The Federal Government on Friday disclosed that 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers were convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) in a statement by the Special Adviser to theContinue Reading
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Yusuf Ali, has called for the autonomy of states in negotiating wages with their employees, aligning this with the principles of federalism. He stated this against the backdrop of the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000 by President Bola Tinubu which was also passed intoContinue Reading
Entertainment lawyers have said that actors have the creative liberty to express themselves and tell stories as they deem fit. They noted that the actors could function independently of any religious bearing and should not be sanctioned by any religion. They made this known on the heels of the outrageContinue Reading
Former Super Eagles skipper Mikel John Obi has seriously kicked against some foreign-born players, using Nigeria as a second option when considering which country to represent at the senior international level. Speaking on ESPN Africa on Friday, the Chelsea legend urged them to be proud of their Nigerian roots andContinue Reading
The Managing Partner of Agbaje, Agbaje & Co, Akeem Agbaje, was recently conferred with the ‘Most Distinguished Ibadan Indigene’ award by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes. In this interview, he speaks with GABRIEL OSHOKHA about the recognition and other matters of interest. What were your achievements as the ChairmanContinue Reading
The spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, has called out men for the increasing spate of heartbreaks they are causing women. In a post on X, the PPRO, who took on the unexpected role of a relationship advisor, expressed dismay at the increasing number of menContinue Reading
Following the altercation between the Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, over allegations of substandard products from the Dangote refinery, Professor Dayo Ayoade, University of Lagos, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI on the government’s shortcomings in the energy and powerContinue Reading
Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Napoli star Victor Osimhen, as the Premier League giants intensify their search for a prolific frontman this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international has been in scintillating form since joining the Italian side from Lille in 2020, netting 76 times in allContinue Reading
As the Central Bank continues to initiate various economic policies to reduce the volatility plaguing the exchange rate market, economists have explained why commercial banks in Nigeria appear to be making profits while manufacturers count losses amid the prevailing forex crisis. Against the backdrop of foreign exchange revaluation gains arisingContinue Reading
Brazil agree Thursday’s Women’s Football Tournament Group C opener against Nigeria was a difficult match despite securing a 1-0 win over the African giants, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Gabi Nunes, who scored the decisive goal, and goalkeeper Lorena made the observation while reflecting on the nail-biting encounter at Stade deContinue Reading