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By Jeremiah Aminu The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has criticised the unjust treatment of Marshall Abubakar, Sowore’s lead defence counsel, by Justice Mohammed Umar who ordered him to kneel during a court proceeding. In a letter, dated 18th March 2026 and signed by the society’s President, Isaac Ssemakadde, he condemned Umar’s action and emphasised that no judge has the right to order a fellow legal practitioner to engage in such a demeaning act. “No judge possesses the lawful power to order a legal practitioner to kneel. That directive by Justice Mohammed Umar was not discipline; it was humiliation,” he said.…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Morocco’s head coach, Mohammed Ouahbi, on Thursday has backed the decision of the Confederation of African Football to strip Senegal national football team of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco national football team. CAF had on Tuesday overturned Senegal’s 1–0 victory in the January 18 final in Rabat, ruling that the team breached regulations after its players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco. Speaking at a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamora, Ouahbi said the decision was justified. He said, “First of…

By Clement Abayomi Retired police officers have asked the Federal Government (FG) to intervene in their pension crisis by signing a new bill into law. The officers, under the Union of Retired Police Officers, announced on 18 March, 2026, that they will protest at the Presidential Villa next 24 March if their request is not met. The union’s Kaduna State chapter leaders, retired Chief Superintendent Mannir Lawal and retired Assistant Superintendent Danlami Maigamo, issued this call in a joint statement. They explained that the retired officers are seeking government intervention because many of them are living in extreme poverty and…

By Clement Abayomi A lawyer and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “incapable” of solving Nigeria’s security challenges. Okonkwo, who spoke on Channels Television, criticised Tinubu for proceeding with a state visit to the United Kingdom despite recent deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. His criticism responded to coordinated terror attacks in Maiduguri, which reportedly killed 23 people and injured many others. Okonkwo argued that Tinubu should have cancelled his trip to the UK to honour the victims of the attacks. He suggested that by travelling to London, Tinubu was…

By Clement Abayomi The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured that all corps members are covered by a “comprehensive” insurance policy. He gave this assurance in Abuja during a visit from the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Ndace. Nafiu explained that the federal government has set up strong welfare measures to keep every participant safe. This package includes both life insurance and medical care. He noted that this protection begins the moment a person receives their call-up letter, even before they leave their home to start their journey.…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Nigeria’s top military officers have arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, following deadly bomb attacks that killed at least 23 people and injured over 100 others. President Bola Tinubu had ordered the immediate relocation of the service chiefs to the state to take control of the situation. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, arrived about a day after the directive. They landed at the Air Force Base in Maiduguri and were received by the Theatre Commander before moving to the headquarters of the Joint Task Force,…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has confirmed her membership of the Peoples Democratic Party by completing her registration through the party’s online platform. She made this known on her verified social media pages, where she called on Nigerians, especially young people and party supporters, to also validate their membership. The lawmaker described the PDP as the strongest opposition party in the country and stressed the need for members to take part actively in its activities. She said, “The PDP e-registration platform is now secure. I have validated my membership. Others should do the same. The process…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has shared new reform plans to fix Nigeria’s economy and security. The party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark, presented these plans in Abuja during a meeting about the party’s new policy and manifesto. Mark said these plans are not just empty political talk. He explained that the ADC wants to help Nigerians by focusing on the people first. The party believes Nigeria must lead Africa, but it can only do this by empowering its own citizens. A committee led by the former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, handled the report.…

By Clement Abayomi Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom brings no benefit to Nigeria. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Sowore described the trip as a “diplomatic excursion” that costs the country too much. Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, arrived at London’s Stansted Airport on Tuesday. This is considered a historic state visit, as it is the first time a Nigerian leader has been officially invited to meet King Charles III in nearly forty years. The government although claimed the trip is meant to attract new investors. This has…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Train services along the Abuja–Kaduna corridor have returned to full operation following Monday’s disruption, the Nigerian Railway Corporation has said. The Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, announced the development on X on Wednesday, stating that normal services resumed on March 17 after swift intervention by the corporation. He assured passengers that it is now safe to book trips, noting that new safety and operational measures have been put in place to improve travel conditions. Opeifa said, “Following the incident on Monday, 16th March 2026, we returned on 17 March to confirm normal train operations are ongoing without obstruction……