The Federal Government has said it will engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians returning home under its voluntary evacuation programme after […]
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FEC Approves First Major NYSC Reform In 53 Years, Introduces Civilian DG, New Uniforms, Six-Week Orientation, 11 Specialised Corps Streams
The Federal Executive Council has approved the first comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps since the scheme was established 53 years ago, paving […]
The New Innovations In The Federal High Court Pre-Election Practice Direction 2026 Versus The 2022 Practice Directions
By Babayemi Olaniyan Esq Introduction The 2026 Pre-Election Practice Direction serves as a semi-complete overhaul, explicitly repealing the 2022 version to accommodate updated statutory frameworks […]
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship
The United States Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end automatic birthright citizenship, ruling that the policy violates constitutional […]
“No Practical Purpose” — Appeal Court Allows Udeze To Withdraw As Interested Party In AA Leadership Dispute
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has granted an application by the National Chairman of the Action Alliance, AA, Chief Kenneth Udeze, to withdraw […]
Airstrikes hit terrorists, foil bandit movements in Niger, Kaduna
The Nigerian military has intensified its offensive against armed groups in the North-West, with airstrikes killing several suspected terrorists and disrupting bandit movements in parts […]
Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued six kidnapped victims after they escaped from their abductors in Katsina state. The victims, comprising four women and […]
Veteran actor Elegbeje Ado dies after brief illness
Taiwo Adeshina, a veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, has died after a brief illness, bringing an end to a career that […]
Soldiers invade UNIOSUN hostels, assault students
Military personnel from the Nigerian Army Depot in Osogbo have allegedly invaded hostels occupied by students of the University of Osun (UNIOSUN), assaulting several occupants […]
JUST IN: Third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives Lagos
The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos amid weeks of anti-immigration protests and rising xenophobic tensions in the country. […]
“State Police May Threaten Constitutional Liberty” — Galadima Warns Bill Could Be Used To Suppress Opposition, Deepen Ethnic And Religious Divisions
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Buba Galadima, has argued that the proposed creation of state police will not solve Nigeria’s insecurity challenges, warning […]
Court Grants Sowore Fresh ₦200m Bail In Cybercrime Case, Orders Traditional Ruler, Abuja Property Owner As Sureties
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday admitted activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, to fresh bail in […]
“Absence Without Approved Leave Breached Employment Terms” — Court Upholds LUTH’s Invalidation Of Worker’s Appointment
Hon. Justice Sanda Yelwa of the Lagos Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court has dismissed the suit filed by one Oluwabunmi against Lagos University […]
Mischief Or Patriotism In Debate Over 6-Year Single Term
By Festus Okoye If all is well, the renewed debate and agitation for a single six-year tenure for the President and Governors will not arise. […]
JUST IN: Third batch of evacuated Nigerians arrive Lagos
The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos amid weeks of anti-immigration protests and rising xenophobic tensions in the country. […]
JUST IN: Court grants Sowore fresh N200m bail
The federal high court in Abuja has granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in his ongoing alleged […]
JUST IN: Court grants sowore ₦200m bail in cybercrime trial
The federal high court in Abuja has granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in his ongoing alleged […]
Tinubu Presides Over First FEC Meeting In Two Months, Swears In RMAFC, NPC Commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the State House, Abuja, the first meeting of the […]
GTBank official reveals N305m transfers linked to businessman, Ifeoma Immanuel facing $1.5m fraud trial
A compliance officer with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) on Monday told a Lagos State Special Offences Court how N305 million was transferred in transactions allegedly […]
FEC approves NYSC reforms, extends orientation camp to six weeks
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a wide-ranging reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing a six-week orientation programme. The reforms, described […]