How Proscription Of Trade Unions Was Fought Under Military And Civilian Regimes In Nigeria
By Femi Falana SAN A fortnight ago, a group asked me to recuse myself from defending the National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG). …
“Senate Shifts Further To APC” — Akpabio, Moro Clash Over Rising Lawmaker Defections
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), engaged in a heated exchange on Wednesday …
“Obadina Received N2.1bn Without Contract” — EFCC Witness Tells Abuja Court
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that Olugbenga Obadina received N2.1 billion …
“Protecting Tenants And Landlords” — Sanwo-Olu Says Lagos Tenancy Bill Will Resolve Housing Disputes
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said the proposed Lagos Tenancy Bill seeks to balance the interests of landlords and tenants while resolving housing …
“No More Racketeering” — Minister Wike Warns AMAC Chairman, Mandate Secretary Over Street Naming And Service Delivery
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday issued stern warnings to the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher …
“Abia Comes First” — LP Caucus Urges Deputy Speaker Kalu To Stop Inciting Federal Government Against State
Abia Labour Party (LP) House of Representatives Caucus members have told the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, that rather …
“142 Kidnapped, 70 Killed In Kwara South” — Senate Summons Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP Over Rising Insecurity
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badau, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Inspector-General of Police to …
“Desecration Of Tradition” — Onitsha Council Condemns Use Of Masquerades For Political Campaigns Ahead Of Anambra Poll
Ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, the Onitsha Traditional Council, otherwise known as “Ime Obi Onicha”, has strongly condemned the use …
“Stability Without Relief” — World Bank Says Nigeria’s Economy Recovering Under Tinubu, But 139m Citizens Now In Poverty
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of stabilisation following sweeping reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, the World Bank said on Wednesday. However, the financial institution …
UBA Compliance Officer Testifies In Yahaya Bello’s ₦110bn Money Laundering Trial, Confirms Multiple Withdrawals
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, resumed on Wednesday as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented additional witnesses before …