Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, will resume his legal battle at the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, seeking to overturn the 2019 judgment of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) that led to his removal from office. Onnoghen’s appeal, filed in 2019, argues that the CCT lacked jurisdiction, was biased,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day notice to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide strike over the non-implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement and other pressing issues affecting the university system. The union, which met at the University of Ibadan over the weekend, resolved to put the Federal Government on…
The Nigerian Police Force has invited Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for investigation over allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime, and other related offenses. The invitation comes after the recent raid on the NLC headquarters and criticism from the union over the police’s handling of a protest. Ajaero is required…
An imminent strike currently looms among members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Anambra Branch, following the recent kidnap of one of their members Dr. Stephen Ezeh. This was disclosed in a communique issued after the emergency general meeting of the Association on Monday, August 19, in which they also threatened to embark on an…
As part of its efforts and strategies to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free local government election in every part of Anambra State, the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has intensified its collaboration and engagements with key security agencies in the state. Held on Monday, August 19 at the ANSIEC Headquarters in Awka, the event,…
Luka Modric has been named in Croatia’s 24-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign, putting to rest speculation about his future with the national team. Following Croatia’s exit from Euro 2024 and the retirements of teammates Domagoj Vida and Marcelo Brozovic, there was uncertainty over whether Modric would continue to play for the…
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on the appeals filed by Muritala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the 2023 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States. The appeals challenge the declarations made by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on the outcome of the…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC,), Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu has vowed to challenge Anambra State governnent in a bid to stop it from going ahead with the local government elections scheduled to hold September 28. Nwosu in a chat with newsmen, yesterday, pointed out the need to properly plan the election…
… As She Re-Affirms Her Commitment To Youth Empowerment. The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata), has said that, in the heart of every young person, lies the potential for greatness. She made the statement while reaffirming her commitment to women and youth empowerment, stating that in…
Despite many denials by the Nigerian government on non-payment of fuel subsidies, President Bola Tinubu has given approval to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to use the 2023 final dividends owed to the federation to cover the cost of petrol subsidies The president reportedly approved a halt on the payment of 2024 interim…
