University Officials Pressed Over Alleged Antisemitism

Four university officials faced questioning on Tuesday over allegations of antisemitism and the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campuses. The hearing titled, “Training Activists, Not Physicians: The impact of DEI on Medical Schools,” probed into alleged antisemitism found on the campuses stretching back to 2023, according to the Committee of Education and…

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NANS VP backs Senate directive, calls for peaceful rally over detained Anambra student leaders

NANS VP backs Senate directive, calls for peaceful rally over detained Anambra student leaders

The National Vice President, External Affairs, Comrade Sadiq Zango, has declared total solidarity with the directive of the Senate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) over the continued detention of student leaders in Anambra State and joined calls for a peaceful mobilisation in Awka, the state capital on Monday, July 20. In a…

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Court rejects bid to force INEC to recognise Turaki-led PDP leadership ahead of 2027 elections

Court rejects bid to force INEC to recognise Turaki-led PDP leadership ahead of 2027 elections

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led interim leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dealing a setback to the faction led by the party’s Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara. In a judgment delivered on…

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Court Jails Native Doctor Six Years For Fraudulent Spiritual Practices

Court Jails Native Doctor Six Years For Fraudulent Spiritual Practices

A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced popular native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, widely known as Onyeze Jesus, to six years’ imprisonment over fraudulent spiritual practices. The court also imposed a fine of ₦20 million on the controversial spiritualist, who was subsequently remanded at the Awka Correctional Centre to begin serving…

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