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In a landmark ruling on Monday, March 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria dismissed appeals filed by the Attorney General of Rivers State and the Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly against the leave granted  the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by the Court of Appeal to contest an order of perpetual injunction of Federal High Court, Port Harcourt that barred  the Commission from investigating  Dr. Peter Odili's tenure as governor of the state. The dismissal by a five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice John Okoro effectively cleared the pathway for the Commission to investigate Dr. Odili’s eight year rule of the oil-rich state and brought to an end EFCC’s long-standing legal battle to probe the administration. The legal…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna It was a pitiable sight to behold as frail-looking, tired and hungry retirees of Kaduna State government on Tuesday, March 11, took to the streets of Kaduna, the state capital, to peacefully protest the non-payment for eight years of their gratuities and pensions. They headed towards Government House, the seat of power, to register their grievances. Several onlookers shook their heads in dismay as the weak senior citizens protested over the non-payment of what should be a routine fiscal responsibility matter by government. Some of the onlookers visibly cursed the government for inflicting this cadre of…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed concern over the Supreme Court judgment that upheld the death sentence on a farmer in Adamawa State, Sunday Jackson. The apex court confirmed the verdict of a lower court which had ruled that Jackson be hanged by the neck till he be dead, for defending himself against attack by an armed herdsman. The incident occurred during the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. CAN expressed disbelief at the apex court's judgment, pointing out that the it's decision violated the provisions…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has issued a warning urging residents to remain vigilant following a rising number of meningitis cases in several Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the North-Western Nigeria State. The warning was contained in a statement on Tuesday, March 11, signed by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar while alerting residents on the disease outbreak. The Commissioner emphasized the need for heightened awareness after laboratory tests confirmed that many of the suspected cases were indeed meningitis. He stated that the Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance, case management, and public health interventions…

By Stephen Gbadamosi A former Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Barrister Sunday Ojo Williams, and other leaders of thought in the state, including those from Ijesaland in the South-West State, have cried out over alleged nepotism in placing of public officials in the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration in the state. Governor Adeleke belongs to the PDP. The leaders alleged that the state government's action was an administrative and democratic rape. There has been simmering disquiet in the state in the last two years over reported imposition of people of Ede origin -the governor's home…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State government has kicked off training of personnel of the State's Traffic Management Authority (ESTMA) in the vital area of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This is in a bid to ensure that proper first aid and emergency response are provided in case of road accidents in the state. The training, which took place at the Ministry of Transport, was designed to be repeated biennially to educate the first aiders and responders to road emergencies on the basic knowledge to curb unwarranted deaths. Trainees will, at the end of the six-hour exercise, be issued certificates that would…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has debunked rumours doing the rounds that he has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that there were speculations on social media that the former governor and associates had decided to quit the APC over unresolved internal conflicts. However, in a post via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, March 11, Fayemi debunked the claim, asserting that he remained "a committed APC member." “My attention has been drawn to a story circulating on several online platforms regarding my defection from the All Progressives Congress. “As I…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Former Nigeria Ambassador to Iran and Jordan and chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Ambassador Faruku Malami Yabo, has donated the sum of N10 million for the welfare of party leaders in the state. The gesture, according to Yabo, is meant to cushion economic hardship and enable both the party executives and members observe Ramadan fast with ease. Speaking while handing out the money, Yabo, who was represented by former Chairman, Sokoto State Traders Association and party stalwart, Alhaji Kabiru Hali, urged party members to remain steadfast. He also charged them…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the appointment of his Technical Adviser (TA), Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication, Chief Solomon Iorpev, to oversee the activities of the State Signage and Advertising Agency as Director General (DG). Alia charged Iorpev to effectively deliver on the mandate of the Agency which includes the management and control of outdoor advertisements and signage across the North-Central State. He told the new DG to ensure that the state's visual tapestry is appealing, insisting that it must uphold the highest standards of safety and aesthetics that would bequeath a responsible…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ogun State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has asked Nigerians to submit to people God Almighty placed in leadership positions. Oguntoyinbo, who is also the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bullion Records, advised Nigerians to submit themselves "to those God has shown mercy, so as to pave the way" for themselves too. He stated these in a statement on Monday, March 10, to herald the third series of Ramadan Lectures that one of his firms organizes annually. The 2025 edition is to be delivered by Fodhilat Sheikh Abdul Basit…