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CJN vows sanctions against judges involved in issuing contradictory court orders

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has vowed that judges involved in issuing conflicting court orders on the same issues will face sanctions. “We have already activated the process to bring these erring judges under control in order...

Tinubu caged, unaware that Nigerians are hungry

Senate parliamentary group leader Ali Ndume says President Bola Tinubu is unaware that many Nigerians are going hungry. Mr Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, also claimed that President Tinubu has been “caged” at the Presidential Villa and that...

Senate suspends plenary session to pay tribute to deceased deputy.

The Senate on Wednesday suspended its plenary session in honour of a member of the House of Representatives, Olajide Akinremi, who passed away in the early hours of today. Mr. Akinremi, until his death, represented the Ibadan North Federal Constituency...

UNICEF distributes 12,400 therapeutic food cartoons to malnourished children in Jigawa

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday handed over 12,400 boxes of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the Jigawa State Government to help malnourished children in the state. Safiya Akau, UNICEF's director of advocacy and media relations, said in...

Representatives want RMAFC to stop allocating money to local governments run by caretaker committees

The House of Representatives has asked the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Taxation Commission (RMAFC) to stop all legal allocations to local governments run by unelected officials appointed by governors. This resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance tabled by...

Taraba government suspends seven school principals

The Taraba State Government has suspended seven principals of public secondary schools for allegedly undermining the government's free education policy. Governor Agbu Kefas, upon assuming office in May 2023, declared free education in public schools in the state. The state government...

Kwara State University expels 175 students

Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offences. The development was announced in a statement by Acting Director of University Relations, Saeedat Aliyu. Ms Aliyu said the expulsion followed the recommendations of the university's Student Disciplinary Committee...

The court will decide on Emefiele's request for permission to travel abroad

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has fixed July 17 to decide on the application of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, for the release of his passport to enable him travel abroad...

Tinubu approves massive duty-free importation of rice, wheat, beans and others

President Bola Tinubu has approved duty-free importation of major food items such as rice, beans and wheat, to cushion the impact of high food prices that Nigerians have been facing since he assumed office last year. According to a statement...

Guns in the Presidential Villa, NASS probe into NNPC and other important Senate news

The federal government on Thursday opposed a bill that sought to provide a legal framework for bitumen mining, production and export in the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, presented the government’s position at a public hearing...

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Paracetamol may not be as safe as perceived in older people

RESEARCHERS at the University of Nottingham have warned against repeated use of paracetamol in people aged 65 and over...