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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to a justice sector that will deliver timely outcomes to Nigerians. He stated this at the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System, ECMS, by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja where he also inaugurated the renovated staff clinic, sports centre, creche and staff canteen. The ECMS is a digital platform that enables the ministry to create, process, approve, store and retrieve official documents electronically. At the launch were the Head of the Civil Service of the…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made firearm and a stolen motorcycle during an operation in Nasarawa town. The suspects, identified as Isaac Audu and Jamilu Yusuf, were arrested by operatives of the Nasarawa Division over allegations of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. A statement released on Sunday by the State’s Spokesperson reveals that preliminary investigations showed that the duo, armed with a locally fabricated gun, allegedly attacked a resident in the Foundation Area, behind the Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Nasarawa, in the early hours of Saturday, December 20, 2025. During…
Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim has once responded to the criticisms he received for dropping Kobbie Mainoo on the bench. The manager has been heavily criticised by pundits and fans of the Red Devils who believe the player should be playing regularly. However, the Portuguese had most recently made it clear that there was no way his captain, Bruno Fernandes, would be dropped from the XI for the 20-year-old since both of them play the same position. It was during the time of Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford that the 20-year-old academy graduate became a first team player. During…
The National Vice Chairman (South-East) of the All Progressives Congress, Ijeoma Arodiogbu, and a former spokesman to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, have faulted the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria over its claim that Nigeria is drifting toward one-party dominance. PUNCH Online reports that BOSAN had on Monday warned that Nigeria’s federal system was under serious threat due to the dominance of a single political party, stressing that the judiciary must remain strong where opposition is weak. The warning comes as the ruling party currently controls at least 26 of the 36 states in the federation. Opposition parties…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State have urged state and national leaders of the party to rally all members behind its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 8, 2026, election. Oyebamiji, the party’s flagbearer, emerged through a consensus process, with all other aspirants reportedly stepping down in his favour. However, concerns have emerged that some party members dissatisfied with the outcome of the governorship primary may no longer be fully committed to the party’s campaign as political activities intensify towards the poll. Rising from a meeting, the APC Leaders’ Forum…
Former Nigeria defender Godfrey Oboabona has said that the Super Eagles must play the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without fear, as the team begin their quest for a fourth title in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Oboabona urged the team to approach the tournament with confidence, unity, and a strong winning mentality to improve on their runners-up finish at the previous edition. “The Super Eagles must believe in themselves and approach every match without fear,” Oboabona said in an interview with Footy-Africa. “A strong winning mentality within the group is essential. Sometimes you have to dream first and truly…
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 110, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about mall Santas and malleable software and phone bans, wondering how I barely know any of the songs in DJ Earworm’s annual mashup, waiting patiently for Ugmonk’s Layflat notebooks to go back on sale, finally setting up my Switch 2 Camera for some holiday gaming, trying desperately to not come in last place in my fantasy football league,…
After a successful regular season, Bob Chesney is ready to lead the James Madison University football team in its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. The No. 12 Dukes visit No. 7 Oregon on Saturday, December 20, in the first-round matchup, with a chance to earn a spot in the quarterfinal round of the 12-team bracket. Chesney has been at the helm at JMU since 2023, but it was announced on December 6 that Chesney will be coaching at UCLA next season. Despite the move, he’ll finish this year on the sidelines with the Dukes, leading JMU through the postseason. Related:…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a comprehensive timetable for its 2025/2026 nationwide ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, setting the stage for the party’s National Convention scheduled for March 2026. The detailed schedule, signed by the APC National Secretary, Surajudeen Basiru, underscores strict adherence to Articles 11 and 17 of the party’s constitution, which govern membership, congresses and internal democracy. The timetable outlines a phased, bottom-up process that begins with membership registration and culminates in the election of national party officers at the convention. The document signals the formal commencement of preparations for the convention, widely regarded…
The Taraba State Judicial Service Commission, TSJC, has approved the promotion of 535 staff. Apart from the promotions, the commission confirmed several senior appointments, and demoted two officers over disciplinary issues. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Jalingo by the Secretary to the Commission, Hajia Talatu Abubakar, following the commission’s 125th meeting chaired by the Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya. The statement added that the commission unanimously adopted the report of its Promotion Sub-Committee and approved the promotion of 535 staff across various cadres in the Taraba State Judiciary. On disciplinary matters, the commission…
