The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has resolved that all its members should boycott the courts nationwide for two days (Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 January 2019) to protest the “constitutional infractions in the suspension of Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria”. The body reached the decision on Monday at an emergency meeting of … Read more
Embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen who was suspended by President Buhari last Friday, has debunked the rumour gaining traction online on Monday that he has resigned. Onnoghen, who President Buhari replaced with the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Tanko Mohammed, as Acting CJN, debunked the rumour in a … Read more
Nigerian singer and candidate for the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), Banky W has taken to Instagram to call out the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for misspelling his name and misprinting his party’s logo. Banky W who is currently contesting for Federal House Of Representatives in Lagos said, “It turns out that logo that will … Read more
The Senate will be reconvening on Tuesday January 29th to deliberate on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. The Lawmakers on Thursday January 24th, adjourned sitting until February 19th, after the Presidential and National Assembly elections but have now taken the decision to reconvene to deliberate on Onnoghen’s suspension. It was expected that Presidnet … Read more
The United Kingdom has expressed concern over the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, saying the timing – three weeks before the presidential election – gives cause for concern. In a statement released by the British High Commission in Nigeria, the UK government says the suspension risks affecting both domestic and international … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned in totality the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (NBA). In a statement personally signed by its National President, Paul Usoro, the NBA said that the action of President Buhari was an attempted coup against the judiciary and suspension of the Nigerian Constitution by the Executive. … Read more
Nosiru Olajide Onibon has been confirmed as substantive Provost of Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education, MOCPED, Noforija, Epe, Lagos State. The Governor of the State, His Excellency Akinwunmi Ambode approved the confirmation in a letter to the Special Adviser on Education. The confirmation was based on the good performance of Dr Nosiru Onibon in … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Following the suspension, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed has been appointed as the acting CJN. According to the president, the development is based on the request of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, pending the completion of Onnoghen’s trial. Justice Tanko Mohammed who hails from Bauchi … Read more
Enugu state’s former governor, Sullivan Chime, has said All Progressives Congress (APC)leadership would determine the zone that gets the presidency in 2023. This he said in an interview with reporters after the campaign visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. The governor said the party would make the decision at the appropriate time, as they are currently busy … Read more
The Osun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Thursday in Abuja witnessed a stunning session as the Independent National Electoral Commission closed its submission without calling a single witness. To the consternation of the legal teams of All Progressives Congress and Governlr Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, the commission, through its counsel, Adesina Agbede rose to apply … Read more
Oby Ezekwesili has just announced her withdrawal from 2019 presidential race saying she has opted to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party in the February 16, 2019 election. Explaining her action in a series of tweets this morning, she said the action was also prompted by an examination of … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja today January 24th, barred the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) from proceeding with hearing the false assets declaration charges filed against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen by the Federal government. A three-man panel of Justices of the appellate court led by Justice Abdul Aboki, ordered the Danladi Umar-led … Read more
President Buhari has said that he is deeply pained by the death of his supporters in Jigawa State in an auto accident on their way to attend campaign events. Four persons reportedly died and six others were injured in an accident involving party supporters who were going to attend All Progressives Congress, APC campaign in … Read more
By Otunba TJ Abass It was a weekend like no one on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th respectively when a US based couple Mr. Segun Badipe and his wife-Mrs. Olubukonla Badipe were conferred three Chieftaincy titles in Oke Ona and Abeokuta,Ogun State . The chieftaincy ceremony commenced on Friday, December 14th ,2018 at … Read more
Tennis legend, Serena Williams has been knocked out of the Australian Open tournament after she lost to Czech star Karolina Pliskova in the quarterfinals clash on Wednesday. The 37-year-old mother of one was up 5-1, 40-30 in the third set of their match when she when developed an ankle problem. But she played through and eventually lost as … Read more
The Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Modibbo Kawu, Pinnacle Communications Limited; its founder, Lucky Omonuwa; and its Managing Director, Dipo Onifade, have been charged to court by the Federal government over an alleged N2.5 billion fraud. According to the charge sheet filed before a Federal High Court, Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related … Read more
Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain on loan from Juventus until the end of the season The deal reunites the 31-year-old striker with Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, who was his former manager at Napoli in Italy. ‘When the opportunity to join Chelsea presented itself I had to take it. It’s a team I’ve always liked that has a lot of … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) lost two supporters during the presidential rally in Sokoto on Wednesday. According to Daily Trust, the deceased include a 15-year-old boy and a woman whose names were yet to be ascertained as at press time. Eyewitnesses said that the woman lost her life after being knocked down by a moving … Read more
Secretary Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, the governor of Plateau state, Simon Bako Lalong, and the governor of Adamawa state, Bindo Jibrilla, all bid their farewell to late Air Vice Marshall Alex Badeh, who was buried today. The service which was held at the Pentecostal church Air Force base in Abuja, on Wednesday, … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled five pillars of development to take the state to the next level. They include traffic management and transportation, health and environment, education and technology, entertainment and tourism and making Lagos a 21st century economy. Speaking at the unveiling of Vision for … Read more