By Lami Victor, Kaduna Three men accused of orchestrating the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States have reached a plea deal, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al-Hawsawi have been held at the …
Read More »Court Restricts August 1 Protest to Ilorin Metropolitan Square
By Taiwo Niyi A Kwara State Court has issued an order limiting the August 1 protest in Kwara State to the Metropolitan Square in Ilorin, the state capital. The decision was made following an ex-parte order granted on July 31, 2024, in response to concerns raised by the state’s Attorney …
Read More »Stakeholders Advocate Dialogue Over Nationwide Protests Amid Rising Tension
By Chuks Peter, Delta As tensions escalate across Nigeria, stakeholders from the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are urging a shift from planned nationwide protests to constructive dialogue and negotiations. The Concerned Delta Youths, a civil society group, made this appeal during a press briefing on Wednesday …
Read More »COREN Proposes Mandatory Pre-NYSC Residency for Engineering Graduates
By Funmi Ojo The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has proposed the implementation of a mandatory residency programme for engineering graduates before they participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This initiative aims to enhance the quality of engineering practices in Nigeria and improve graduates’ …
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