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By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mohammed Ndarani says that the hallmark of justice, is to guaranty the possibility that the weak could win against the strong, even against the state itself. Ndarani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the law is the mechanism for reducing the level of grievance in a society. He stressed that unless there is confidence in the system, both in its rules and the officials that apply them, anxiety and bitterness will continue across the nation. “Justice delayed is…

Former Governor of Ogun State and current Senator, Otunba Engr. Olugbenga Daniel, has underscored the necessity for government subsidies in the power sector following the removal of petrol subsidies. He proposed that effective management and strategic support are essential to stimulate economic growth and enhance Nigeria’s infrastructure. Daniel emphasised the importance of government involvement in supporting public goods, drawing comparisons to the Chinese model of economic diplomacy. He explained that many Chinese companies, which have made significant inroads into African markets, benefit from substantial government ownership and support. This model, Daniel suggested, could offer valuable lessons for Nigeria as it…

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has decorated Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Chairman/CEO of Adron Homes, and his wife, Yeye Aderonke Emmanuelking, as the Golden Grand National Patron and Grand National Matron for women and youth committees of PCRC in Nigeria and diaspora. This prestigious honor was bestowed upon them during the PCRC’s 40th anniversary celebration, held in Lagos. The ceremony, which took place in Lagos, was attended by National PCRC chairman, Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim-Olaniyan and other members of the committee, dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the Nigerian Police Force. The PCRC’s decision to honor the Emmanuelkings highlights their unwavering…

In a thrilling Europa League final, Atalanta FC emerged victorious as they defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, with Ademola Lookman scoring a sensational hat-trick to secure the coveted trophy for the Italian side. The final, held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, saw Lookman shine in the spotlight as he netted three brilliant goals to help Atalanta seal their first European title in the 2023/2024 season. Leverkusen fought hard, but could not match the quality and determination of the Italian side on the night. Atalanta’s victory marks a significant milestone in the club’s history, as they now turn their focus to the upcoming…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, two weeks’ bail after 27 months in detention. Kyari is expected to conclude his mother, Yachilla Kyari’s burial rites. The court subsequently set Friday, May 31, for the determination of his bail application in the trial over drug-related charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency following his arrest over two years ago on February 14, 2022. Recall that the mother died in the early hours of Sunday, May 5, 2024, and was survived by 10 children (five males…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has doused the palpable tension among the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims by ameliorating the shortfall in their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) as a result of unexpected vagaries of the foreign exchange rates. While NAHCON used 1,252.01 per dollar to calculate hajj fare (BTA inclusive) to give 500 USD as BTA to each pilgrim, the CBN released BTA at 1,530.86 per dollar, which gave each pilgrim 415USD instead of 500USD earlier proposed. Going by this development and in order to give each pilgrim 500USD at the new exchange rate of 1,530.86 per dollar, the differential…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Abdullahi Umar Ganduje led National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC have been commended for their keen interest at setting up a world class Think Tank for the ruling party. An Abuja based Civil Society Organization, CSO, Center for Applied Policy and Social Advocacy stated this following its First Quarter Policy Review on Nigerian Political Progress NPP. According to a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, the group hails APC led Federal Government, stressing that with the numerous reforms of the Tinubu led administration, the country is undoubtedly…

Nine contestants failed to convince the judges that they deserve to advance to the live show at the ongoing ninth season of the widely-followed Nigerian Idol. However, two contestants, Lammy and Japh Kenti, earned a lifeline and their future will be determined by you and other viewers. The judges, Obi Asika, Ric Hassani and 9ice deemed their respective performances as the best among the rest of the unqualified contestants. Lammy’s rendition of Teni’s case did not present a strong argument for an automatic qualification as the judges thought he did not live up to expectations. Similarly, Japh Kenti’s performance of…

.. As Abductors Demand N5m ransom The abductors of workers at Dangote Cement Company Plc, at Okpella Community, in Etsako Area of Edo State, have demanded N5m ransom from the family of a victim, Abah James Ogwu, who is currently in their den. Ogwu and his colleagues were kidnapped last week Monday after their staff bus was waylaid on their way home by some yet-to-be-identified men at the aforementioned community. Reported that the gunmen suspected to be kidnappers laid an ambush, emerged from the bush and forced the Coaster bus conveying the Dangote Cement workers to their homes, to a…

…says Africa needs additional $194bn annually to achieve SDG Goals by 2030 The United Kingdom Government says it is committed to supporting Nigeria to develop its thriving capital markets and sees its Mobilising Institutional Capital Through Listed Product Structures (MOBILIST) programme as a strong basis for collaboration with Nigeria’s financial sector. It says Nigeria’s capital market can help contribute to the delivery of the country’s economic goals, including the ambition to transition to clean energy solutions, but needs around $10 billion in financing per year to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This was made known on Tuesday…