Violence, banditry, insecurity worsening household poverty, report reveals
Bandits kill six farmers in Zamfara, three in Plateau, more missing Research by the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) has revealed that violent conflicts and insecurity drastically slash household…
Awolowo’s Enduring Thoughts
By Abdu Rafiu Colleagues and readers of this column have drawn my attention to an article by Mr. Tayo Lawal which I was to discover has gone viral, if I…
FG issues transition guidelines for implementation of new tax regime
The Federal Government has released comprehensive transition guidelines for the implementation of Nigeria’s tax reforms, providing clarity on how taxpayers, businesses and revenue authorities will migrate from the old tax…
Less than 24hrs after arriving Euracare, our son died
By Ivara Esege Our son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died at Euracare Hospital on January 7, 2026. He was 21 months old. My wife was already planning the 2nd birthday party for…
Customs, BAT sign MOU aimed to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and British American Tobacco Nigeria (BAT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening efforts to combat illicit tobacco trade, improve regulatory compliance…
Outbreak: Massive fire erupts at Lagos Polaris Bank building
A major fire outbreak has been reported at a commercial building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island. While reports of casualties is still sketchy at the…
When a “post no debit” order by a Law Enforcement Agency may amount to an abuse Customer’S Right
By M. O. Idam It has become increasingly common if not fashionable for bank customers in Nigeria to wake up to a Post No Debit (PND) restriction placed on their…
“Urgent Matters Only” — Federal High Court Begins 2026 Annual Vacation July 27
Names Vacation Judges For Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has approved the court’s 2026 annual vacation, which will commence…
ABLIF writes CJN, Court Heads, demands compliance with FHC judgment voiding NBA Stamp, Seal rules
Advocacy for Bar Licence Freedom, ABLIF, has written to heads of courts across the country, requesting administrative compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, which…
“Five to die by hanging, one acquitted” — Court convicts defendants over murder of lawyer, Iyoha Osobase, after six-year trial
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced five defendants to death over the kidnapping and murder of legal practitioner, Barr. Iyoha Osobase Omon, while discharging and…