Author: Friday Omosola

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has sworn in Ibibia Lucky-Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The New Daily Prime reported that Ibas appointed Worika, a distinguished legal expert and administrator, as SSG on 25 March and emphasised that Worika’s selection followed a meticulous vetting process. During the swearing-in ceremony, he urged him to apply his expertise in advancing governance and stability in the state. The swearing-in ceremony, held yesterday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, underscored the administrator’s commitment to strengthening public administration and fostering trust in governance. READ…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), filling existing vacancies and reinforcing the board’s operational strength.   The newly appointed members include Olusegun Omosehin of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Wole Ogunsanya, representing the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). Also joining the council are Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum (NCCF) and Barrister Owei Oyanbo from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. READ ALSO: Tinubu appoints Governing Board of NWDC These appointments follow the exit of previous institutional representatives from the council. …

Ogun State Government has formalized a strategic partnership with Morocco to drive advancements in energy, infrastructure, and education.  The agreement, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of General Employers of Morocco (CGEM), aims to enhance power supply, housing, port development, and industrial expansion. Governor Dapo Abiodun highlighted Morocco’s success in energy, manufacturing, and agriculture, noting that the state seeks to tap into its expertise. READ ALSO: Ogun govt to strengthen Amotekun Corps with 500 new recruits Key areas of discussion included the ‘Light Up Ogun Project’ to improve electricity supply, investment in fertilizer production, and the…

The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in honour of the Eid-el-Fitr festivities. This declaration was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement released on Wednesday, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, conveyed the minister’s felicitations to the Muslim community for completing the Ramadan fast. He underscored the importance of the holy month in promoting self-discipline, empathy, and spiritual growth. Tunji-Ojo encouraged Muslims to uphold the values of kindness, generosity, and harmony while stressing the importance of national unity and interfaith…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has written to notify Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, about the petition by constituents seeking her recall from the national assembly. INEC said it has also received the contact details of the petitioners. “Pursuant to section 69 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, I write to notify you of the receipt of a petition from representatives of registered voters in your constituency seeking your recall from the senate,” the letter reads. “The notification is in line with the provisions of clause 2 (a) of the Commission’s…

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. In a statement announcing the presidential assent, Special Adviser on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, emphasised that the newly enacted laws demonstrate Tinubu’s dedication to fostering regional growth, economic development, and Nigeria’s international standing. “With the establishment of the South-West and South-South Development Commissions, President Tinubu has reinforced his vision of equitable development across all regions, prioritizing economic expansion, infrastructure advancement, and social progress,” Lado stated. READ ALSO: Shettima urges judiciary to remain steadfast in dispensing justice He…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Nigerian judiciary to resist blackmail and uphold justice with unwavering integrity. He emphasised that the third arm of government must not yield to pressures that threaten its independence. He spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the inaugural ‘Body of Benchers Annual Lecture’ and the public presentation of the ‘Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee Report’. Shettima underscored the judiciary’s vital role in maintaining accountability, fairness, and order in Nigeria. “A nation is only as accountable, fair, and orderly as the people who make, enforce, and interpret its laws,” he said, cautioning judges and legal…

A bill seeking to eliminate the constitutional immunity granted to the vice president, governors, and their deputies has progressed to the second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed amendment aims to strengthen accountability, combat corruption, and eliminate impunity in public office. The bill was among 42 constitutional amendment proposals considered by lawmakers on Wednesday, following 39 similar bills that advanced through the second reading a day earlier. Among the major proposals that gained approval for further legislative review was a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to modify presidential immunity, while completely removing the legal protection previously…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has raised concerns over the erosion of ethical standards in the legal profession, warning that the decline poses a significant challenge to the integrity of law practice in the country. Speaking at the public presentation of the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) report at the Body of Benchers’ Complex in Abuja, she stressed that professional ethics and discipline among lawyers must be reinforced to maintain public trust in the judiciary. Justice Kekere-Ekun emphasised the urgent need for legal practitioners to recommit to the core values of honesty, discipline, and professional responsibility. …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has directed all parties involved in the Kano Emirship dispute to maintain restraint while awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision on their appeals. In its ruling, the appellate court also put on hold any actions challenging the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The decision was reached by a three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Biobele Georgewill, which upheld the withdrawal of an application earlier filed by the Kano State Government after the appeal records were transmitted to the Supreme Court. The Kano State Government had reinstated Sanusi II…