The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NTRCN), Muhammad Abubakar, has congratulated the new Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin, on his coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office by the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Friday, July 12, 2024. Sultan Abubakar, who also serves as President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), acknowledged Ibadan as a historically significant kingdom of warriors and hospitable people. He emphasized the importance of successive royal leadership in maintaining the kingdom’s growth and development and expressed his conviction…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment tomorrow, Thursday, July 11, in the case of local government autonomy, filed by the Federal Government seeking full autonomy for the 774 local governments in Nigeria against the 36 state governors. According to a document from the apex court, all parties involved have been notified through their respective lawyers about the impending judgment. The notice of judgment delivery was served to the Federal Government through the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja. Justice Garba Mohammed Lawal had,…
“The truck involved in the accident in Anambra State on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, is not in any way a BUA Cement truck,” the statement clarified.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, swore in 22 justices for the Court of Appeal at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja. Speaking at the occasion, the CJN also disclosed that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has activated the process of making errant judges, who give misleading and conflicting judgements, be made to face the consequence of their “despicable and odious conduct”. He described their conduct as an embarrassment to the judiciary and would not be handled likely. He urged the new justices to be upright, not to falter and…
President Bola Tinubu will meet with the Organised Labour in Abuja on Thursday to further discussions on a new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. A top labour source told Channels Television that the President invited the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to the meeting expected to be held at the Aso Villa in the nation’s capital city. The President is expected to decide on the ₦62,000 proposal of the government and private sector side and the ₦250,000 demand of the Organised Labour. The Thursday meeting is coming about a month after the President said…
Senator Karimi highlighted that in recent months, the prices of goods and household consumables in Nigeria have surged to an all-time high. This escalation has led to a high rate of inflation, weakened purchasing power, and adversely affected the living conditions of a vast majority of Nigerians.
“The continued targeted kidnappings of journalists, such as the harrowing abduction of Abdulgafar Alabelewe of The Nation Newspaper, his wife, two children, and Abdulraheem Aodu of Blueprint Newspaper, are not only disheartening but also deeply worrisome.
Among the stockbroking firms in Nigeria, Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, Cardinal Stone Securities and Apt Securities emerged as the top performers, collectively accounting for N727.078 billion in value and representing 50.42% of the total value of transactions conducted in the first half of the year.
“From here, I will appeal to everyone to remove every iota of partisan politics from this. I will assume the chairmanship of the committee as President and appoint Professor Attahiru Jega as my deputy or co-chair.
“The NSCIA is strongly advising government and political leaders at all levels to continue to accord the traditional institution and its holders the due respect that they deserve, especially where such is combined with Islamic leadership.