Court Declines To Hear Maina’s Fresh Bail Application
A vacation judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Justice Ahmed Mohammed, on Tuesday, declined to hear a fresh bail application filed by former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed…
One Year Anniversary: How Olumide Akpata Is Repositioning The Nigerian Bar Association.
By Raymond Nkannebe 28th August, 2021 marked one year anniversary of Olumide Akpata’s historic swearing-in as the 30th President of the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”) after winning a popular victory…
Nigeria Paid $500m For New Tucano Jets — US
The Federal Government procured the twelve new A-29 Super Tucano jets at a whopping $500 million, making it the highest single arms purchase in sub-Saharan Africa, the US Department of…
Yandex Buys Out Uber From Joint Ventures In $1 Bn Deal
Russian internet company Yandex will pay $1bn to buy out Uber from joint ventures in food and grocery deliveries, logistics and autonomous driving. The all-cash deal gives Yandex full control…
Vaccination Mandatory For Pilgrims Henceforth, Says FG
The Federal Government has stated that COVID-19 vaccination is now compulsory for pilgrims to the holy cities of Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem. It urged adherents of both Islam and Christianity…
N20b Salary Loan: Court Freezes Kogi’s Bank Account
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday froze a Kogi salary bailout account domiciled in a new generation bank over a N20 billion loan obtained from the bank. Justice…
FG Pressuring States To Adopt Child Rights Act — Osinbajo
*Says drop in income of families affecting girl child negatively Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government is pushing state governments to adopt the Child Rights…
Akeredolu Signs Anti-open Grazing Law
Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has signed into law the Anti-Open Grazing Bill passed by the state House of Assembly. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo,…
Banditry: Masari Enforces Fresh Security Measures
*Shuts down major roads *Bans sale of cattle in 14 markets As the nefarious activities of bandits continue to impact negatively on some parts of Katsina State, Governor Aminu Bello…
Institutions Get Nod To Determine Cut-Off Points For Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has adopted the minimum cut-off marks for 2021 admissions sent by tertiary institutions. This means that there will be no uniform cut-off marks for…