Sharia court, panel not recognised under Ekiti law -Commissioner

The Ekiti State Government said on Thursday that the existing legal structure in the state did not recognise Sharia Court or Independent Sharia Arbitration Panel. The state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Dayo Apata, made this known in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. He stated this in reaction to
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The Ekiti State Government said on Thursday that the existing legal structure in the state did not recognise Sharia Court or Independent Sharia Arbitration Panel. The state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Dayo Apata, made this known in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. He stated this in reaction to

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Minister orders new passport printers for US consulates

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigerian Immigration Service to deploy new printers to the Atlanta and New York Consulates in the United States of America. This directive follows a petition from Nigerians in these cities over their inability to obtain passports. In response to the petition on Thursday, the minister, according
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigerian Immigration Service to deploy new printers to the Atlanta and New York Consulates in the United States of America. This directive follows a petition from Nigerians in these cities over their inability to obtain passports. In response to the petition on Thursday, the minister, according

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Court adjourns Taraba kidnap kingpin’s trial till February 17

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned the trial of an alleged terrorism suspect, Abubakar Abdulkadir, also known as Julde, to February 17, 2025. The adjournment was for the response of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, in the ongoing trial. Abdulkadir and six others are being prosecuted
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned the trial of an alleged terrorism suspect, Abubakar Abdulkadir, also known as Julde, to February 17, 2025. The adjournment was for the response of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, in the ongoing trial. Abdulkadir and six others are being prosecuted

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Ogun-Osun river basin procures 25 tractors, builds dams for farming

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Dr Adedeji Ashiru has disclosed that the agency in its efforts to boost food security in the country has procured 25 tractors for dry season farming and awarded contracts for the construction of seven dams with irrigation facilities across the four states
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Dr Adedeji Ashiru has disclosed that the agency in its efforts to boost food security in the country has procured 25 tractors for dry season farming and awarded contracts for the construction of seven dams with irrigation facilities across the four states

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Govt issues 48-hour ultimatum to traders under Lagos bridge

The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to traders operating under the Apongbon Bridge and along drainage setbacks in Lagos Island to vacate the areas. The directive is part of the state’s urban regeneration initiative aimed at improving infrastructure and tackling environmental challenges. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab,
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The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to traders operating under the Apongbon Bridge and along drainage setbacks in Lagos Island to vacate the areas. The directive is part of the state’s urban regeneration initiative aimed at improving infrastructure and tackling environmental challenges. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab,

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Nigeria must harness AI to overcome past failures — ADC chairman

The National Chairman, African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu stated that Nigeria has failed to fully showcase the vast potential within the country. While speaking at The Next Big Thing Continental 2025, themed “AI Orchestration: The Conductor Approach,” on Thursday in Abuja, Nwosu highlighted the significance of the event’s theme. The theme “reflects our collective commitment
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The National Chairman, African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu stated that Nigeria has failed to fully showcase the vast potential within the country. While speaking at The Next Big Thing Continental 2025, themed “AI Orchestration: The Conductor Approach,” on Thursday in Abuja, Nwosu highlighted the significance of the event’s theme. The theme “reflects our collective commitment

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UNICEF urges Benue to boost nutrition investment for children

The United Nations Children’s Fund has called on the Benue State Government to increase budgetary allocations for nutrition and strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration to address the challenges of child malnutrition in the state. Speaking at a policy dialogue with the Benue State Executive and Legislative Councils on investment in nutrition, held in Makurdi, Dr. Shamina Sharmin,
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The United Nations Children’s Fund has called on the Benue State Government to increase budgetary allocations for nutrition and strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration to address the challenges of child malnutrition in the state. Speaking at a policy dialogue with the Benue State Executive and Legislative Councils on investment in nutrition, held in Makurdi, Dr. Shamina Sharmin,

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Oscars 2025: Full List of Nominees for the 97th Academy Awards Unveiled 

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on Thursday, unveiled the nominations for the 97th Oscars, set to honour the finest cinematic achievements of 2024. After being postponed twice due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the nominations announcement has reignited excitement for Hollywood’s most prestigious night. Winners will be revealed during a
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on Thursday, unveiled the nominations for the 97th Oscars, set to honour the finest cinematic achievements of 2024. After being postponed twice due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the nominations announcement has reignited excitement for Hollywood’s most prestigious night. Winners will be revealed during a

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NUC approves new varsity for Ebonyi

The National Universities Commission has approved the establishment of Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe. Presenting a letter of recognition of the new university to Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, said the institution is now recognised as the 66th state university in
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The National Universities Commission has approved the establishment of Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe. Presenting a letter of recognition of the new university to Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, said the institution is now recognised as the 66th state university in

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Abducted Anambra medical doctor regains freedom

Dr. Cornelius Onuigbo, a medical doctor at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, who was abducted by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday, has regained his freedom. Onuigbo, who was kidnapped in front of his house in Nnewi while returning from work, was released in the early hours of Thursday after spending two harrowing nights in
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Dr. Cornelius Onuigbo, a medical doctor at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, who was abducted by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday, has regained his freedom. Onuigbo, who was kidnapped in front of his house in Nnewi while returning from work, was released in the early hours of Thursday after spending two harrowing nights in

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