The review panel for the NBA-SBL Innovation Hub Challenge has shortlisted 10 applications for the second stage of the challenge which will take place as a session at the Business Law Conference scheduled for July 14 and 15, 2021. The 10 shortlisted applications were selected from a pool of about 40 applications across a wide…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been informed that Chilean National Drug Agency (ANAMED) has recalled a chemotherapy medication, Brexil injectable solution (20mg/0.5ml), manufactured by an Italian Pharmaceutical Company, Actavis […]
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has urged the Federal High Court, Abuja, to make an order dismissing the seizure and sealing of his property by Governor Hope Uzodimma’s government. Mr Okorocha also asked Justice Ahmed Mohammed to restrain the defendants from investigating him or implementing the recommendations of panels set up to probe his tenure…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted Omoyele Sowore’s application to file a notice of appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which confined the pro-democracy activist to Abuja. A three-member panel of the court headed by Moore Adumei gave Sowore, an activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, the nod to…
The British government has said Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu was not arrested in the UK. On Tuesday night, the British high commission in Nigeria, through its spokesman Dean Hurlock stated that Mr Kanu was not caught in the UK though they could confirm his arrest. “We are aware of reports that Nnamdi Kanu has…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has sacked his chief of staff and 17 commissioners. He announced the sacking of the political appointees on Tuesday. The governor constituted the cabinet on August 14, 2019. The chief press secretary to the governor, Taiwo Adisa, made this known in a statement on Tuesday night in Ibadan. Mr Adisa…
Excerpts from the exclusive interview with Annual Business Luncheon Chairman, Benjamin Obidegwu 1. How are preparations for the forthcoming Luncheon? Preparations are at full steam, and we are raring to go. It is the second virtual Annual Business Luncheon we have organised. Last year’s Luncheon was the first ever virtually organised one, and with that…
Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of fugitive leader of the indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu in the custody of the department of State services (DSS). The remand order was sequel to an application by federal government lawyer, Shuaibu labaran. Kanu was…
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been apprehended by the federal government, News Agency of Nigeria reports. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami announced this on Tuesday in Abuja, according to NAN. Mr Kanu, who left the country mysteriously after Nigerian soldiers attacked his country…
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been jailed. He was sentenced by a South African court to 15 months’ imprisonment. Mr Zuma’s reign as president was marred by corruption scandals. He had refused to appear before the court citing witch-hunting and distrust in the judicial system. His conviction was announced on Tuesday. “To Mr…