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Earlier this year, I had a deep conversation with Chris, an electrician, after three weeks of tracking him to come and fix some electrical faults in my apartment. He alleged that throughout December 2024 he hadn’t had time for himself as he was handling one or two building projects. He alluded that the work was lucrative, but no one was willing to learn the trade as that would have afforded him the opportunity to accept more pending contracts. The story of Chris is one out of many, as no young person is interested in learning any vocational works or the…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has officially endorsed Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, expressing confidence in his ability to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In addition to Obi’s candidacy, the party has also thrown its support behind Governor Alex Otti for re-election in Abia State and reaffirmed its backing for Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour as its gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made the announcement in a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, noting that Obi remains a preferred…

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, has dismissed three officers from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over their involvement in conspiracy, abduction, and extortion of innocent civilians. The dismissed officers, identified as Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi, Corporal James Daniel, and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka, have also been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for prosecution alongside their civilian accomplices. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, and made available to ABN TV, the officers were found guilty of serious misconduct following an orderly room trial. Their dismissal…

Studying Law requires dedication, strategy, and discipline. Understand the Basics First Master the foundational courses (Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, and Torts). Then wrap them up with indepth understanding of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory. It shapes your understanding of other legal subjects. Don’t just memorize—understand legal principles and how they apply in real cases. Develop Strong Reading Habits Law requires heavy reading. Develop the habit of reading textbooks, case law, and statutes daily. Use a reading timetable to cover all your courses. Read Cases, Not Just Summaries Reading case summaries is helpful, but you must also read full judgments…

Labour Party (LP) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has stated that while he remains a member of the party, he does not recognize Julius Abure’s leadership. Okonkwo made this clarification on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, where he reiterated his stance on the ongoing leadership crisis within the party. “As it is now, I have already left if Abure is the Chairman”, Okonkwo declared, distancing himself from Abure’s leadership. In July 2024, the Nollywood actor-turned-politician announced his departure from the LP and also severed ties with the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. However, during the interview, Okonkwo…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has declared that the state is now effectively a one-party state, claiming that opposition parties no longer have a visible presence. Uzodinma made this assertion on Friday while receiving the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and other party leaders who visited the state for the commissioning of newly completed roads. “The opposition is nowhere to be found. Imo is now a one-party state”, the governor stated, expressing confidence in the dominance of the APC in the region. The governor’s remarks come amid continued political realignments in the state, with many…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit and substandard pharmaceutical and food products valued at 4.7 billion in the South-South region. The destruction exercise took place on Friday at the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) site, near Port Harcourt International Airport. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the South-South Zonal Coordinator, Chukwuma Oligbu, emphasized that the agency remains committed to safeguarding Nigerians from the dangers of fake and falsified products. “The destruction of these harmful products is not just routine; it is a firm statement of our unwavering resolve to protect…

President Bola Tinubu has urged African leaders to abandon their longstanding reliance on external strategies, emphasizing that the continent urgently requires leaders who treat policy as a precise instrument for transformation rather than a mere slogan. Expressing concern over what he termed “the crisis of our era,” Tinubu criticized African leaders for not only adhering to foreign frameworks but also failing to break free from a mindset of dependency and governance driven by social media trends. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Dr. Kayode Fayemi commemorative symposium and the launch of the Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement—centered…

President Bola Tinubu has urged African leaders to break free from their dependence on foreign strategies, emphasizing that the continent needs bold, visionary leaders who use policy as a surgical tool rather than a mere slogan. Speaking at the Dr. Kayode Fayemi Commemorative Symposium in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, criticized what he called the “tragedy of our time”- a continued reliance on foreign blueprints and a failure to move beyond client-state mentalities and hashtag governance. Tinubu stressed that Africa cannot afford to lag behind in an era of rapid technological advancement, warning that while other…

A 33,000-litre tanker carrying diesel overturned on Friday morning along the Onitsha-Awka-Enugu Expressway, near the Army Gate in Onitsha, Anambra State. The accident, which occurred around 7:05 AM, happened as the driver attempted to divert into a filling station along the expressway. Reports indicate that the driver lost control, causing the tanker to spill some of its contents before emergency responders arrived. The accident blocked the Awka-bound lane, forcing authorities to divert vehicles to the Onitsha-bound lane, leading to heavy traffic congestion in the area. Firefighters from the Anambra State Fire Service quickly arrived at the scene and sprayed chemical…