by Nduka Chiejina The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the police are set to arrest and prosecute abusers of the naira. In a statement, the apex bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications,Osita Nwanisobi, said: “There have also been cases where people […]
by Bolanle Olabimtan Dominic Raab, British foreign secretary, says the UK government did not foresee the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Taliban fighters had on Sunday invaded Kabul, and took over power after Ashraf Ghani, the Afghanistan president, fled. In an interview […]
by Vivian Chime Journalists for United Nigeria (JUN) has called for the preservation of the country’s peace “at all costs” amid the Taliban’s takeover of power in Afghanistan. In a statement on Tuesday, Fredrick Nwabufo, convener of JUN, said the […]
by Jemilat Nasiru The Taliban says Afghanistan will not be used as a base for terror activities, and women will be allowed to work. There have been concerns about the retrogression of gains made on women rights over the past […]
By AFP A court will deliver its verdict Friday against Paul Rusesabagina, the “Hotel Rwanda” hero turned government critic, who is charged with terrorism in a trial supporters say is politically motivated. Prosecutors have sought a life sentence for Rusesabagina, the […]
•13 more suspects nabbed •Lalong talks tough by Precious Igbonwelundu Constitutional lawyer Chief Mike Ozekhome has confirmed being briefed by the family of murdered SuperTV boss Michael Ataga to ensure they got justice. He confirmed his legal representation of the family […]
By Agency Report The Taliban has renamed Afghanistan the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ after its fighters swept into the capital, Kabul, a bustling metropolis of six million that has turned into a male-dominated city without police or traffic controls. Aljazeera reports that scores […]
By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Ambassador to Egypt, Nura Abba Rimi has called for total reforms in the judicial system in Nigeria, which he said will provide the much-needed reassurance to investors that are ready and willing to come to […]
by Onimisi Alao A court in Adamawa State has remanded a former judge for allegedly selling other people’s lands without authority to do so. Bashir Mohammed, an ex-Area Court judge, who retired about three years ago after last serving in Gombi, […]
by Bolanle Olabimtan Attorneys-general of the 36 states have sued Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over the alleged failure of government to remit recovered funds into the federation account. Amongst the reliefs being sought in the suit marked […]