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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed a viral letter claiming it has transfered statutory powers and functions regarding appointments and promotions of judges to state governors.   In a statement on Sunday, Soji Oye, director of information at NJC, said the letter dated July 14, 2023, and allegedly signed by Olukayode Ariwoola, chief […]

Richard Olatunde, the media aide to Rotimi Akeredolu, has reacted to a viral video suggesting that the Ondo governor has returned to Nigeria from his medical vacation.  Akeredolu’s health status has been making headlines in the past two months. The governor embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected […]

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The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commenced distribution of flyers across the south-east to notify residents of the cancellation of Monday sit-at-homes in the region.  Emma Powerful, IPOB spokesperson, said the sit-at-home directive is dead, adding that anyone caught enforcing the order would be dealt with. Powerful explained that the […]

Anthony Joshua, the British boxer of Nigerian heritage, defeated Robert Helenius, his opponent, via knockout in their heavyweight boxing bout at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night. The former heavyweight champion won the fight after he handed his opponent from Finland a brutal punch in the seventh round. […]

Anytime I see people celebrating a coup d’état, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. I always remember the military coup of December 31, 1983 that ousted President Shehu Shagari and the enthusiasm with which many Nigerians received it. I was one of those who celebrated. You have to pardon me: I was […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked the federal government and Kaduna state to investigate the cause of the collapse of a section of the Zaria central mosque. Daniel Okoh, CAN president, made the call on Saturday in a condolence message to the Zaria Muslim community. TheCable had reported that at […]