43 h. ago Nigerians express frustration at judiciary’s role in nation’s political morass

Say, ‘no reasonable investor will dare to come’ Efforts to build sustainable democracy threatened As politicians taint judges’ conscience, integrity read more Nigerians express frustration at judiciary’s role in nation’s political morass

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5 d. ago FG seeks stakeholders’ support for forfeiture of arms after court’s judgement

Tribune Online FG seeks stakeholders’ support for forfeiture of arms after court’s judgement The Federal Government, through the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has solicited stakeholders’ support towards the forfeiture and safe disposal of illicit arms and weapons after the court’s judgement. The centre made this call in Ado-Ekiti during a one-day seminar themed: ‘Strengthening procedural approaches for the forfeiture and […] FG seeks stakeholders’ support for forfeiture of arms after court’s judgement Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta

Tribune Online Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralised five suspected kidnappers and arrested three others following an intelligence-led operation in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition hidden in a forest. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, […] Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Updated: Reps advance 39 constitution amemdment bills, proposes judiciary, electoral reforms

The House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced 39 constitution amendment, most of which aimed at reforming Nigeria’s judiciary and electoral read more Updated: Reps advance 39 constitution amemdment bills, proposes judiciary, electoral reforms

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6 d. ago Reps propose 23 bills to reform Nigeria’s judiciary, elections

…to make Appeal Court final arbiter for governorship poll petitions …to expand justices of Supreme Court, cut excesses of chief read more Reps propose 23 bills to reform Nigeria’s judiciary, elections

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6 d. ago Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member

Tribune Online Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member The member representing Ibadan SouthWest constituency II in the Oyo state House of Assembly, Hon. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi Adebayo, in this interview with YINKA OLADOYINBO, speaks on the legislature as an arm of government, the challenges facing it and his activities as a lawmaker in the state. You have been in the Oyo state House of […] Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Creates Special Force To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation’s security architecture and enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country. Speaking during the opening of the Special Operations Forces training […]

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8 d. ago Rivers emergency rule clear abuse of power –Goodluck Jonathan

…Says government knows right course of action, but deliberately ignored it By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a blatant abuse of power by all three arms of government. Speaking in Abuja yesterday at the Haske Satumari Foundation’s annual […] The post Rivers emergency rule clear abuse of power –Goodluck Jonathan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Weak Governance, Judiciary Hurting Nigeria’s Image — Jonathan

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has warned that a compromised judiciary and poor governance deter investment and diminish Nigeria’s global reputation. He made the remarks at the 2025 Haske Satumari Foundation’s annual colloquium in Abuja, which focused on promoting social development through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jonathan criticised the actions of key political actors, stating […]

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9 d. ago Ibas visits Rivers Assembly complex, promises speedy completion

Tribune Online Ibas visits Rivers Assembly complex, promises speedy completion He said: "I had been at the executive arm of the state governance structure and one of the pillars that is missing for now is the legislature and for them to function effectively, they also need a place to work from. Ibas visits Rivers Assembly complex, promises speedy completion Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Fubara, others’ suspension tarnishes Nigeria’s image – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that suspending elected officials in Rivers State could tarnish the country’s image. He made the remark at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday. “These actions by key actors in the executive and legislative arms of government paint the country in a negative light,” he said. Jonathan Read More

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9 d. ago Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger

Tribune Online Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger Aligbe also stressed the need for Nigerians to pray for the country’s leaders, from the presidency to governors, local government chairmen, ministers, and members of the Armed Forces. Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger Tribune Online

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1 week ago Army Recaptures Presidential Palace In Sudan After 2 Years Of War

The Sudanese army has reclaimed the presidential palace in Khartoum from the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant shift in the two-year-long war that has ravaged the country. Military spokesperson Nabil Abdallah announced the victory on state television, stating that the army had taken control of key government buildings in central Khartoum. […]

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1 week ago Panic In Benue Community As Bandits Threaten To Avenge Death Of Members

Residents of Agwabi community in Tombo council ward of Buruku local government area are fleeing in droves following threats by armed bandits whose members were killed by operatives of Benue State Joint Security Taskforce code named ‘Operation Zenda’ on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP recalls that officers of ‘Operation Zenda’ raided a militia hideout in the area and […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s judiciary: A clear and present danger to its socio

This newspaper takes it as an article of faith that sustained socio-economic growth and enabling each Nigerian to live well read more Nigeria’s judiciary: A clear and present danger to its socio-economic stability?

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1 week ago Protesters storm Ondo gov’s office over killing of another five farmers by herdsmen

Tribune Online Protesters storm Ondo gov’s office over killing of another five farmers by herdsmen Hundreds of protesters on Wednesday morning stormed the Alagbaka office of the Ondo State governor protesting over the killing of another five farmers by armed herdsmen. Protesters storm Ondo gov’s office over killing of another five farmers by herdsmen Tribune Online

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1 week ago Emergency rule: Military armored vehicles, soldiers take over Rivers Govt House

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Military armored vehicles, soldiers take over Rivers Govt House The military trucks numbering about 10 were observed patrolling all adjourning roads leading to the Government House with some armoured vehicles positioned at strategic points. Emergency rule: Military armored vehicles, soldiers take over Rivers Govt House Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘It’s Political Manipulation’, Atiku Blasts Tinubu For Declaring State Of Emergency In Rivers

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, thereby suspending both executive and legislative arms of government in the State for a period of six months over the political and security crises in the State, saying the President’s action ‘reeks of political […]

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2 w. ago Be careful not to set the country ablaze – Onjeh urges judiciary

Prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former Chairman, Governing Board of Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has expressed grave concern over the increasing trend of conflicting injunctions emanating from Nigerian courts, warning that such judicial inconsistencies could push the country towards anarchy. In a statement issued on Monday, Onjeh condemned what […] The post Be careful not to set the country ablaze – Onjeh urges judiciary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago A/bom Judiciary Workers Seek Probe Of Marginalisation By JUSUN Leadership

Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Akwa Ibom State branch have raised the alarm over the unwarranted and persistent workplace victimisation, persecution and harassment by their president, Comrade Katale Ajah. Some of the affected workers, who spoke to journalists in Uyo, the state capital, on condition of anonymity at the weekend, lamented […]

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