President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent announcement of board appointments for 42 federal agencies has sparked controversy following the appointment of two individuals as chairmen of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI). In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Hon. Durosimi Meseko from Kogi State and Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa from Nasarawa State were both listed as chairmen of the NBRRI. Hon. Meseko was named at position 21 on the list, while Hon. Inuwa appeared at position 41, raising questions about the process and oversight in the appointments. President Tinubu,…
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A 32-year-old trader and mother of three, Oluwatoyin Ibikunle, has asked an Akure Customary Court to dissolve her 15-year marriage due to alleged physical abuse from her husband, Ayodeji Ibikunle, a 40-year-old vulcanizer. In her testimony, Oluwatoyin accused her husband of constant domestic violence, neglect, and endangering her life. She also made a shocking allegation against her father-in-law, claiming he offered her ₦50,000 to end her marriage and engage in a relationship with him. “My husband is irresponsible and has turned me into a punching bag. He keeps threatening my life, and I can’t take it anymore,” she told the…
Lawyers across the Mgbidi, Oguta, and Omumma judicial divisions of Imo State began a two-day court boycott on Thursday to protest the alleged murder of their colleague, Chinedu Nwowu. Mr. Nwowu was reportedly shot by unidentified assailants in his hometown of Mgbidi on Wednesday evening. Benneth Amukamara, chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Orlu Branch, explained that the boycott was aimed at condemning the “senseless killing” and demanding justice for the slain lawyer. “This action reflects our outrage and deep concern for the safety and well-being of our colleagues,” Amukamara said. “The boycott today was to show our pain…
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of one of his predecessors, General Jeremiah Timbut Useni (retd). Wike described his passing as the “fall of one of the biggest trees in the forest of Nigeria.” In a statement released on Friday morning in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Wike noted that Useni’s loss would be deeply felt by all. He praised Useni as a significant figure in Nigeria’s history, highlighting his contributions to the development of the FCT during his tenure as Minister from 1993…
In response to the recent wave of cult-related killings in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, the Nigeria Police Force has initiated a conflict resolution process, securing a ‘ceasefire’ agreement from leaders of warring cult groups in the state. The police have issued a stern warning that any further violence or killings will lead to the immediate arrest and prosecution of the identified cult leaders. Over the past week, cult clashes have claimed the lives of seven individuals in areas such as Igbogene, Amarata, Swali, and Ekeki, with three siblings among the victims. The violence is linked to a struggle for…
The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has launched an initial assessment to evaluate the financial impact of the fire that devastated the Kara Yan Katako market on Wednesday. Mr. Mustapha Umar, the Director of Relief and Rehabilitation at SEMA, shared the update while speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Thursday. He explained that a comprehensive damage assessment would be conducted on Friday to provide a more accurate estimate of the losses and to mobilize support for the affected traders. Umar added that the management of Kara market was unable to immediately calculate the full financial impact of the disaster.…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed plans to establish a new compliance department aimed at addressing past challenges and aligning with global standards. During the launch of the 2025 Macroeconomic Outlook Report, titled ‘Stabilisation in Transition: Rethinking Reform Strategies for 2025 and Beyond,’ on Thursday, Mr. Cardoso shared this development in a virtual address at the hybrid event hosted in Lagos. He explained that the new department would play a crucial role in strengthening transparency and building a more resilient financial sector that supports Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and development. The governor emphasized…
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has distanced itself from the planned industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest the recent telecom tariff hike. NATCOMS President Deolu Ogunbanjo criticized the planned protest, calling it unnecessary and warning that it could send the wrong message to investors. On Monday, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced it had granted telecom operators a tariff hike of up to 50%, in response to rising operational costs. Both NATCOMS and the NLC condemned the hike, arguing that the increase was excessively high. NLC President Joe Ajaero strongly criticized the 50% increase…
President Bola Tinubu is facing widespread backlash for allegedly bypassing constitutional procedures in appointing Dr. Mainasara Umar-Kogo as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). As reported by Politics Nigeria, Legal experts and stakeholders have described the move as unconstitutional and a threat to judicial independence. The appointment, conveyed in a letter dated January 20, 2025, by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has stirred controversy, especially as it was backdated to November 27, 2024. Critics argued that the process bypassed the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC), both of…
Dr. Cornelius Onuigbo, a medical practitioner at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) in Nnewi, has been released after being abducted by unknown gunmen on Tuesday. Onuigbo was taken in front of his home in Nnewi as he returned from work, but was freed early Thursday morning after enduring two days of captivity. The news of his release was confirmed by colleagues from the hospital’s Urology Department, as well as Martina Onwuka, the Head of Corporate Affairs at NAUTH. The circumstances of his release, including whether a ransom was paid or if he managed to escape, remain unclear. However,…