…the Federal Government had begun taking corrective measures, including revising budget laws to formally capture such expenditures while calling for timely implementation reports and greater fiscal transparency.

By Gabriel Ewepu The Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to …

…to sustain the desilting of drainage channels while enforcing environmental sanitation laws against indiscriminate waste disposal. Officials of the state government said efforts to reduce flooding remain ongoing through routine clearing of drainage systems and sustained public sensitisation. They stressed that resident…

…require updating as our understanding of these technologies deepens. That is normal; laws must evolve with society and technology. Looking ahead, I see tremendous growth. I see greater awareness among citizens, stronger compliance among organisations, and increased trust in the digital economy. I see privacy becoming p…

…where necessary, had been initiated against the offenders in line with extant laws and procedures. The spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bode Ojajuni, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to intensify enforcement of the directive across the state. He said coordinated…

…culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other extant laws. The Army remain professional and does not condone indiscipline. “On the Allegations of Rape, now Circulating on Social Media, the Commandant has taken note of rape allegations recently attributed to the Vice Chancellor of Osun St…

…disclosing identities without their informed consent or in contravention of applicable laws," the statement said. UNIOSUN reiterated that the welfare and safety of its students remain its top priority, adding that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, would continue to support students who report har…

…in a divorce suit said she got married to Moses in 2013 under the Idoma Tradition Laws and later had a church wedding at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Ugbokolo in Okpokwu LGA but the marriage has broken down irretrievably. She stated that their marriage is blessed with three children. "During our courtship and early…

…they were capable of by holding European champions Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to draws in Group H to reach the knockout stages in their first World Cup appearance. The Blue Sharks coach Bubista said the meeting with Messi and the world champions would be “the game of our lives” and it showed in a spirited display…

…include intelligence gathering, community policing, enforcement of anti-open grazing laws where applicable, and dialogue mechanisms aimed at resolving conflicts between farmers and herders. The government must also address the humanitarian impact of these attacks. Families who have lost loved ones, suffered injuries, o…

…future legislation. The bill does note, in the Second Schedule amendments, that state laws may prescribe standards higher than the national floor but cannot go below it, a clause the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu later described publicly as a "guardrail" against a race to the bottom. The Non-Interference Rule and Its Ex…

…of law will take time and come together to look at this area and come up with laws that will help us in the area of AI,” the EFCC Chairman pleaded. Meanwhile, in his keynote address at the event, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, tasked the EFCC and other relate…

…leadership complied with the provisions of its constitution and applicable electoral laws. The party has also argued that disputes arising from the selection of its officers are matters of internal party administration, which the courts have repeatedly held to be outside judicial intervention except in circumstances sp…

…and violating environmental regulations." He added that the state's environmental laws provide sanctions for actions that undermine public infrastructure and environmental sustainability, stressing that enforcement would continue without fear or favour. Wahab reiterated the government's commitment to protecting critica…

…sector, protect depositors, and ensure that licensed institutions comply with current laws and regulatory requirements," the apex bank said. It added that it remains committed to promoting "a safe, sound and resilient financial system" and would continue to take appropriate supervisory and regulatory actions whenever n…

…president's assets are held in a trust managed by his son, Donald Trump Jr. But its bylaws stipulate that the entity can be dissolved at any time, which means the billionaire could regain control of it as soon as his second term ends. AFP

…appropriate sanctions against individuals and businesses found violating waste disposal laws. He expressed optimism that with prompt intervention by the government and the cooperation of residents, Ikole-Ekiti could achieve a cleaner environment and significantly reduce the threat of flooding.

…blast into the forest. The response is immediate. One hundred and forty hardened outlaws emerge from the woods and kneel before him. The king watches in astonishment. Here is a man outside the law commanding a loyalty that rivals the crown itself. Unable to conceal his amazement, the king murmurs: "What a remarkable si…

Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had threatened to file a N5 billion lawsuit against Mr Okonkwo.

…restricted areas, describing the trend as dangerous and a violation of urban planning laws. "Some buildings are under the national grid, some are on waterways. There is a lot of encroachment, and this is not acceptable," he stated. Dr Sani said the enforcement drive, tagged "Operation Show Your Documents", is aimed at…

…emphasising that offenders could face legal consequences in accordance with existing laws. Ajanaku also highlighted the government's strong partnership with both state-owned and private media organisations in promoting government programmes and policies. He called on residents to continue supporting the Aiyedatiwa admi…

…against him. Authorities must stop weaponizing criminal defamation and cybercrime laws to target and attack journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and activists and stop detaining and imprisoning them solely for doing their jobs. "We are concerned that journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and activists…

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…of ransom, provision of two Hilux vehicles, and the implementation of Sharia-related laws. Among those whose release was demanded are Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara'a or Abbas Mukhtar, and his deputy, Abubakar Abba, alias Isah Adam or Mahmud Al-Nigeri, both identified as senior members of Jama'atu Ansarul Muslime…

…in future elections. The NBA further recommended stricter enforcement of electoral laws, improved protection of ballot secrecy, and continued efforts by political parties and election officials to uphold the integrity of the electoral process. While commending the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful participation…