Elite brigandage and Tinubu’s class suicide, by Hassan Gimba Let us face it and tell ourselves the truth, bitter as it is: all patriotic Nigerians conversant with happenings among our elite class will be disappointed with the sordid behaviour of most of them. And their behaviour is further putting a strain on the fabric that holds the country together. In …

No fewer than 34 persons have been confirmed dead while scores of others were missing following floods on Sumatra island in western Indonesia Hours of heavy rain caused flooding in two districts in West Sumatra province on Saturday evening and sent sweeping ash and large rocks down Mount Marapi, the most active volcano on the archipelago’s Sumatra island. “Until now …

American Jurisprudence sucks, if you see what I see. There are three words in American Jurisprudence and how often you have heard them sustained or overruled in criminal trials in America can be an indicator on which side wins between the Prosecutor and the Defense Counsel. American trials are won or lost not so much on the merit of the …

Isa Dogonyaro, House of Rep member from Jigawa state died in Abuja. The law maker representing Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State has died, he was the vice chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS and Malaria control, it was reported that he died Friday morning in Abuja after a brief illness. According to the spokesman of the House of …

N80.2bn fraud: Court rejects Yahaya Bello’s request to stop trial A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has rejected the request by the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to halt trial in the hearing of the N80.2bn fraud charges brought against him. Bello asked the court to stay execution in his trial before Justice Emeka Nwite, on …

Senate Passes Amendment Bill Approving Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers In a groundbreaking decision, the Nigerian Senate has approved the death penalty as a punishment for drug traffickers in the country. The approval came as the Senate passed the third reading of the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill. The proposal for the death sentence was passed on Thursday, following a …

Senate Approves NCC Budget of N549.6bn for 2024 The Nigerian Senate has given the green light to a budget of N549.6 billion for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the upcoming fiscal year of 2024. The approval, which was made during a plenary session on Thursday, followed a thorough consideration of the report presented by the Senate Committee on Communications. …

Disables hail Osun Assembly over passage of PWDs Bill The Bill to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to essential services such as health, education, employment, and social amenities that promote inclusion has been passed. The bill’s passage demonstrates the Osun State House of Assembly’s commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and support for all members of …

Senate Passes Bill to Protect Domestic Workers and Employers Yesterday, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill for second reading that aims to provide documentation and protection for domestic workers and their employers across the country. The bill, titled “A bill for an act to provide for the documentation and protection of domestic workers and employees,” was referred to the Senate …

Bwari Area Council Agog as Adebola Faloye celebrates 50th birthday The 4th of May 2024 will remain evergreen in the life of Mrs. Adebola Faloye and her husband Engineer Lanre Faloye, as she celebrates her Golden Jubilee in a grand style. It was indeed, a memorable day, as family members, friends, professional colleagues and well-wishers converged on the prestigious Gadis …