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May

2025

NJC Faces Serious Integrity Challenge As Civil Society Coalition Exposes Double Standard

Judiciary, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

NJC faces serious integrity challenge. The National Judicial Council NJC is facing an unprecedented integrity challenge as Civil Society coalition exposes double standards in the handling of disciplinary actions against Judicial Officers. The Civil Society Engagement Platform; a coalition of Civil Society groups in Nigeria has called out the National Judicial Council NJC for what it terms double standards in the way the council is handling petitions of age falsification and gross misconduct against some Judicial Officers across the Country. This follows the directive of the NJC to the Imo State Governor; His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma to swear in…

May

2025

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NJC Suspends Three Judges For Judicial Misconduct

Judiciary, News Flash

NJC Suspends Three Judges For Judicial Misconduct The National Judicial Council has slammed a one-year suspension without pay on three serving judicial officers, including a Justice of the Court of Appeal, for various acts of judicial misconduct. The disciplinary actions were among several key resolutions reached at the Council’s 108th meeting held on April 29 and 30, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. In a statement released Wednesday night by the NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, the Council said Justice Jane E. Inyang of the Court of Appeal, Uyo Division, was…

May

2025

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Gov. Otti To Upscale Training Of Youths In Fashion Skills As Ethnocentrique Graduate Trainers At Fashion Show In Aba

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV. OTTI TO UPSCALE TRAINING OF YOUTHS IN FASHION SKILLS AS ETHNOCENTRIQUE GRADUATE TRAINEES AT FASHION SHOW IN ABA. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he will upscale the training of youths in various fashion skills to support the training and upskilling programme organized for young people by Ethnocentrique limited. The Governor was speaking at the Enyimba International Stadium during the Fashion Games 2025, a Fashion Future Program put together by Ethnocentrique Limited as a graduation event for 2000 youths trained and upskilled in fashion skills and to showcase Africa's creative excellency. The Governor assured that his government is…

Apr

2025

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Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

Judiciary, Abuja, News Flash

Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release the socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also directed that parties in the suit, especially the EFCC, should report to the court on May 2 to give an update on compliance with the order of the court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) earlier reported that the operatives of the EFCC arrived at the court with Achimugu on Wednesday as ordered by the…

Apr

2025

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Reno Omokri Lists 50 Achievements That’ll Guarantee Tinubu’s Re-election In 2027

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Reno Omokri Lists 50 Achievements That’ll Guarantee Tinubu’s Re-election In 2027 With just one month to the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has highlighted a list of 50 key achievements he believes will strengthen President Tinubu’s chances for re-election in 2027. The 50 achievements, according to Omokri, span economic reforms, infrastructure development, foreign relations, education, and governance. According to a statement on Omokri’s Facebook handle, these achievements will guarantee Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. “In exactly one month, President Bola Tinubu will mark his second anniversary as President, God sparing his life. Here are…

Apr

2025

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NELFUND: Tinubu To Sanction Schools As 51 Institutions Allegedly Deduct From Students’ Loan Fund

Education, FGN, News Flash

NELFUND: Tinubu To Sanction Schools As 51 Institutions Allegedly Deduct From Students’ Loan Fund The office of Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement has disclosed that any tertiary institutions engaging in illegal deduction of Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND will be sanctioned. In a press release sent to ATTNEWS, Hon. Asefon Sunday Dayo said his office has been notified over ongoing deduction of NELFUND and refusal by some schools to announce the disbursement of the loans to students. He furthered that reports indicated that not fewer than 51 institutions are fraudulently deducting #20,000 to #40,000 from…

Apr

2025

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Obi Doesn’t Need Coalition To Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – NLC

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Obi Doesn’t Need Coalition To Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), does not need a coalition with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or support from political heavyweights ahead of the 2027 vote. Recently, talks on a coalition to wrest federal control from the All Progressives Congress (APC), have dominated mainstream political chatter. Opposition politicians have also been holding series of “strategic meetings” to actualise the plan. In an interview with Punch, Theophilus Ndubuaku, deputy president of the NLC political commission, said Obi remains…

Apr

2025

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FGN Declares May 1 Public Holiday

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, in a Tuesday night statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice. He noted that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the…

Apr

2025

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Abia Youths To Benefit From The Renewed Hope Agenda Of President Tinubu As Ikenna Ukwa Meets Youth Minister

Abia State, Abia North, FGN, News Flash, Politics

ABIA YOUTHS TO BENEFIT FROM THE RENEWED HOPE AGENDA OF PRESIDENT TINUBU AS IKENNA UKWA MEETS YOUTH MINISTER In demonstration of his commitment to advocating for the youth in Abia State and his efforts to leverage federal programs for the benefit of Abia Youths, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa yesterday met with the Honorable Minister for Youth Development, Hon Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele in his office Abuja to discuss ways Abia Youths can benefit from the Federal Government's empowerment programs under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Hon…

Apr

2025

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FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources

Education, FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash

FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement, describing the scheme as a “waste of resources.” The development followed cries by previous beneficiaries of the scheme who accused the government of neglect. The BEA Programme, established through strong diplomatic ties and mutual cooperation, enabled Nigerian students to study in partner countries such as China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, and Serbia. Recently, the government clarified that all supplementary allowances due to Nigerian scholars had been paid up to December 2024. It also appealed for patience, noting…