Judiciary faces integrity crisis over conflicting judgments
The Nigerian judicial system is facing a crisis of confidence, as conflicting court judgments have become a regular occurrence. The principle that courts of coordinate jurisdiction should not overrule one another has been breached, raising serious concerns about the integrity…
Flood displaces 2,000 residents in Lagos
A devastating flood in the Jakande Estate area of Lagos State’s Eti-Osa Local Government Area has left a trail of destruction, displacing approximately 2,000 persons from their homes. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that the flood, which…
Cleric bags life jail for raping minor in Ekiti
In a landmark judgment, the Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced Pastor Enoch, the cleric of a church in Omuo Ekiti, to life imprisonment for raping a minor. The victim, who is the daughter of a church…
Nigeria secures World Bank’s approval for $2.25 billion loan to boost reforms
The World Bank has announced the approval of two significant financial operations aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s economic stability and supporting its vulnerable populations. According to a statement from the bank on Thursday, the combined package, totalling $2.25 billion, comprises the…
Reps panel recommends acquisition of new aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima
The house of representatives committee on national security and intelligence has asked the federal government to purchase new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation is contained in a report released after its investigation on…
Man jailed in UK for removing condom without lady’s consent
A UK court on Thursday jailed a man for removing without consent a condom that he was wearing during sex, in what London’s Metropolitan Police called a “milestone” legal case. Guy Mukendi, 39, of South London, was sentenced to four…
Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa, has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment made against him. The investigation was set up by the Head of Service,…
Why I upload my movies on YouTube – Ruth Kadiri
Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has opened up on why she decided to upload her movies on YouTube. Kadiri, in an interview with BBC Pidgin, said she began uploading her films on YouTube as she sought a platform where she could…
Student loan: NELFUND to publish institutions with complete data June 24
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it will publish the full list of institutions that have submitted their complete student data on June 24, 2024. This move aims to ensure transparency and encourage participation in the scheme…
EU fines Hungary €200m for breaching asylum laws
The EU’s top court fined Hungary 200 million euros ($216 million) and imposed a daily one-million-euro penalty for failing to follow the bloc’s asylum laws and illegally deporting migrants. The fine and penalty were because Budapest “is deliberately evading” compliance…