Appeal Court Rejects Falana’s Suit Against Public Officers’ Medical Trips Abroad
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed a suit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana, seeking to prohibit public officials from receiving medical treatment overseas. A three-member panel of the appellate court unanimously ruled on January 30 that banning Nigerians—whether public officials or not—from seeking medical care abroad would violate their […]
CAN Issues Ultimatum to Northern States Over School Closure for Ramadan
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly criticized the recent directive by the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states to shut down schools for five weeks in observance of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, CAN President Daniel Okoh described the policy as discriminatory and a violation of the […]
SERAP Urges Tinubu to Halt CBN’s Planned ATM Fee Increase
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to suspend the proposed increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. In an open letter signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged the CBN to halt […]
Gov. Fubara Vows to Implement Supreme Court Verdict on Rivers LG Polls
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that he will fully implement the Supreme Court’s ruling on the disputed local government elections once he receives and reviews its Certified True Copy (CTC). The apex court on Friday nullified the October 5, 2024, local government election in the state—a decision Fubara said he disagreed with […]
European Leaders to Meet Zelensky in London After Tense White House Showdown
European leaders will convene in London on Sunday for high-level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following a turbulent White House meeting that has further strained U.S.-Ukrainian relations. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host the summit, with his office stating that he aims to “intensify efforts in pursuit of a just and lasting […]
Zelensky Urges Stronger US Support After Tense White House Clash with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United States to “stand more firmly on our side” following a tense exchange with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday. Speaking from the UK, where he is attending a European leaders’ summit, Zelensky emphasized the need for continued US support for Ukraine, despite […]
Andrew Cuomo Announces Bid for New York City Mayor Amid Political Turmoil
Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor who stepped down in 2021 following a sexual misconduct scandal, has launched his campaign for New York City mayor, marking an attempt at a political resurgence in this year’s election. “Our city is in crisis,” Cuomo stated in a 17-minute video posted on X. “We need government […]
APC: “No Room in Aso Rock in 2027”
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bashir Ajibola, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will seek re-election in 2027, asserting that there is “no vacancy in Aso Rock.” Ajibola made the statement over the weekend in Ilorin, Kwara State, during a multi-billion naira agriculture and human capital development empowerment programme […]
Kenneth Okonkwo Calls for Collaboration After Meeting Atiku
Nollywood actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has stressed the importance of collaboration among key stakeholders to drive meaningful change in Nigeria. Weeks after leaving the Labour Party, Okonkwo met with former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, to discuss Nigeria’s future. Sharing photos from the meeting on […]
I’ve Concrete Evidence To Back My Claims – Senator Natasha
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has reiterated her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, asserting that she has concrete evidence to back her claims. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa (Esq.), made this known in response to a statement by Unoma Akpabio, the Senate President’s wife, who on Friday defended her husband’s […]
