The legal battle over the dismissal of former Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Deputy Director, Yisa Usman, has moved to the Court of Appeal in Abuja. JAMB was formally served on September 1 with court papers challenging the June 2, 2026 judgment of the National Industrial Court, which ruled against Usman in his suit over the dismissal. Usman filed an application for leave to appeal on August 27. His proposed Notice of Appeal contains eight grounds challenging different aspects of the judgment delivered by Justice O.A. Obaseki-Osaghae. The appeal places fair hearing and due process at the centre of the…
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Senator Adenigba Francis Fadahunsi has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election for a second term in office. Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, described Adeleke’s victory as a renewed mandate from the people of the state. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday, the senator said the governor’s re-election reflected the confidence and electoral support of the people. He urged Adeleke to build on the achievements of his first term and deliver more dividends of democracy to the people, particularly residents of Osun East Senatorial District. Fadahunsi also prayed for wisdom, strength and grace for Adeleke…
On Thursday, the Naira strengthened to N1,315 against the US dollar in the official segment of the foreign exchange (FX) market, marking one of its most significant recoveries in recent years. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) reveals a gain of 0.84% from the N1,326 per dollar rate recorded on September 2. According to the latest figures, which align with reporting from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the current exchange rate of N1,315.67 per dollar indicates the return of the Naira to the N1,300 threshold, previously last seen in April 2024. This recent appreciation signifies the currency’s…
In a landmark move for Nigeria’s financial landscape, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has greenlighted the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Expected to be one of the largest transactions in Nigerian capital market history, the IPO is set to open in just 10 to 12 days. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, shared the news during a recent investor meeting in Botswana. SEC Director Abdulkadir Abbas confirmed the approval via an official letter sent to Vetiva Advisory Services Limited, the Lead Issuing House for the offering. The IPO will feature 4.1 billion…
Alarmed by the growing number of children staying out of school in Niger State, the Kontagora Emirate has unveiled a five-year blueprint to reverse the trend and improve access to education. The initiative, Mu Koma Makaranta, is targeting children who have been left outside the formal education system. The blueprint covers the period 2026 to 2031 and was developed after consultations involving traditional rulers, government officials, education stakeholders, parents, youths, community leaders and development partners. The programme is anchored on the theme, “Bringing Children Back, Helping Them Learn, Keeping Them in School, and Building Communities that Value Education.” The initiative…
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been honoured in London for his contributions to public service and humanitarian development. Tunji-Ojo received the Nigeria Universal Keystone Sport Awards (NUKSA) Humanitarian Contribution Award (Service to Nigeria) at a ceremony held at the prestigious Ham Polo Club in Richmond, London. The recognition brought together an array of Nigerian and British dignitaries, business leaders, sports personalities and members of the Nigerian diaspora to celebrate individuals making notable contributions to Nigeria. The award was presented by Henry Ojo, Chief Executive Officer of The Rehab Borough, who said the honour was in recognition of Tunji-Ojo’s…
By Lamara Garba Agricultural transformation rarely begins with a seed. It begins with an idea, an invitation, or the decision to place ordinary people in extraordinary rooms. That is what the Women Farmers Advancement Network, WOFAN, did this week in Kigali. As policymakers, investors, researchers and development leaders gathered for the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum under the theme, “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience,” WOFAN brought a substantial delegation of the very people those conversations are meant to serve: rural women, young people and grassroots practitioners. In a continent where smallholder farmers still produce…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has terminated security officer Daniel Stephen for granting unauthorized access to Aichatou Asabe el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai. Reports indicate that Stephen was captured on CCTV assisting Aichatou Asabe el-Rufai in entering the commission’s premises against approved visitor procedures. The incident took place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, while Stephen was part of the ICPC’s internal security team. Nasir el-Rufai is currently on trial for alleged money laundering and misappropriation of public property and has been in ICPC custody since February 19 after his release by…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the decision of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Judicial Division, granting convicted terrorism offender Kabiru Umar, popularly known as Kabiru Sokoto, additional time to challenge his 2013 conviction and life sentence. HURIWA said the development raises serious questions about Nigeria’s commitment to justice for victims of terrorism, particularly those killed and injured in the 2011 bombing of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger State. The organisation, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, on Friday, said it recognises Sokoto’s constitutional right to pursue available judicial…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated the Department of State Services (DSS) to provide comprehensive security measures for all presidential candidates and their running mates in preparation for the upcoming 2027 general elections. In line with this directive, the DSS is expected to collaborate with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and state governments to coordinate security deployments while monitoring potential threats during and immediately following the elections. Issued on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, this directive includes prominent candidates such as Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and his running mate Rotimi Amaechi,…