…down its ruling on the bail application instituted by a 78-year-old freight agent, Akinlawon Isaac Alani, charged with alleged cocaine trafficking. It would be recalled that the 78-year-old freight agent had been arraigned by the National Drug […] The post Court to rule on bail bid by 78-year-old accused of cocaine tra…

…If he believes Tinubu is legally unqualified, he should make his case under Nigerian law,” Ngoforo said. He urged Nigerians to reject political strategies that could expose the country’s electoral process to what he described as undue external influence. Ngoforo also called on voters to support Tinubu based on what he…

…banditry are already in the public domain, citing hate speech, breach of the rule of law and the late delivery of court judgments, which often result in the loss of millions of Naira in taxpayers’ money. In the statement, Okechukwu noted that while one frowns at the killings and prays for the repose of the souls of tho…

…Nigerians. He said, “What he is saying is outright deception of Nigerians.” The former lawmaker noted that Atiku had, throughout his political history and campaigns, supported the removal of subsidy. “As someone who has always subscribed to Bretton Woods Institutions neoliberal economic policies, someone who believes i…

…homes. The EDL Vice-President 1 and Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Mr Kolawole Ajumobi, in his welcome address, thanked members of the committee, branch executives and diaspora members for their sacrifices and donations despite economic challenges. In his goodwill message, the Chairman of Efon Local Govern…

…all, foreign nationals, including Nigerians, Ghanaians and others, do not respect the laws of the country. They stay in South Africa illegally, and concerns have also been raised about the risks associated with undocumented foreign nationals. I do not think any country in the world would allow anybody to live within it…

…legality of the two-year tenure provided under the amended Ebonyi State Local Government Law, arguing that it was inconsistent with constitutional provisions and the Supreme Court’s pronouncements. He maintained that any election conducted under a law that was inconsistent with the Constitution could not cure the alleg…

…the Kano throne. However, the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf repealed the law establishing the five emirates in 2024 and reinstated the Kano Emirate under Sanusi, who returned to the throne as the 16th Emir of Kano. The move did not completely end the dispute, as Bayero retained the backing of some politic…

…by a chieftain of the party, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye. The ex-Osun State House of Assembly lawmaker urged party members to desist from attributing the electoral setback to a particular party leader in the state. He argued that elections were rarely determined by the activities of a single individual, but stressed that ca…

…of Information request dated 22 August 2026 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said, “greater transparency in political financing is essential to ensuring that the 2027 elections are conducted on a level playing field and that citizens are able to make free and informed political c…

…Revenue Service, NRS, formally known as FIRS. Is there no conflict in this? As a lawyer, by the grace of God, on Monday, I’m going to court. We have to test that.” Melaye argued that Adedeji, as a public servant, was expected to comply with the Public Service Rules. “If that is not conflict of interest, I don’t know wh…

…key stakeholders in the electoral process, including Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, lawyers and regional groups, among others, cautioned political parties, candidates and their supporters against hate speech, ethnic profiling and violence, urging them to make the 2027 contest a battle of ideas focused on the econom…

…relationship between Nigeria and Canada, founded on democratic principles, the rule of law and good governance. He commended Canada’s continued support for electoral governance, civic education, institutional strengthening and gender inclusion in Nigeria. Amupitan identified five areas of strategic priority for collabo…

…is fairness, we will collaborate. Where there is injustice, we will resist, peacefully, lawfully, and powerfully.” Olabiyi further argued that workers who had spent several years performing permanent functions should not continue to be classified as temporary staff. He said, “A job that someone has been doing for over…

…Protect your sources. Protect legitimate investigative methods. Redact whatever American law genuinely requires you to redact. But do not stretch those protections until they become a bulletproof vest for Tinubu,” he said. Atiku described his position as a democratic appeal rather than an attempt to interfere in Nigeri…

…in what we’re doing. They are certainly interested in local government,” he said. The lawmaker expressed confidence in an APC victory, while urging candidates in the election to focus on serving the people. Ebonyi LG election: APC candidate for Ohaozara, Umahi’s son casts vote

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…as military deputy to the publisher, a move interpreted by many, including Democratic lawmakers, as eroding the publication’s independence. AFP

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…Area Court in Mararaba Gurku, Nasarawa State, seeking an order compelling his sister-in-law to allow his wife to return to him. Adamu, a resident of Aso, Mararaba Gurku in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, filed the application against Aisha Mohammed, his wife, and Fatima Mohammed, […] The post My sister-in…

…Also: Governor Adeleke’s victory: Nigerians must replicate Osun experience in 2027 — Lawyers, activists Obi, who said Nigeria can work and must work, unveiled his agenda in critical sectors and listed five critical questions that should inform the choice of voters in the election. “Are Nigerians better off than they we…

…significant pressure in the coming days to find an off-ramp,” added Majerus, a trade lawyer with King & Spalding. Christopher Padilla, another former US official who is now with Brunswick Group, told AFP there has been “a lot of hope among businesses on both sides” for a deal to “turn the page on what has been a very d…

…the government remained bound by Zambia’s Constitution and international human rights law to protect the rights to life, liberty and a fair hearing. AI urged the authorities to allow detainees access to lawyers, their families and medical care, and to stop arbitrary arrests of opposition members and the crackdown on pe…

…in the state. Speaking with our correspondent on condition of anonymity, a former APC lawmaker in the state disclosed that the party expended a minimum of N400,000 on security and electoral officers in each unit. He broke down the figure, explaining that the electoral officials were given N300,000, while the security t…

Former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal visited Defence Minister Christopher Musa to raise alarm over attacks in Kebbe LGA and Kaya communityThe delegation pressed for increased security presence and more operational resources after suspected Lakurawa militants attacked communitiesMinister Musa assured the delegation of …