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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its approach to port development, warning that the continued concentration of Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure in Lagos undermines balanced national growth and economic inclusion. Reacting to the recent approval of ₦1.5 trillion ($1 billion) for the modernisation of Apapa and Tin Can […]

By Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN is no stranger to excellence. With degrees spanning the LL.B, LL.M, and Ph.D, he has built a long and distinguished career at the University of Jos, where he rose to become Professor of Law […]

By ONOGWU Muhammed, Esq. In an era dominated by social media, digital journalism, and instantaneous information exchange, the boundaries between truth and falsehood have become increasingly blurred. Information now moves faster than verification, and narratives; whether factual or fabricated can go viral within minutes. This reality presents a profound challenge for national security institutions, particularly […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed a junior officer, Chukwu Nancy Ngozi, for orchestrating the abduction of her elder brother. She and another junior officer, Aliyu Usman, were found guilty after disciplinary proceedings of criminal conspiracy, theft, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping. According to a statement issued by the Service’s spokesperson, ACI Akinsola […]

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, OFR, Life Bencher, delivered a landmark paper on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the African Bar Association (AFBA) Conference held at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana. The paper, titled “Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in Mining Deals in Africa: A Myth or Achievable Standard for Indigenous […]

*Hails Tinubu’s Military Shake-Up, Warns Security Will Decide Success Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, on Channels Television’s Politics Today, lauded President Bola Tinubu’s recent overhaul of the nation’s top military leadership as a “bold” and “tough” decision, while emphasizing that its true value will be measured by tangible improvements in national […]

President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved a major overhaul of Nigeria’s military high command, signaling a renewed push to strengthen the nation’s defence and security apparatus. Under the new appointments: General Olufemi Oluyede succeeds General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Major General Waidi Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Air Vice […]

By Dr. Ishie-Johnson Emmanuel and Oluwaleye Adedoyin Grace Abstract This article critically examines the interdependence of judicial independence and financial autonomy within the Nigerian context. While judicial independence is constitutionally guaranteed as a cornerstone of the rule of law and democratic governance, its effective realization hinges on the judiciary’s ability to manage and control its […]

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to conduct an immediate and comprehensive review of the nation’s air safety and defence mechanisms. Zulum made the call on Friday in Mafa town following a disturbing incident in which Boko Haram terrorists deployed a drone to attack a military formation in the state, […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty Friday to a pair of federal charges stemming from her purchase of a Virginia property more than five years ago — before mangling remarks by America’s greatest civil rights leader. The smiling, buoyant-seeming James only spoke to answer “Yes” to US District Judge Jamar Walker when […]

 *Slams Police Crackdown On Protesters The human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, dissected key issues in Nigerian jurisprudence, electoral integrity, and regional security. Odinkalu, speaking virtually on Channels Television’s Politics Today, emphasized that politically sponsored cult groups, rather than the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra […]

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called for sweeping reforms to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the broader electoral framework, emphasizing transparency, independence, and inclusivity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, Falana critiqued the recent Senate confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC […]