The Benue State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill establishing a Forestry, Mines and Solid Minerals Commission, marking a significant step toward economic diversification and environmental protection. The move is expected to strengthen regulation in the state’s resource sector while addressing concerns around sustainability and local benefits. The bill scaled third reading…
By Steve Oko Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, has thrown his weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid, declaring that the governor “deserves a second term” to consolidate what he described as “unmatched achievements.” This is as a group known as Alex Otti 4+4 Movement, said it had launched a…
By Esther Onyegbula Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have foiled an alleged attempt to secretly bury a murder victim and arrested three suspects linked to the crime in Akute area of the state. The suspects, Maureen Okirie, 35; Salia Karikari, 15; and Jubril Karikari, 12, were apprehended by detectives attached to Ajuwon Division…
The Nigerian Bar Association has warned that it will take disciplinary action against lawyers who institute court cases aimed at drawing the judiciary into internal disputes within political parties. In a statement released amid ongoing factional and leadership crisis in the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), the association expressed concern over what it described as…
Super Eagles stars Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke, and their teammates, have been confronted by angry Sevilla fans following the club’s poor run in the Spanish top-flight. The Rojiblancos are currently battling against relegation. Sevilla, who 8lost 1-0 to bottom club Real Oviedo last weekend, and are just two points outside the relegation zone. According…
Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of scepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say doesn’t understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy “a whole civilisation”. Talks between the United States and Iran and hosted by Pakistan were hanging in the balance…
By Innocent Anaba The Supreme Court on Friday restored Wole Olanipekun, SAN and Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, as counsel for Neconde Energy Limited and Nestoil Limited in the ongoing $2 billion debt dispute, setting aside the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal which disqualified them. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris,…
Youths from the Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency have kicked against any attempt by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to reserve automatic ticket for the Senate seat in Akwa Ibom South. They called for open primaries and a level playing field for all aspirants to test their popularity. During a peaceful protest at the Ikot Abasi…
A presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, has criticised leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid the party’s ongoing leadership crisis, saying its structure and internal dynamics make it incapable of surviving political challenges. Bwala made the remarks in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Nasarawa Amazons head coach, Christopher Danjuma, has urged his players to improve on their performance following the slim win over Remo Stars Ladies. The Amazons beat Remo Stars Ladies 1-0 at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday. The decisive moment came late in the game when Alani Jumoke calmly converted an 87th-minute penalty, securing all…
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