This comes months after the former Chief Justice, Theresa Chikeka, was removed by the National Judicial Council (NJC) following an indictment for age falsification. Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu is sworn in as the new Acting Chief Judge of Imo State on April 4, 2025. The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has sworn in Justice Theophilus…
The Nigerian naira faced mixed fortunes on Wednesday, April 3, 2025, depreciating at the official market while remaining stable on the parallel window. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the local currency closed at N1,552.53 per US dollar, down from Tuesday’s rate of N1,531.25/US$. However, at the parallel market, the naira held firm…
Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Maharazu Tsiga, who regained freedom from kidnappers’ den on Wednesday after being held for 56 days, has recounted his harrowing experience in captivity, revealing that hyenas surrounded him and other hostages a day before their release. Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, from his hometown of…
The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives has welcomed Friday’s judgment of the Supreme Court, which removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the party. The caucus noted that Abure’s exit would bring stability and reinvention to the party. According to the caucus, the judgment is a timely counsel to leaders who…
The Supreme Court on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. The apex court in its decision, held that…
Dr. Adewale Majeed Salami, popularly known as “The Transformer,” has commended Osun State Governor Asiwaju Ademola Adeleke for his efforts in enhancing infrastructure across the state The governor’s initiatives have received widespread praise for their positive impact on the local economy and for addressing longstanding challenges such as poor road conditions and inadequate infrastructure. During…
Trump says the US economy would emerge “far stronger,” even as world markets tumbled President Donald Trump acknowledged the shock brought by his tariffs onslaught Thursday, but said the US economy would emerge “far stronger,” even as world markets tumbled. “THE OPERATION IS OVER! THE PATIENT LIVED, AND IS HEALING. THE PROGNOSIS IS THAT THE…
The tour aimed to explore the vast resources in Zamfara State and create additional revenue-generating opportunities. Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has assured that there will be an increase in revenue following the significant improvements in security across the state. The governor said this on Wednesday when he toured sites and mining factories in the Anka…
The management of the University of Osun (UNIOSUN) Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, has expressed its deep appreciation to Representative Bamidele Salam for his generous donation of a 10 KVA solar inverter. This appreciation was conveyed in a letter signed by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Dr. Babatunde Adeola Afolabi. The donation, which aims to improve the…
Senator Natasha had in the wake of a seat dispute with Akpabio accused the lawmaker of sexual harassment. Photo: Facebook@Natasha H Akpoti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has not met the requirements. In a short statement on Thursday, the electoral commission…
