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Reforming The Bench Lawyers Demand Sweeping Reforms In Judges’ Appointment

30.03.2026

TUNDE OYESINA writes that lawyers have decried the deficiencies in judges’ appointment process, saying it contributes largely to broader systemic challenges within the judiciary, including delays and inefficiencies in justice delivery The integrity of the judiciary remains the bedrock upon which the rule of law rests in any democratic society. In Nigeria, concerns about the...

Wike Calls Out Peter Obi Over Defection From LP To ADC

30.03.2026

On Sunday, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike berated the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking the leadership capacity to manage internal party crises. Wike, who spoke during his keynote speech to delegates at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) 2026 National Convention, faulted Obi’s decision...

Portfolio Investments Up 85% Ahead FDI Inflows

30.03.2026

Despite a steady increase in foreign direct investment inflows into the country in the last three years, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that the FDIs still ranked the lowest when compared with other types of capital inflows recorded by the country. Findings by New Telegraph showed that within the...

Electricity Consumers In FCT Allege Increase In Tariff Without Consultation

30.03.2026

Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have alleged increase in tariff without consultation. The consumers who reside in Kubwa and Lugbe spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja yesterday. They said that they observed that the units given to them on purchase of credit for their prepaid – meters had...

CAPPA Urges FG To Increase Tobacco Control Budget

30.03.2026

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to significantly increase budgetary allocation for tobacco control. CAPPA’s Executive Director, Akinbode Oluwafemi, made the call in a statement signed by Robert Egbe, Media and Communications Officer, CAPPA, yesterday in Abuja. Oluwafemi said Nigeria’s current budgetary allocation remained grossly...

Major Infrastructure Hit Across Gulf Countries, Israeli Industrial Site On Fire

30.03.2026

There appears to be no deescalation in sight as the Middle East crisis enters its fifth week with major infrastructure hit across the Gulf region, including an industrial site in Israel and Yemen’s Houthis vowing to continue attacks on Israel. This is as the Israeli military confirmed a soldier has died in southern Lebanon, with...

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