schools across Oyo state contested for medals at the event held at NUJ Press Centre Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State. In the competition that have been in existence since 2021 for sports development through grooming of future sports…
By Yetunde Oke A Veteran journalist, Mr Oladele Ogunsola, has called for regulation of social media. Mr Ogunsola made the call while featuring on “Grey Hair”, a Pensioners’ FM programme, which profiles the past lives of the elderly. According to Mr Ogunsola, if various social media platforms are not regulated, they would continue to promote…
By Yetunde Oke A Quantity Surveyor and Building Engineer, Mr Moruf Hamed, has called on Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON to intensify efforts in ensuring only quality building materials are seen in Nigeria markets. Mr Hamed made the call while featuring on Pensioners FM programme, “The Searchligh,” against the backdrop of building collapse across the…
Federal civil servants in 12 government ministries, departments, and agencies may encounter delays in receiving their salaries between October and December 2024. This delay is attributed to the exhaustion of the budget for personnel costs by the agencies, a situation prompted by the recent approval of the new minimum wage. A notice sent to public…