7 h. ago AGF takes over trial of lawyer, influencers accused of cyberbullying Senator Shehu Buba

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of an Abuja lawyer and four social media influencers accused of cyberbullying Senator Umar Shehu Buba.

Technology

14 h. ago Alumni Blames Council For Bypassing Mandatory PhD Rule In VC Selection

Concerned Alumni Stakeholders, University of Abuja Worldwide, has condemned what it describes as a clear breach of advertised requirements in the recent appointment of a new substantive Vice-Chancellor for the institution. The group, in a press statement expressed deep concern that the Governing Council may have overlooked mandatory criteria, thereby plunging the university into one […]

Politics

22 h. ago Tinubu presents Dantsoho with award in maritime infrastructure modernization

THE Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has been decorated with the Award of “Excellence in Maritime Infrastructure Modernisation & Global Competitiveness” at the flagship Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NAEPS Award, which is a presidential initiative coordinated by the Office […]

Politics

22 h. ago SIFAX Group celebrates Nigeria’s historic return to IMO Council

SIFAX Group has congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, on Nigeria’s successful election into the Council of the International Maritime Organisation after 14 years of absence. In a congratulatory letter, the chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, described the development as a milestone and  triumph for the entire maritime industry […]

Politics

23 h. ago Maritime lawyer condemns detention of vessels over drug trafficking

A prominent Nigerian lawyer, and managing partner at Maritime & Commercial Law Partners,Barrister Osuala Emmanuel Nwagbara has condemned the detention of ships for months by agencies of government over carriage of banned drugs, stating that attention should be directed at vessel crew rather than vessels, over such offence. Speaking exclusively with the Nigerian Tribune, Nwagbara […]

Politics

25 h. ago NDLEA arrests two suspected traffickers, seizes 763kg of skunk in Edo

The NDLEA in Edo State arrested two suspected traffickers and seized 763kg of skunk cannabis as part of its pre-Yuletide drug control strategies. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-two-suspected-traffickers-seizes-763kg-of-skunk-in-edo/

Politics

27 h. ago Police, Air Force QRF pledge stronger security collaboration in Niger

He described the Police chief as a lawyer par excellence, an anti-fraud specialist and a seasoned police officer...

Politics

32 h. ago NDLEA arrests two suspected traffickers, seizes 763kg skunk cannabis in Edo

Learn about the recent Edo drug bust where NDLEA operatives arrested two traffickers and seized 763kg of skunk cannabis in pre-yuletide operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-two-suspected-traffickers-seizes-763kg-skunk-cannabis-in-edo/

Politics

34 h. ago Alleged Impersonation: Trial Of Lawyer, 1 Other Stalled As Defence Seeks Adjournment

The trial of Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola, over allegations of forgery and impersonation of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Awa Kalu (SAN), was stalled on Wednesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Apo. The defendants were standing trial before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie for allegedly forging […]

Politics

35 h. ago Tinubu unveils new maritime security, economic framework, orders nationwide NIPSS security diagnostics

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced a new security and economic framework for the maritime industry and directed officials of read more Tinubu unveils new maritime security, economic framework, orders nationwide NIPSS security diagnostics

Politics

39 h. ago “Critics Amplify My Misteps Into Needless Controversy” – Remi Tinubu On Condemnations Over Threat To Put Off Gov. Adeleke’s Microphone

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has addressed the growing controversy over her conduct at the 10th year coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. At the event, where she was also conferred with the title Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua, she had asked Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to stop singing or […] The post “Critics Amplify My Misteps Into Needless Controversy” – Remi Tinubu On Condemnations Over Threat To Put Off Gov. Adeleke’s Microphone appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

40 h. ago FG probes detention of Nigerian Air Force plane in Burkina Faso

Reacting to the development, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the Nigerian government is closely monitoring the situation.

Politics

43 h. ago ‘Justice Ojukwu is alive’, Federal High Court condemns media reports

The Director of Information of FHC, Dr Catherine Christopher, who stated this on Wednesday in...

Politics

43 h. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

Politics

49 h. ago Court orders interim forfeiture of hotel over drug trafficking

A Federal High Court has ordered the interim forfeiture of Rockford Hotel, suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking, following an NDLEA application. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-interim-forfeiture-of-hotel-over-drug-trafficking/

Politics

56 h. ago Court orders interim forfeiture of Ogun hotel linked to fleeing drug baron

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture and attachment of a business establishment, Rockford Hotel, located at No. 1, Feyisetan Street, Abule Iroko, Sango, Ogun State.

Politics

56 h. ago Aviation: Senate condemns ‘abysmal rise’ in airfares, summons minister, FAAN, AON, others

Senators rose in unison on Tuesday against what they called an “abysmal rise” in air ticket prices in the country, as airlines charge as much as N700,000 for a one-way ticket.

Politics

56 h. ago “Kidnapping Children Is Lesser Evil Than Killing Troops” – Ahmad Gumi

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that kidnapping schoolchildren, though condemnable, is a “lesser evil” when compared with the killing of soldiers during attacks by armed groups. In an interview with the BBC, Gumi argued that crimes committed by bandits vary in gravity. He noted that abductions in which victims are freed unharmed should not be […] The post “Kidnapping Children Is Lesser Evil Than Killing Troops” – Ahmad Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

59 h. ago Taskforce Arrests 10 Over Alleged Car Theft, Child Trafficking In Abia

No fewer than 10 persons have been arrested and detained over alleged car theft and child trafficking in Aba by the Abia State Harmonised Task Force team. The head of operations for the team, Anozie Ogechukwu, announced this while briefing newsmen in his office in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. According to […]

Politics

63 h. ago ‘Peace must not reward killers’ — Northern group condemns amnesty proposal for bandits

"Despite this overwhelming suffering, public voices continue to advocate for leniency toward the very groups that inflicted

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