Like the CJN, lawyers have expressed deep concerns over the persistent cases of allegations of corruption, bias and delayed justice in the third arm of government. The lawyers called for immediate introduction and implementation of systemic reforms that will restore sanity to the justice sector. TUNDE OYESINA reports Some senior lawyers have asked the Chief … Read more
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Coalition for Transparency and Economic Reforms (COTER), has accused Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan of attempting to incite unrest in Nigeria by inciting bribery allegations against some members of the National Assembly and government officials in the country. Gambaryan who was on trial for financial crimes in Nigeria, alleged … Read more
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2024 results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series. Naija News reports that this update was shared by the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, in a statement issued on Sunday. A total of 43,923 … Read more
Security personnel from the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigeria Police arrived at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday morning, sealing the offices of Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk. Armed officers were stationed around the premises in Alausa, Ikeja, stopping and searching passersby. Despite the situation, Meranda arrived … Read more
Lagos state – Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, on Sunday, February 16, visited the Lekki residence of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, to extend their condolences to his family. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, also visited the … Read more
Government has reportedly banned all political gatherings in Zamfara state of Nigeria including rallies, to maintain peace and stability in the state. This decision takes effect immediately and applies to all political parties. Zamfara, a state in northwestern Nigeria, has faced serious security issues for years, leading to many deaths and displacing hundreds of residents. … Read more
Security personnel from the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigeria Police forcefully entered the Lagos State House of Assembly in the early hours of Monday, effectively sealing the offices of Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk of the assembly. Reports obtained by Naija News revealed that by 10 a.m., armed guards … Read more
Motorists and stakeholders in the transportation sector have appealed for more sensitisation on the importance of third-Party motor vehicle insurance before enforcement of the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun’s directive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the IGP had ordered command’s across the country to start enforcement of the third party … Read more
The second series of the 2024 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates for private candidates have been released. This disclosure was made by Dangut Amos, the Head of the National Office, WAEC Nigeria on the night of Sunday, February 16, 2025. In a statement issued bu WAEC’s Head of Public … Read more
The Ondo State Police command has arrested eight suspected kidnappers, and six others for various criminal offences across the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, who paraded the suspect at the Command headquarters in Akure at the weekend said their arrest followed intelligence gathering and the use of technical support. The CP who … Read more