By Taiye Agbaje A former member of the House of Representatives, Robinson Uwak, says it is time for President Bola Tinubu-led government to embark on reconciliation following the victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). Uwak, who represented Oron, Mbo, Okobo, Ure-Offong/Oruko and Udung-Uko Federal Constituency of Akwa IbomContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo/Edith Nwapi The Vice-President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has said that judgment delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Court is a testimony to the fate Nigerians have in President Bola Tinubu and his administration. Shettima made the assertion while speaking to newsmen shortly after the 5-member panel of justicesContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie/Pauline Ochai Mr Jirgi Pitiko, the Chief Justice of the West African Law students Association (WELSA) has urged law students to contribute to the actualisation of the ECOWAS vision and mission. Pitiko made the call at the opening of a three-day International Justice Conference with the theme: `BeyondContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Mr Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has said that the Judiciary was critical to the fight against corruption in the country. He made the remark on Monday in Abuja at the annual reunion and award of the members of the ClassContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the new Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice says he will anchor his leadership on President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda Fagbemi said this when he assumed office as the Nigeria’s 24th Attorney-General, succeeding Abubakar Malami, who served in PresidentContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Chief Daboikiabo Warmate, has filed a suit against, the Acting National Chairman of the party, Amb. Umar Damagum over alleged negligence to party constitution. Warmate, who is also the leader of the Concerned PDP League (CPDPL), also dragged the National WorkingContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered parties in a suit filed by the Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML) and its embattled Managing Director, Alhaji Abubakar Faruk, against the Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) and others to maintain a status quo until the next adjourned date.Continue Reading
By Edith Nwapi An Abuja High Court on Thursday fixed Aug. 23 for the arraignment of suspended Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele for alleged procurement fraud. Emefiele was to be arraigned alongside Sa’adatu Yaro and her company, April1616 Investment Limited on 20 charges bordering on procurement fraud, conspiracy and conferringContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has partnered with Equality Development and Research Centre (EDR-centre), an NGO, to curb workplace bullying. Mr Tony Ojukwu, the NHRC Executive Secretary, made this known when Ms Marshal Nwanne, Founder of the EDR-centre paid a visit to the commission in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Contractor, Mr Christian Igbo, on Tuesday, said he will appeal a ruling by an FCT High Court, Abuja setting aside its June 22 judgment directing the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to pay over N29 million balance of the contract sum legitimately awarded andContinue Reading
