The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja, on Friday, heard arguments in the case by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Federal Government of Nigeria. SERAP wants justice for the authorities’ failure to prevent, account for and investigate atrocities against Nigerians and other residents
Oscar winning actor, Christopher Plummer, is dead. The ‘Sound of Music’ star died at his home in Connecticut with his wife by his side. He died at age 91. However, details surrounding what led to his death have not been disclosed at this time. The actor was popularly known
The 72-hour suspension slammed on Emirates Airlines by the Nigerian Government has been lifted The initial ban was contained in a Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) circular issued on February 4. It explained that the suspension followed a breach of guidelines placed by the Presidential Task Force
Kaduna State Government has filed a criminal complaint against Wazirin Zazzau, Ibrahim Aminu, for alleged forgery and violation of Official Secret Act during the selection process of a new emir. Aminu, Chairman of Zazzau Kingmakers Committee, will appear before a Chief Magistrate’s Court 1, Ibrahim Taiwo
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said the efforts of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government in tackling the insecurity in the country have not been good enough. He, however, argued that the current situation was better than what was obtainable under
A non-governmental organisation and COVID-19 Think Tank, Anap, says it is partnering with some other media houses to name and shame violators of the safety protocols put in place to curb the spread of the virus. Anap noted that if adhered to, the safety guidelines would
The Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Abdullahi Samari, has condemned the violence that broke out on Wednesday at the venue of the party’s stakeholders meeting, alleging that the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, instigated the fracas that
Achi Traditional Rulers, under the aegis of Concerned Traditional Rulers from Achi, in Oji River LGA of Enugu State, say the purported installation of an Ezeala 3 of Achi is illegal, illegitimate and unconstitutional. The statement which was released in Achi on Friday 5th of February,
Enugu state commissioner for health, Professor Ikechukwu Obi has asked that residents in the state avoid accepting to be vaccinated by unknown health personnel or in facilities that have no approval from the state authorities. Professor Ikechukwu Obi gave the advice in an interview on the
The Central Bank has ordered banks and other financial institutions to identify persons and entities operating cryptocurrency exchanges and close all such accounts. It stated that dealing with cryptocurrencies and facilitating payments through them is illegal in the country. This was disclosed in a circular titled ‘Letter