Written by Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the public presentation and official launch of three new books by Dr. Reuben Abati, a renowned journalist, intellectual and former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR. The notable cleric, social crusader, … Continue reading “Bishop Mathew Kukah to Headline Dr. Reuben Abati’s Presentation of Three Books on November 7th, 2025”
Gunboat diplomacy evokes powerful imagery of naval strength and military might, representing a historical practice where nations pursue foreign policy objectives through the threat of force. This method has been wielded to assert dominance, safeguard economic interests, and manipulate political outcomes in distant lands, often reflecting a complex interplay of coercion and negotiation. Judicial pronouncements … Continue reading “Navigating Power Dynamics: The Significance of International Cooperation to Trump’s Gunboat Diplomacy in Nigeria. A Persuasive Reflection by Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON”
Court Jails Retired Agriculture Deputy Director For Falsifying Age, Orders Refund Of ₦1.23m Salaries
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has convicted a retired Deputy Director of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Dare Adebowale Oladapo, for falsifying his age to extend his service years and fraudulently earning salaries after his due retirement. According to a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the suspension of four of its national officers over alleged anti-party activities. In a letter signed by 14 out of 18 members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and received by the commission on November 4, 2025, the party said […]
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced three men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. The presiding judge, Justice M.O. Folorunso, became visibly emotional and wept before pronouncing the sentence. The convicts — John Ndubisi Nbakogu, Bolakale Quadri (also known as Adaka), and Toheeb […]
The opposition in Lagos has criticised what it calls a “carefully scripted succession” in Agege Local Government after Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, assumed office as acting chairman. Obasa, who served as vice chairman, stepped in after the council chairman, Hon. Tunde Azeez, went on […]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The closed-door meeting formed part of the President’s ongoing engagements with religious leaders aimed at promoting national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details of the discussions were not officially disclosed, sources suggested […]
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s inaugural Tax Ombudsman, fulfilling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to establishing an independent institution dedicated to protecting vulnerable taxpayers and promoting equitable tax practices, particularly for small businesses, the announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, from […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for an investigation into what it described as a violent invasion of its National Secretariat in Abuja by suspended party officials and their supporters. The party alleged that the incident, which reportedly left several staff members injured, was led by its […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reiterated its zero tolerance for fraudulent practices in the mobilization of graduates for national service, emphasizing its commitment to transparency, integrity, and accountability in all its operations. The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated this in Abuja during the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilization Workshop. He noted […]