Mohammed Uwais, former CJN, dies at 88

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Mohammed Uwais has died at the age of 88. The  former CJN died in the early hours of Friday, according to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo. Born in Zaria, Kaduna state, Uwais served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Embrace  spirit of giving exhibited by  Prophet Ibrahim, Sani  urges wealthy individuals

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, called on muslims to embrace the spirit of giving as  exhibited by Prophet Ibrahim during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations Speaking in an interview with journalists after offering prayers marking Eid-el-Kabir with other muslim faithfuls at the Sultan Bello prayer ground on Friday, in Kaduna, he called on  wealthy individuals to…

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Eno, Akwa Ibom governor dumps PDD, joins APC

Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor had, on  April 29, 2025, hinted at a possible defection ahead of the 2027 general election describing the PDP as  “a faulty aircraft” Speaking on Friday in Uyo, the state…

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Benue killings: Catholic bishops call for declaration of emergency rule

The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the persistent killings by criminal herdsmen in Benue state. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, president-general of CBCN, Bishop Leonard Kawas, called on  Presidemmnt Bola Tinubu to declare emergency rule in Benue to address the killings. Kawas also condemned the alleged threat on the Catholic…

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Abuja ground rent enforcement: A necessary step towards sustainable development

By Shu’aibu Usman Leman The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the steadfast leadership of the  Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, recently embarked on a rigorous campaign to tackle substantial ground rent arrears in the nation’s capital. This bold initiative targets  4,794 properties with outstanding rents for over 43 years. Amongst these are prominent places  such…

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