The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says that competition and consumer protection laws are the most dynamic and litigated fields of legal practice across jurisdictions. Kekere-Ekun said this at a three-day strategic judicial training on “Competition and Consumer Protection Laws” held in Abuja on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
The Nigerian Army has said the explosion at a Bus stop opposite Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja is under control. According to military sources,the suicide bomber bearing about six mortar was stopped on top bridge linking Mogadishu and Guzape. The source said the suicide bomber was coming from the Nyanyan Mararaba axis coming into town before…
A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for abandoning victims of the Kaura Namoda massacre to attend a party in London, only to return weeks later for political campaigning. In a statement signed by its convener, Abdulmalik Namoda, the group described the governor’s decision to head to Kaura Namoda…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), says it has sealed 19 illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and category D cooking gas outlets in Delta. The Coordinator, NMDPRA in the state, Mr Victor Ohwodiasa disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri. Ohwodiasa said that the illegal outlets were sealed within the last…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s standard-bearer in Nigeria’s last presidential election, has announced plans to run for president again in 2027, firmly rejecting rumours that he might stand as a deputy to the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during a televised interview on Sunday, Obi declared, “I’m going to contest for the President of…
Austrian local police said on Monday that a German hiker died after falling from an alpine trail in the Austrian Alps. The incident took place near Bludenz, in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, on Sunday night, according to police. The 54-year-old man, hiking with his wife and their dog, lost his footing at a dangerous…
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, says the legislature defines state structure and sets democracies apart from other government systems. Gbajabiamila stated this on Tuesday during the National Assembly Open Week held in Abuja, themed: ‘Deepening Citizens’ Trust and Participation: Celebrating Our Journey as People’s House.’ He explained that all…
Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called for life sentences and the death penalty for individuals involved in drug crimes. Adeyeye made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, while addressing State House correspondents. She urged the National Assembly to incorporate these penalties into the…
In a sweeping show of philanthropy during Eid celebrations, the AA Kaura Foundation has disbursed over ₦35.5 million in humanitarian support across Zamfara State. The aid package included seventy rams, five cows, and ₦10.3 million in cash support aimed at easing festive burdens for vulnerable groups. Speaking in Gusau on Thursday, the foundation’s Secretary, Hon….
A British charity organization, IA-Foundation has called upon the Nigerian government to review its education policy. The charity argues that this change is essential to equip the country’s youth with the necessary soft skills to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. This recommendation was made during an interview with Mrs Ibironke Morocco Earthquake: Rescuers…
