The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to a new judge. This decision follows multiple legal requests for a change from Kanu’s defense team, aiming for a fair trial. The reassignment was announced through official channels, highlighting a procedural shift in the ongoing legal proceedings against Kanu. A statement signed by Aloy Ejimakor, Esq. the IPOB leader’s legal team confirmed the reassignment of judge read: “Yesterday, before the legal team conducted our routine visitation to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we...
THE “NORTH” AND ITS PROBLEMS, SOUTH-WEST AND ITS PROSPERITY.
By Adamu Tilde During the weekend we were hosted to a befitting dinner by one of the best brains around in Nigeria. He made some revelations that kept me awake for some days now. Earlier, a mentor and former National Economic Adviser, confessed to us that, at the moment, South Western Nigeria can be likened to what South Korea was ten years ago based on Human Development Index. In his analysis, our host and my mentor said: the combined workforce of the major oil companies around amount to roughly ten thousand staff, of which 70% are Yorubas with an average...
President Tinubu Rejects N942 Million Census Budget, Proposes NYSC Involvement To Cut Cost
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected a N942 billion budget proposed by the National Population Commission –NPC– for the upcoming national census in Nigeria, advocating instead for the utilization of National Youth Serving Corps (NYSC)members, to conduct the exercise, in order to cut cost. During a meeting with NPC officials at the State House, Tinubu emphasized the need for cost-cutting measures, suggesting NYSC members be deployed to reduce personnel expenses. He also directed the formation of a committee to review the budget and align it with the government’s financial realities. The President stressed the importance of an accurate census...
Syrian Security Forces reportedly Kill Dozens Of Alawites
Syrian security forces are alleged to have executed dozens of people belonging to the Alawite minority in the coastal province of Latakia, according to a war monitoring group. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 162 civilians have been killed in “field executions” in the region – a heartland of deposed president Bashir al-Assad, who also belongs to the Alawite sect. An interior ministry source told the country’s official news agency Sana that “individual violations” had occurred on the coast and pledged to put a stop to them. BBC News has not been able to verify claims that...
Vital Leprosy Drugs Due In Nigeria On Sunday After Year Delay
World Health Organisation –WHO—revealed people affected by leprosy in Nigeria should be able to get hold of vital drugs to treat the disease for the first time in a year from this weekend. The country, which reports more than 2,000 new cases a year ran out of supplies partly because drugs were held up after new regulations were introduced. The WHO said it had asked Nigeria to briefly lift its new testing policy and it expects the drugs to arrive from India on Sunday. Leprosy is curable with a combination of different antibiotics, but if left untreated the patients’ health...
Celebrating International Women Day: “I am worth defending!” Maasai Girls Take Up Self-Defense As Protection From Sexual Abuse And Early Marriage
“I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance. They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, they are not part of a martial arts club. They are Maasai girls living at a boarding school in Transmara in western Kenya, which doubles up as a rescue center for teens who have escaped early marriage and female genital mutilation. “We learn how to protect ourselves, how to protect our bodies,” said Grace Musheni, 14, who has been living and studying at the Enkakenya Centre for Excellence since 2023. The center was set up in...