The Nigerian government has revised its stance and now states that foreign lawyers, including those licensed in the UK, are not allowed to practice law in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite on X (formerly Twitter), the Nigerian government led by President Bola Tinubu…
Janet is a typical beauty services customer at Wuse Market in Abuja, Nigerian capital city. She said, “This Valentine, the price to look good is just too high, adding that beauty comes with a cost”. Janet’s experience captures what hundreds of ladies are facing this Valentine’s Day. Ordinarily, every woman likes to look good, charming…
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a step in the fight against crime by placing a N20 million bounty on two suspected terrorists responsible for a series of heinous acts, including the attack and kidnapping of two defence staff at an Army Estate in Abuja. The suspects, Dahiru Adamu and Abu Ibrahim, both…
Mobile data internet was suspended Tuesday in Senegal to prevent the spread of hate messages on social media which spurred violent protests in the West African nation, an official said. Communications Minister Moussa Bocar Thiam said the measure is provisional, blaming hateful messages for recent protests in the country following the announcement of the postponement…
The Nigerian apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has no records of monies recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between 2016 and 2019 as required. The Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) has said in its 2020 Audited report of government finances. The report, dated November 30, 2023,…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates in Nigeria. noting that 44.29% of students achieved passing grades in mathematics English and a minimum of three other subjects. This was made known in a statement signed by the acting Head, of Public Affairs, Moyosola…
Kidnapping or abduction for ransom has become deadly in Abuja, the nation’s capital city, also called the Federal Capital City (FCT). The deep-seated problem where nobody feels secure has lingered. And seems to have defied solutions. But rather than just watch themselves slaughtered; some residents have had to devise strategies of self-defence. While some take…
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a plea to Nigerians to prioritize their safety and well-being while celebrating the day of love. Dr Aliyu Gambo, the director-general of NACA, emphasised the importance of regular HIV testing and conversations around sexual health between partners. Gambo…
Ogbodo Ozioma Favour The Nigeria Governor’s Spouses Forum (NGSF) has asked the Federal Government (FG) to declare a substance abuse emergency in the nation in other to fight the drug abuse pandemic Olufolake Abdulrasaq, the forum chairperson signed this resolution on Tuesday at a two-day Drug Prevention Treatment Training and Care (DPTC) workshop organized by…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Examination President and Commander Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, warned against exam malpractice underscoring the need to maintain integrity in the ongoing 2024 Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE). Speaking in Jos, Plateau State, on Sunday, General Aligbe reiterated the Nigerian Army’s stance against…
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