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Teachers threaten strike over minimum wage

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By Kanayo Umeh, Gbenga Salau and Adelowo Adebumiti •Union, stakeholders urge filling of ‘35,000 vacancies’, prompt payment of retirees by Lagos The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has deplored the non-payment of the basic salary by some state governments since the […]

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Immigration seeks court’s permission to produce fresh evidence against ex-Gov Odili

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By Eric Ikhilae, The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja for leave to file fresh evidence against former Rivers Governor, Peter Odili. NIS said its new evidence was intended to further explain why […]

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UPDATED: Buhari appoints Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf as FCT High Court Chief Judge

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By Sanni Onogu, President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm the nomination of Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf for appointment as the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege read President Buhari’s […]

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ACJA Domestication Will Enhance Cross-Sector Collaboration – SGF

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By Paschal Njoku The Acting Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr. Umar Etsu Mohammed, on Tuesday said the domestication of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, is capable of enhancing cross-sector collaboration amongst stakeholders […]

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Is Bitcoin gambling a legal activity?

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Bitcoin is a trendy cryptocurrency with many users across the world. Both Bitcoin and gambling are legal in most countries. While creating Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto envisioned a world where people would use this digital currency for almost all transactions. Therefore, […]

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Lawyers speak on military’s quietness on indicted personnel in Taraba killings

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By Bridget Chiedu Onochie More than two years after a suspected kidnap kingpin, who was apprehended in Taraba State, Hamisu Bala, notoriously known as Wadume, implicated some military personnel for allegedly masterminding his escape from the police, not much has been […]

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VAT: South-South governors head to Supreme Court with Rivers

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All the South-South governors, except Ben Ayade of Cross River, are supporting Rivers in the suit. HILLARY ESSIEN South-South Governors have declared their intention to join Rivers state at the Supreme Court in the ongoing tussle on the collection of […]

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Alleged N29bn Fraud: Court Hears Nyako, Son’s Motion For Stay, Oct 7

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By Paschal Njoku Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, fixed October 7, for hearing of an application for stay of proceeding filed by former Adamawa state governor, Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd) and three others. […]

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At last, resident doctors suspend strike, give FG six weeks to act

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By Chukwuma Muanya and Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze [FILES] Doctors. NACKSTRAND AFP/File •NMA applauds move, tasks govt on faithfulness with pactTrue to The Guardian investigation that the National Association Resident Doctors (NARD) could call off its nine week-old strike yesterday, the body, after […]

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Court jails five in Rivers for illegal petroleum products deals

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By Obinna Nwaoku A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced five oil thieves to various jail terms in separate judgment for illegal dealings in petroleum products. While Justice Phoebe Ayuba convicted and sentenced Peter […]