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Don Advocates Special Unit to Address Divergence in Judicial Pronouncements

Abuja: A university don, Prof. Paul Angya, has recommended the establishment of a Judicial Precedent Monitoring and Harmonisation Unit (JPMHU) among other judicial reforms to address divergent court decisions in the country. Angya, of Birmingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, made the recommendation at a one-day dialogue on judicial reforms on Tuesday in Abuja. The dialogue […]

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Tinubu Confers National Honour on Bill Gates for Philanthropic Efforts in Nigeria

Lagos: President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Lagos, praised Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill Gates Foundation, for inspiring leaders worldwide by consistently lifting the poor and underprivileged. The President, who conferred the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Gates, noted the renowned […]

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Human Right Group Lauds Nigerian Military for Significant Security Gains

Abuja: A human rights organization has praised the Nigerian military for its outstanding progress in enhancing national security, particularly in combating terrorism and banditry. The group, in a statement released by its Secretary General, Tijjani Lawal, expressed their support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election in 2027, attributing recent security successes to his administration’s strategic […]

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Lagos Opens Application for N150m Agrithon Competition

Lagos: The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has officially launched the application portal for the Lagos Agrithon 2025, targeting the youth demographic within the state. The state’s commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, announced this development during a news conference in Lagos. According to News Agency […]

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Lagos State Intensifies Efforts Towards Universal Health Coverage

Lagos: In line with the global commitment toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Nigeria is striving to ensure equitable access to high-quality and affordable health care for all citizens. However, progress has been slow, highlighted by high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, poor health insurance penetration, and low national and subnational health budgets. According to News Agency of […]