The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere‑Ekun, has ordered lawyers and court officials to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court.
The National Executive Council of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) has condemned the Kwara State Government’s threat to enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against striking law officers, warning that the dispute could escalate into nationwide industrial action if not resolved through dialogue.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s stance against paying ransom or negotiating with bandits and terrorists, insisting that criminal groups will not dictate government policy.
The Niger State Police Command has dismantled a major forgery ring, arresting a 42‑year‑old suspect accused of producing fake National Identity Numbers (NIN) and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for over 1,000 people.
The Delta State Government has unveiled a comprehensive support package for 86 indigenes repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks. Each affected family will receive ₦2 million and monthly stipends until the end of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s first tenure.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced the release of James Adio, the immediate past Students’ Union Government President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), days after he was remanded by a Magistrate Court in Ekiti State.
The spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has faulted the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, for failing to attend the Peace Accord meeting ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The Cross River State Government has approved the rollout of an artificial intelligence-driven surveillance project aimed at strengthening security, emergency response, and climate resilience across the state.
Suspected bandits have abducted Catholic seminarian Kelvin Ochai after invading the residence of the Catholic Bishop of Otukpo Diocese in Benue State.
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the reinstatement of Dr. Surajo Abdullahi Shinkafi as the substantive Rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara.
The family of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he will not leave the Sokoto Custodial Centre unless directed by a court order.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will, on Saturday, make available for public inspection the personal particulars of all presidential and National Assembly candidates contesting in the 2027 general elections.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to Saudi Arabia to collaborate with Nigeria in reforming the Almajiri education system and addressing the challenge of millions of out-of-school children.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has emphasized that the responsibility for credible polls rests with the Nigerian people, not solely with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has announced a final extension for the submission of textbooks and instructional materials under the 2026 Phase I assessment, reassessment, and ranking exercise.