The dangerous politics of Local Government control in Osun state
By GEB The prolonged struggle between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)–led state government over the control and legitimacy of local councils has created a…
Nigeria’s past and present: the way for the future?
By GEB NIGERIA is a country that has never lacked potential. What it has lacked is the discipline, leadership, and collective will to turn that potential into a prosperous reality…
When shall we celebrate another leader like Murtala?
By Martins Oloja We have celebrated what he created 50 years ago. The seven states he created the same day, February 3, 1976 were celebrated last week. Strangely, only Abuja…
JUSUN resumes indefinite strike over failed agreements in Kaduna
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kaduna State Branch, has resumed its suspended indefinite strike action, citing government’s failure to implement agreements reached after months of negotiations. In a…
High cost of housing locked out 99% of Nigerians, says expert
Legal practitioner and estate surveyor, Olusola Enitan, has said that the vast majority of Nigerians have been effectively “prohibited” from homeownership by a dysfunctional economic framework. Speaking on TVC’s Breakfast…
36 Attorneys-General, NGF, HiiL advocates community-based justice nationwide
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, HiiL and the Attorneys-General of the 36 states are working to scale community-based, people-centred justice models across Nigeria to improve access to justice at the state…
Orderly Room Trial: 3 Police Officers Dismissed For Criminal Acts
Three operatives of the Imo State Police Command have been dismissed from the force following allegations of kidnapping, armed robbery, and car snatching, the police said on Friday. The dismissed…
FCT to gets more courtrooms to boost justice delivery – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said the construction of new court complexes across Abuja would significantly enhance justice delivery and end the persistent shortage…
EFCC initiates Integrity Clubs in 18 Yobe schools
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commissioned Integrity Clubs in 18 public secondary schools in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, as part of its sustained campaign…
AU Summit: Nigeria secures permanent seat on ACB board
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank (ACB) following a decision by the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), the Ministry of…