300 Yelwata IDPs get medical treatment daily, says UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it attends to no fewer than 300 Yelwata victims seeking medical attention daily at its temporary camp in Makurdi. UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Ms Gerida Birukila, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after the U.S.A. Government officials inspected health facilities and other intervention points at the camp on […]
12 days after: Kidnapped Bayelsa High Court Judge regains freedom
The abducted Judge of the Bayelsa High Court, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, kidnapped on June 21, has regained his freedom. The judge who was abducted by armed gunmen in front of an eatery in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa, was released on Thursday evening. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the judge, had already […]
Mbah seeks creation of additional state in South-East
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for the creation of an additional state in the South East, to bring the region at par with other geopolitical zones. Mbah also called for rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging as well as secure the nation […]
Tinubu mourns ex-Super Eagles keeper Peter Rufai
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed great sadness at the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, at 61. The President in a condolence message to the Rufai family, friends, and football enthusiasts on the demise of the inimitable goalkeeper fondly called ‘Dodomayana’ by his numerous fans and football lovers noted that Peter Rufai […]
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THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA
By Toyin Falola What constitutes the rule of law is often shaped by the spirit of the law in each society. Whether the law is good or bad, the core principle of the rule of law is strict adherence to that law. As John Austin’s positivist school argues, it doesn’t matter whether the law is […]
Sine Qua Non to Boost Inclusive Education for Kids with Disabilities
By Esi-ife Arogundade Lagos, Nigeria – In a bold move to address the educational challenges faced by children with disabilities, the Sine Qua Non Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to delivering public services and education programs across Nigeria, has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering inclusive learning environments in Lagos State. The initiative, […]
TOFAC 2025 and the Osogbo Matrix: Taking stock of African creativity in an African creative nexus
By Oluwatoyin Vincent Adepoju The 2025 Toyin Falola Conference (TOFAC) will take place from the 1st to the 3rd of […]
President directs comprehensive personnel audit in civil service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, in Abuja, described the Nigerian civil service as the backbone of any effective administration, extolling the invaluable roles they play as the engine room through which government is able to deliver public goods and programmes. President Bola Tinubu spoke as he declared open the maiden International Civil Service Conference […]
New tax laws, way forward for Nigeria’s prosperity, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law the four new tax bills recently passed by the National Assembly, describing the new laws as pivotal to the success of the administration’s reforms and the country’s prosperity. The bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), which aims to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented tax laws […]
