Pilgrims performing Hajj without permit liable to 100,000 riyals fine, 10-year ban – Envoy

Pilgrims performing Hajj without permit liable to 100,000

The Charge De Affaires, Nigerian Embassy, Riyad, Dr Modibbo Umar, says pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj without permit are liable
Increased presence of scavengers, beggars poses security threat in FCT, Wike tells court

Increased presence of scavengers, beggars poses security threat

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss
Judiciary workers lock out Federal High Court judges, lawyers, litigants

Judiciary workers lock out Federal High Court judges,

The Federal High Court (FHC) Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Monday, locked out judges, lawyers,
I-G Orders 50% Crime Reduction Nationwide

I-G Orders 50% Crime Reduction Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated all police commands to execute a strategic plan aimed at reducing crime
BABANGIDA’S CONFESSION AND ATONEMENT: QUO VADIS?

BABANGIDA’S CONFESSION AND ATONEMENT: QUO VADIS?

By Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D. I have carefully read and listened to former Nigerian military president, General
Nigeria’s Teaching Hospitals in Crisis as Power Outages Disrupt Healthcare and Training

Nigeria’s Teaching Hospitals in Crisis as Power Outages

Students Protest as Universities, Hospitals Struggle with Soaring Electricity Costs For over three months, Nigeria’s premier teaching hospital, the University
Political Dynamics in Nigeria: Tinubu’s Re-election Bid vs. Jonathan’s Potential Comeback in 2027

Political Dynamics in Nigeria: Tinubu’s Re-election Bid vs.

In the evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, the prospect of a 2027 electoral contest between incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Fintechs Dominate as Banks Struggle with Network Failures

Fintechs Dominate as Banks Struggle with Network Failures

In 2024, fintech platforms like OPay and PalmPay emerged as major winners in Nigeria’s financial sector, attracting a surge of
FROM SOLDIER TO STATESMAN: GENERAL “JERRY BOY” TIMBUT USENI SHOWED CLASS

FROM SOLDIER TO STATESMAN: GENERAL “JERRY BOY” TIMBUT

BY PROF. MIKE A.A. OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.D. INTRODUCTION The passing of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni at
Human Rights Group Demands Probe Into Alleged Illegal Detention of Foreigner

Human Rights Group Demands Probe Into Alleged Illegal

A human rights organization, the Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT), has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)