CJN bars Nigerian lawyers from using ‘Barrister’ title
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers, court registrars and litigation staff to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official dealings with the Supreme Court, declaring the practice inconsistent with the professional standards expected at the apex court.
Sanwo-Olu unveils Integrated Energy hub to boost clean mobility in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned one of Nigeria’s first fully integrated energy hubs in Oshodi, describing the facility as a major milestone in the country’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy.
Senate Committee To Hold Public Hearings On NEITI Oil, Gas Audit Reports
The Senate committee on Public accounts has announced a special legislative oversight and public hearing on the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) audit reports for the oil and gas sector covering the 2021, 2022 and 2023 fiscal years.
Oriire Abduction: We Refused To Pay Ransom, Negotiate With Bandits, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will not negotiate with criminals or pay ransom to secure the release of kidnap victims, saying doing so would encourage terrorism and banditry.
2027: Trouble in Obi’s camp confirmed as OK Movement battles leadership crisis
Trouble has emerged in Peter Obi’s political camp ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with a senior coalition official confirming a leadership crisis within the OK Movement.
Why we failed to produce fake PFIPC DG before Reps panel — IG
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has explained why the alleged self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, was not produced before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the purported agency.
Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde
Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi.
PFIPC: We failed due diligence on recruitment waiver — HCSF
ABUJA — Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, yesterday admitted before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating alleged creation of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, PEAC, and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, without legal backing that her office failed to carry out adequate due diligence before issuing key approvals.
WAFU B U-20: F’Eagles seek early semi-final ticket
Nigeria’s U-20 Boys, Flying Eagles, will on Thursday seek an early passage into the semi-finals of this year’s WAFU B U-20 Championship ongoing in the Ivorian city of Yamoussoukro, when they confront the Sparrow Hawks from Togo in their second match of the group phase.
Lagos LCDA chairman highlights key achievements
The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, Adedeji Omope, has pledged to expand infrastructure development, youth empowerment and social intervention programmes across the council, saying his administration remains committed to delivering more dividends of democracy to residents.