38 h. ago Falana Reveals Constitutional Errors In Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has faulted the recent presidential pardon granted to some convicts by President Bola Tinubu in exercise of his power of prerogative of mercy, describing the exercise as a “colossal embarrassment” tainted by Illegalities and constitutional errors. Speaking on ARISE News Channel’s ‘The Morning Show’ […]

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6 d. ago Why it is simply impossible to govern Nigeria from Abuja, by Olisa Agbakoba

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba recently unveiled a policy document titled, ‘Devolution Is the Solution: Foundational Reform read more Why it is simply impossible to govern Nigeria from Abuja, by Olisa Agbakoba

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8 d. ago Anambra gov’s wife advocate urgent action to tackle counts of Hepatitis B, C in Nigeria

"The numbers are scary. Yes. But if we don’t show adequate commitment to the campaign through education and strategic dialogues, we’d be dealing with a bigger

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9 d. ago Why 25 years of constitutional amendments have failed Nigeria – Agbakoba

.says, ‘devolution of powers solution to Nigeria’s problems’ Olisa Agbakoba, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has said that devolution of read more Why 25 years of constitutional amendments have failed Nigeria – Agbakoba

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1 week ago China, Nigeria deepen ties to advance global gender equality

“China has woven women’s development goals into its five-year plan for economic and social development...

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2 w. ago FG, EU deepen ties on education through €570m Erasmus+ programme

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening educational collaboration with the European Union (EU) under the €570 million read more FG, EU deepen ties on education through €570m Erasmus+ programme

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2 w. ago India strengthens education ties with Nigeria, advocates global gender equality

The High Commission of India in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and deepening bilateral ties with read more India strengthens education ties with Nigeria, advocates global gender equality

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2 w. ago Amnesty International Advocates Abolition Of Death Penalty In Nigeria

Amnesty International has urged the Federal and State Governments to abolish death penalty. Mrs Barbara Magaji,the Programmes Manager of Amnesty Internationa, made the call during a stakeholders dialogue to commemorate the World Day Against Death Penalty. The Programme was organised by Amnesty International in collaboration with the French Embassy in Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. […] The post Amnesty International Advocates Abolition Of Death Penalty In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: Senior Lawyer Wants Retired Civil Servants Barred From Election For 1 Year

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ndarani Mohammed, has called for the ban of retired civil servants from contesting elective positions for at least one year so that anti-corruption agencies can properly investigate them. The SAN, said all heads of Ministeries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that are retired, or have been relieved of their jobs […]

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2 w. ago Joy Ogwu, Nigeria’s first female UN ambassador, global peace advocate, dies at 79

When ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu walked into the United Nations headquarters in New York in 2008 as Nigeria’s first read more Joy Ogwu, Nigeria’s first female UN ambassador, global peace advocate, dies at 79

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2 w. ago A Culture of Mentorship and Merit: Babalakin & Co. toasts Oluseun Awonuga’s rise to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)

Babalakin & Co. hosted a special ceremony at its Lagos headquarters to celebrate Mr. Oluseun Awonuga’s elevation to the rank read more A Culture of Mentorship and Merit: Babalakin & Co. toasts Oluseun Awonuga’s rise to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)

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3 w. ago INEC: Amupitan Will Reform Nigeria’s Electoral Process – IPAC

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, has expressed confidence in the new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman’s leadership. He said Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, (Senior Advocate Of Nigeria) SAN, has the experience, integrity, and competence needed to bring reforms and strengthen Nigeria’s electoral system. “The new INEC boss has the capacity to […] The post INEC: Amupitan Will Reform Nigeria’s Electoral Process – IPAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta Activist Edewor Egedegbe Calls On Men To Stop Gender Violence

Edewor Egedegbe, a prominent Niger Delta activist, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s low ranking in maternal health and gender equality. He noted that the country placed 130th out of 146 nations in the 2023 Global Gender Gap Report. The report records a maternal mortality rate of 512 deaths per 100,000 live births alongside high incidences […] The post Delta Activist Edewor Egedegbe Calls On Men To Stop Gender Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Council of State approves nomination of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Joash Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, from the read more Council of State approves nomination of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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3 w. ago Nnaji’s Resignation Rights Groups, Lawyers Demand Stringent Laws Against Forgery

Two prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria, have demanded stringent laws against forgery. Their comments come after the resignation of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji. Even though Nnaji said his resignation was not an admission of wrongdoing, the civil society […]

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3 w. ago Senior Lawyer Dismisses Fresh Suit To Bar Jonathan From 2027 Race

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has stated that the suit filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja to prevent ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in 2027 is “an abuse of court process.” The senior lawyer made this known Tuesday, during an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show. He said, “An abuse of court […]

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3 w. ago Empowerment: Organisation moves to raise N100bn for military, paramilitary families

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A private organisation, Defend Trust Fund Campaign (DTFC), has concluded arrangements to launch a national campaign to raise funds to empower families of soldiers and other paramilitary personnel across the country. Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna, the Lead Advocate, Defend Trust Fund […] The post Empowerment: Organisation moves to raise N100bn for military, paramilitary families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oshiomhole now vocal advocate for corporate oppression — NUPENG

Tribune Online Oshiomhole now vocal advocate for corporate oppression — NUPENG The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has strongly condemned the recent comments made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole on national television, describing them as a “reprehensible assault on the fundamental rights of Nigerian workers” and “a gross distortion of established labour laws.” Oshiomhole now vocal advocate for corporate oppression — NUPENG Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Experts Call For Prompt Response To Tackle Global Health Challenges

  Biosafety and biosecurity experts in Nigeria  have advocated  a shared responsibility, prevention, detection, prompt response and multi-sectoral approaches to tackle global health challenges. They stated that global health security also requires collective efforts to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats. They made the assertions during the 8th Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NIBSA) […]

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3 w. ago Alleged Certificate Forgery: Pressure Mounts On Science Minister Nnaji To Resign

Pressure is mounting on the minister of science, technology and innovation, Uche Nnaji, to resign from his cabinet position over an alleged certificate forgery. Two prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria, have called on Minister Uche Nnaji, who is involved in the certificate scandal, to […]

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