VICE-President Kashim Shettima has paid tribute to former Executive Secretary, Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), Ahmadu Kurfi, and former Director-General, Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ibrahim Zakari. The two elder statesmen, who were from Katsina State, recently passed away at the…
INTRODUCTION WE commenced this treatise last week addressing the legal and human rights implications of passport seizures, retention, revocation, and deprivation, focusing on their impact on freedom of movement. We also examined the constitutional right to movement under Nigerian law…
INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago, we suspended this treatise to look at a very tropical issue burning the nation. However, in our last outing, we examined the legal and legislative dimension of the issue under discussion, its constitutional and legislative framework,…
ISRAELI air strikes across Gaza have killed at least 120 Palestinians in the past 48 hours and targeted a hospital on the northern edge of the enclave, wounding medical staff and damaging equipment, Palestinian medics said on Saturday. One strike…
THE Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank that challenges delaying access to guaranteed sums above N5 million are being resolved. Mr Bello Hassan, Managing Director, NDIC, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the…
WORKERS in the Ministry of Solid Minerals under the aegis of Federal Mines Officers have sought the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the fight against illegal mining activities. Speaking during a courtesy visit to…
THE Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has advocated for “green justice” and environmental sustainability at an event tagged, “Sustaining the Planet, Upholding the Law: Green Justice in Action”. The programme, which was held…
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has said President Bola Tinubu’s government is actively working to remove barriers to business. Dele Alake said the government wants to foster a business-friendly environment conducive to viable investments. Alake stated this during the…
THE English Premier League has officially announced the 2025/26 season schedule. In a statement released during the weekend, the league noted that the forthcoming season will commence on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the concluding matchday planned for Sunday, May 24,…
THE Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation says it will adhere to court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, following recent legal controversies surrounding the state’s financial entitlements. Speaking to The PUNCH on Friday, the…
