Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Face Setbacks Food sector stakeholders score policies low A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Nigeria’s broad-based economic reforms, initiated 18 months ago, have yet to yield substantial positive results. The report, which focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted that while some nations in the region are making…
Court Ruling Reinstates Baruwa’s Presidency Amid Union Disputes The Nigerian Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the re-election of Tajudeen Baruwa as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), nullifying the election of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. This landmark judgment reaffirms Baruwa’s leadership and declares the…
Deji Adeyanju’s scathing remarks accuse FCT Minister Wike of disloyalty to allies and political maneuvering for personal gain Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has reignited the conversation on Wike’s political betrayal, sharply criticizing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as a pattern of disloyalty and betrayal of…
The National Judicial Council enforces accountability, retiring two court heads for age falsification and sanctioning others for professional misconduct NJC Reinforces Judicial Accountability with Tough Sanctions The National Judicial Council (NJC) recommends judicial accountability by taking firm action against misconduct, including the compulsory retirement of two high-ranking judicial officers and penalties for several others. These…
Federal University Lokoja’s Governing Council takes decisive action against misconduct to uphold ethical standards The Governing Council of Federal University Lokoja has made the decision to terminate the employment of four lecturers over allegations related to misconduct, specifically involving examination and sexual misconduct. This measure, focusing on Kogi university lecturer misconduct, highlights the institution’s commitment…
A recent report by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) reveals that millions of dollars intended for the fight against Boko Haram were allegedly misappropriated and used to fund luxury real estate in the United States. The funds have been tied to Nigeria’s former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and his associates. Previously…
Students fear for safety as worsening cracks and ongoing rains heighten risks in University of Calabar hostels Students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have voiced UNICAL hostel safety concerns, fearing that the deteriorating conditions of their accommodations may pose a serious risk. Many residents, especially those in the male and female hostels, have noticed…
The Ondo State gubernatorial race heats up as the PDP accuses the APC of breaking a peace agreement meant to ensure a fair election, while the APC denies the claims as baseless As the Ondo governorship election draws near, allegations of peace accord violations have sparked a rift between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and…
A recent court hearing on the Rivers State political dispute led to unexpected legal debates, with the Court of Appeal instructing the PDP to settle conflicting claims over legal representation In a turn of events during a recent hearing on the Rivers State political dispute, the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal adjourned multiple…
Three Directors-General and a Special Adviser on Media Communications join Tinubu’s administration to bolster key sectors President Tinubu’s new appointments signal a strategic push to strengthen Nigeria’s leadership across key agencies. In a recent move, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of three Nigerians as directors-general overseeing significant national agencies, as well as a…
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