On Tuesday, the House of Representatives urged the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement due to concerns over an alleged clause pertaining to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) issues. In response, the legislative chamber directed its Committee on National Planning to investigate the agreement within four weeks and report back for further legislative action. The House resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance presented by the Minority Leader, Aliyu Madaki, along with 87 other members during the Tuesday plenary session. The Samoa Agreement serves as the overarching legal framework for the European Union’s relations…
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Pressure is intensifying on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who has been in federal custody since June 2021. Daily Trust revealed that Sources within the government suggest that Kanu’s release may be imminent, though the terms remain unclear. Political leaders from the South-East geopolitical zone have stepped up their efforts to secure Kanu’s release in recent weeks. This push has united legislators and chief executives from the five states in the region, transcending party lines. They are seeking a political solution to the impasse…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged governments and donor agencies to boost investment in Nigeria’s health and education sectors. Speaking at Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State on Tuesday, the former Anambra State Governor emphasized the importance of these sectors for national development. Addressing nursing students, Obi stressed the need for focus and commitment to their education. He expressed particular concern about the training of nurses, citing their crucial role in primary healthcare delivery. “As experts warn of a looming severe shortage of nurses, we must remain proactive by investing in their training,” Obi…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has objected to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele’s application to reclaim his passport for a medical trip to the United Kingdom. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced the anti-graft agency’s position in a statement on Monday. The objection came in response to an affidavit filed by Emefiele’s defense counsel, Labi Lawal, seeking the release of his client’s passport for medical treatment abroad. Prosecution counsel Muhammad Abbas Omeiza argued that no medical report had been presented to the court demonstrating Emefiele’s need for treatment unavailable in Nigeria. Omeiza emphasized that Emefiele’s…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has emphasized the need for effective implementation of existing laws to combat crime in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement summit in Abuja on Monday, Fagbemi stressed that having laws is not enough; they must be rigorously enforced to minimize crime. The summit, focused on implementing the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, saw the official signing of Practice Directions on remand proceedings. Fagbemi urged stakeholders in the justice sector to work together for effective ACJA implementation. FCT High Court Chief Judge, Justice Hussein Baba…
Thousands of Samsung employees have commenced a three-day walkout, protesting the company’s compensation package and halting production at the tech giant’s manufacturing facilities. The strike, which began on Wednesday, marks a significant escalation in a long-standing dispute between the company and its workforce. “The strike has started from today,” Son Woo-mok, head of the National Samsung Electronics Union, told AFP. “Today’s general strike is just the beginning,” he added, urging workers to refrain from reporting to work or answering work-related calls until July 10. The striking employees are demanding a substantial salary increase, citing Samsung’s impressive profits and the rising…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a meeting with the Federal Government on July 25, 2024, to address their unresolved demands. This development comes as non-academic staff of universities have declared a one-day protest on Tuesday over their withheld four-month salaries, serving as a prelude to a nationwide protest scheduled for July 18. ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed the upcoming meeting in a phone interview on Sunday. He stated that July 25 marks the implementation date in the timeline agreed upon with the Federal Government. ASUU chapters across various campuses have been protesting for weeks,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been re-elected to serve another year as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). His re-election took place during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority, held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. During the session, President Tinubu announced the appointment of President Bassirou Faye of Senegal as the Special Envoy of the ECOWAS Commission. Faye’s primary task will be to mediate with the leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, who announced their exit from the community earlier this year.…
The Yobe State Government has announced that Monday, July 8, 2024, will be a work-free day in observance of the Islamic New Year 1446 After Hijrah. According to a statement from the State Head of Service, Hamidu M. Alhaji, the public holiday is intended to give civil servants an opportunity to pray for peace and a bountiful harvest. The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, declared Sunday, July 7, 2024, as the first day of Muharram, the initial month of the new Islamic year 1446 After Hijrah. The Sultan extended…
The family of the late General Sani Abacha has refuted the federal government’s claim that all legal disputes concerning the ownership of Malabu Oil and Gas have been resolved. The claim, allegedly made by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, at a public function in Abuja, has been dismissed by the Abacha family. In a protest letter written by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Reuben Okpanachi Atabo, the Abacha family issued a 14-day ultimatum to Lokpobiri to retract his statement or face contempt of court charges. The letter was received at the offices of the Attorney General of…
A high-profile custody dispute has erupted between Afrobeat singer Davido (David Adeleke) and Sophia Momodu over their 9-year-old daughter. Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and uncle to Sophia Momodu, has provided insight into the ongoing legal battle. According to Momodu, Davido recently filed an affidavit seeking joint custody of the child. This move reportedly surprised the Momodu family, as previous discussions between the parties had focused on Davido’s upcoming wedding and efforts to reconnect with his daughter. The core issues appear to stem from financial disagreements. Momodu claims that problems arose concerning payment of school fees, accommodation, and childcare…
United States President Joe Biden has firmly stated that nothing would prompt him to withdraw from the presidential race. This declaration comes in the wake of his recent debate performance on June 27 against former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump, which sparked calls for Biden to step aside. Various voters, political analysts, and stakeholders have expressed concerns regarding the president’s health and mental alertness following the debate. In an interview with ABC News on Friday, Biden emphasised that only divine intervention would convince him to abandon his re-election bid. “If the Lord Almighty came down and said, ‘Joe, get…