President Muhammadu Buhari will swear in Olukayode Ariwoola as acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) today. Ibrahim Muhammad resigned as CJN on Monday. Although he was said to have resigned on the grounds of ill-health, TheCable learnt he was forced to quit his position. Fourteen justices of the supreme court had accused the CJN of…
Singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems put Africa on the map after she won big at the BET Awards 2021. Tems won the Best International Act, and also shared the Best Collaboration with Wizkid for “Essence” featuring Justin Bieber. She beat the likes of fellow Nigerian contingent Fireboy, Dave Dinos from France,…
After some hours of denial and confusion, Ahuraka Yusuf Isah, Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, on Monday confirmed to The PUNCH the resignation of the CJN. He said, “The latest information is that the CJN has resigned; I spoke with somebody very close to…
By: Bello Galadi, By Section 14(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended), the primary responsibility of every government is to secure the live and property of its citizens. Whenever this responsibility is shifted by the government to its people, that government is arguably a failure. Your Excellency sir, I…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) independent gas-powered plant in Maiduguri, Borno state will be completed by November. The 50MW power project was sited along Baga road, following the destruction of three power tower lines near Jakana village on January 17, 2020. Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, disclosed yesterday (Sunday), in Maiduguri…
…Says APC Jittery Over Adeleke’s Popularity The National Chairman of the fizzling All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Abdullahi Adamu should know that his resort to incitement in the forthcoming Osun State Governorship election cannot save the colorless, rejected and sinking Governor Gboyega Oyetola from inevitable defeat in the July 16, 2022 poll. The PDP describes…
From Kayode Lawal, Abuja A civil group, Center for Reform and Public Advocacy has given the Inspector General of Police IGP a 48- hour ultimatum to arrest and initiate criminal prosecution of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allegedly supplying false academic qualifications to secure nomination. The…
… Dalori says unity is paramount … Committee begins work The All Progressive Congress, APC, in Borno State on Friday inaugurated a reconciliation committee that will reach out to all members aggrieved by outcome of primary elections to national and state assemblies seats across the state. Ali Bukar Dalori, Chairman of the APC in Borno State,…
Frontline non-denominational assembly, The Elevation Church (TEC), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is set to hold its annual mid-year convergence of believers and God-seekers – the Accelerate Conference – from Wednesday June 29 to Sunday July 03, 2022. The Accelerate Conference is a spiritual development and personal advancement conference, designed to help participants to press into…
