By Ephraim Sheyin Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, the President of the Court of Appeal, has relocated the Kogi Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal from Lokoja to Abuja. A statement by Mr David Umar Mike, Secretary of the Tribunal, said that its sittings would now be at the National Judicial Institute on UmarContinue Reading
By Justina Auta In a strategic move to enhance reproductive choices, the Marie Stopes International Organisation in Nigeria (MSION) has rebranded to MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (MSIN). The organisation aims to empower one in four women to access contraceptive services by 2030, as disclosed by Mr Emmanuel Ajah, the CountryContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, closed its case in the trial of former Gov. Gabriel Suswam of Benue and his co-defendant and ex-Finance Commissioner during his tenure, Omadachi Oklobia, after calling eight witnesses. EFCC’s Counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, informed Justice Ahmed Mohammed of aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has admonished the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles gaffer, Jose Peseiro to ensure a good outing for the Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has visited victims of the recent accidental bombing by the Nigerian Army in Agabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State with a pledge for a more concerted fight against terrorism. Matawalle, alongside the Permanent Secretary in the ministry,Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Olufemi Olaleye, has asked the Court of Appeal to set aside his conviction by the lower court over alleged rape of minor. Olaleye, in a notice of appeal filed by his lawyer, Dr Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, said thatContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory/Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has pledged to continue to support the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) and other public and private entities to ensure proper management of soil and water to achieve food security. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture, said this at theContinue Reading
By Gift Bayo JAV Christmas Village is set to light the tallest Christmas tree in Africa, standing at 85-feet tall with 500,000 bobs as part of the Christmas grand celebrations. Amb. Stephanie Nnadi, Chief Executive Officer, One Percent International, said this at a pre event news conference on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has challenged radiologists to identify challenges impeding data security to address increased cases of litigations from patients against members. The minister gave the charge on Monday in Abuja at the 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and ScientificContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Some surgeons under the aegis of Nigerian Orthopaedic Association on Monday in Abuja began the conduct of joint replacement surgeries for six indigent people in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) this was part of the activities lined up for the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM)Continue Reading
