Jigawa Get More Sharia Court
A total of seven new Sharia courts were built in the Jigawa State in 2012, the Jigawa State government has disclosed. Making the disclosure on Thursday, the state government said…
Political rights, Civil Liberties in decline under Jonathan – Freedom House
Nigeria’s democratic deficit grew wider in 2012 as nervous leadership under President Goodluck Jonathan moved to weaken the elements of democratic governance that pose the most serious threats to repressive…
Again, Court Dismisses Izunaso’s Senatorial Seat Suit
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday ruled that it is a sacrilege and taboo to reopen the suit on the People’s Democratic Party’s 2011 primaries in Imo…
Clown-in-Charge at the Douglas House
In August 2011, while assessing Gov. Rochas Okorocha administration’s first 100 days in office, I wrote a widely published article titled “Rescue Mission for Rochas” in which I stated that…
Akande as Ex-convict: PDP Wallowing in Blatant Mischief – ACN
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is either engaging in blatant mischief or wallowing in crass ignorance by branding its Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande an ex-convict just because he was merely…
Kenyamo Gives Police Ultimatum on Lawan Prosecution
Human rights lawyer, Festus Kenyamo has urged the Nigeria Police to prosecute Honourable Farouk Lawan, a member of the Federal House of representatives over allegations of demanding and collecting a…
Pep Guardiola Named Bayern Munich Coach
Former Barcelona FC coach, Josep Guardiola has been appointed the coach of Bayern Munich Fc of Germany, beginning from the 2013/2014 season. Guardiola departed Camp Nou in 2012 after winning…
NHRC Wants Investigation of Alleged Rape Incidents
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Chief of Army Staff and the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital territory (FCT) to investigate allegations of abduction…
Reps Set to Probe $1.5bn NNPC Loan
The Federal House of Representatives on Wednesday directed its joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Petroleum (Upstream), Justice and Loans and Debts to investigate the $1.5bn loan obtained by the management…
Judge’s Absence Stalls Arraignment of Gov. Lamido’s Son
The eagerly anticipated arraignment of Aminu Lamido, son of Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, before a Federal High Court sitting in Kano, Kano State was stalled on Wednesday following the…