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64 *The prosecution makes a request on behalf of the lawyer and closes the case. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday threatened to detain politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore, lead lawyer for Marshall Abubakar, on contempt charges for disrespecting the court. After speaking out in court, the judge ordered Sowore’s lawyers to “come out and kneel” in open court. However, other lawyers quickly persuaded the judge to forgive their erring colleague. Sowore is being charged by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly calling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” and making false…

…we are ready to implement tax reform – Oyedele President Bola Tinubu on Monday commended Taiwo Oyedele for accepting to serve the country at a critical time and called on him to do more to implement ongoing fiscal policy reforms. Speaking at Oyedele’s swearing-in ceremony as the new Finance Minister, the President said: “You have rewritten the entire tax policy of this country which is outdated, outdated and fundamentally contrary to all progressive thinkers. You are just a very dedicated and determined person.” The president said it didn’t take long for Mr. Oyedele to decide where he fit and “where…

Nigeria’s health system continues to struggle, with poor financial management being a major culprit. Misallocation of resources, opaque budgeting and lack of accountability have crippled the sector and left millions without access to quality care, according to a new report. The report, titled “Financial Management and Health,” recently launched in Lagos by the Simon Health Initiative, calls on governments to prioritize transparency and accountability in the budget process to achieve positive health outcomes. Citing examples from Western countries, the report noted that effective monitoring practices improve efficiency and ensure that resources reach targeted beneficiaries. The report says health reform should…

John Sikram of KadunaThe management of Kaduna University of Technology has reacted to a viral video circulating on social media in which some female students complained about the “extreme and unfair” enforcement of the school’s dress code.In a statement released yesterday, the university said the clothing worn by the affected students in the video appeared to be “moderate and appropriate.”The statement, signed by the Deputy Registrar of Information and Protocol, Mr Godwin Aigba, said the management had commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident in order to identify deficiencies in the enforcement of the policy.“The management of…

Since the war began, U.S. and Israeli forces have targeted multiple locations in the country, but the hardest-hit city was Tehran, a bustling, densely populated metropolis of 10 million people. As of Thursday, Israeli and American airstrikes had killed more than 1,200 people, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. In addition to heavy damage to Tehran’s historic and cultural sites, including the ornate Golestan Palace, residents say the targeting of oil facilities has added a surreal element to life in the capital, with thick smoke in the air and black rain leaving a slimy residue on cars. Before the war,…

Nigeria’s 2027 election campaign has already begun. But not in the way most people expect. While political parties prepare to go to the polls, a quieter battle is underway inside the data pipelines, recommendation algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) tools that shape what Nigerian voters see, read and believe online. Experts say this tension may be as important as anything that happens at the polling place. This was the central warning at the Open Data and AI Day 2026 hosted by civic technology organization BudgIT and its innovation hub CivicHive in Lagos on Wednesday, March 11. With presidential elections scheduled…

The initiative, known as the Intelligent Observatory Program, is being implemented through a collaboration between the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartley Center and the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO), a leading facility for optical and infrared astronomy. The UK-South Africa partnership is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way observatories operate, enabling telescopes to become smarter and more automated. The initiative, known as the Intelligent Observatory Program, is being implemented through a collaboration between the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Hartley Center and the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO), a leading facility for optical and…

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. ECWA churches express concern over deteriorating security situation Hameed Shittu of Ilorin About five suspected robbers reportedly invaded Afun village in Ifelodun Local Government Area of ​​Kwara State and abducted a mother and her two children. The incident is believed to have happened on Wednesday night, when people in the town were said to be getting ready for bed. This comes as churches of the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Kwara State have expressed deep concern over reported cases of insecurity, particularly in Kwara South Senatorial District. It turned out that the kidnapped woman happened to be…

Our women deserve so much more than what they are getting. It’s time to review trends Women and girls make up about 49.3 percent of Nigeria’s population. They farm their farms, run their markets, raise their children, and are responsible for their futures. What they deserve, therefore, what this country owes them is the ordinary dignity of equal citizenship. At this moment when each and every citizen is required to contribute to the peace and prosperity of our country, we cannot continue to have one hand tied behind the nation. The cost of excluding women and girls is not paid…