The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it was unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of…
THE Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that the Federal Republic of Nigeria violated the human rights of Obianuju Catherine Udeh and two others. The ruling, delivered on July 10, 2024,…
THE Ministry of Women Affairs, headed by Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has issued a statement offering a N1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Magnus Okpalannadi, 62, who is alleged to have sexually assaulted his three-year-old daughter. The…
Odo-Eku, a community in Kwara State’s Isin Local Government Area, has struggled with water scarcity for decades. Despite their efforts, residents lack access to clean drinking water, forcing them to rely on a small spring called Omi Ekú. This shared…
THE Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Wednesday said that Nigeria’s path to a safe digital economy was marked by significant progress. The National Commissioner, NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this at the 6th Edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum…
A coalition of Journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has said that journalism is the cornerstone of democratic society. The coalition said this during a peaceful march to the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday in Abuja. It highlighted the critical…
THE House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the controversial clauses allegedly contained in the recently signed Samoa Partnership Agreement to ensure they sufficiently align with constitutional provisions, extant laws, and the country’s national interests and values. The House…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to engage its stakeholders in a Road Walk to commemorate the 2024 African Union Anti-corruption Day with the theme: “Effective Whistleblowing for Corruption-Free Nigeria”. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola…
THE Senate has called for improved budgetary provision for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The upper chamber said that the N22.40 billion for the commission’s 2024 budget was inadequate given the important role the commission plays in the nation’s prosperity. The Chairman…
THE Federal Government says African countries must adopt unified business laws to enhance investment and promote greater economic integration, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the opening of the…
