…while there are seven other members. There is no basis for anyone to claim sole authority on behalf of the council," Odulaja added. The Afobaje secretary acknowledged that Olisa heads the Ilamuren Council, but emphasised that the body is distinct from the Afobaje Council, which is legally empowered to select a new Awuj…

…its Code of Conduct, which stated that Kanu, as leader of the group, has the exclusive authority to appoint and dissolve the DOS. In a statement he personally signed, which was made available to journalists on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Kanu – who is serving a life sentence in Sokoto prison following his conviction on terr…

…company, Parts Central Limited, has been mandated by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to provide strategic oversight and implementation support for a comprehensive clean-up initiative designed to restore the nation's waterways and enhance their economic […]

…unconstitutional. Justice Nyako in her judgment ruled that the commission exceeded its authority when it deregistered the NYCN and subsequently set up an interim caretaker arrangement for the council. The presiding judge has, consequently, nullified the deregistration of the NYCN and ordered the restoration of the stat…

…and selfishness toward righteousness, integrity, charity, and obedience to lawful authority. He urged Muslims to use the new Islamic year as an opportunity for self-reflection, spiritual renewal, and rededication to the worship of Allah and service to humanity. "As we step into 1448 AH, we must renew our faith, purify…

…fails to honour summons. “The respondents possess the constitutional and statutory authority necessary to initiate and issue such warrant and to ensure compliance with lawful summons. It is in the public interest and in furtherance of the rule of law that the respondents be compelled to discharge their constitutional d…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has expressed concern over the growing dangers posed by the rainy season, disclosing that 353 victims were rescued from road crashes and other emergencies across the state between January and May 2026. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the…

…Mr Kehinde Ogunsola, a Medical Officer of Health with the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), told the court that the defendants committed the offences at different locations within the capital. Ogunsola said the defendants were caught dumping waste on public roads between 6:15am and 8:05 am at Isale-Igbein…

…cannot attain sustainable development under a system that concentrates excessive authority and resources at the centre," he said. He added that the future of Nigeria depends on empowering states to identify and maximise their comparative advantages, stressing that development requires vision, discipline, and institutio…

…is not a weak government, but an unchecked government. Power that answers to no one. Authority that cannot be questioned." Saraki stressed that the separation of powers was deliberate: "They built friction into the system. It was on purpose. It was not a mistake. That friction is not dysfunction. That friction guarante…

…Why then should any judge substitute his opinion for that of the constitutional authority?" Appeal Court saved judicial integrity Rather than celebrating the stay of execution as merely a political victory, Nwanyanwu described it as a defence of judicial hierarchy. "We still have men of integrity in the judiciary. The…

…life was "nasty, brutish, and short" - surrendered their absolute freedom to a central authority in exchange for the protection of their remaining rights and security. Other explanations include the Force theory, which attributes the emergence of states to military conquest and domination; the Divine theory, which trac…

…separate units: (I) The Colony and Protectorate of Lagos which consisted of the areas of authority of the present Western State and Lagos State Governments, excluding Egba Division. (2) The Protectorate of Southern Nigeria which comprised roughly the areas of authority of the present three Eastern States, and of the Mi…

…the problems besetting the sector, I signed the Electricity Act, which grants states authority to generate, transmit, and distribute power. The Presidential Power Sector Task Force is working hard to reduce the metering deficit. It has also been authorised to raise a N4 trillion bond to settle verified legacy debts. Th…

…“In our firm assessment, Governor AbdulRazaq has lost the moral and political authority to determine the future of the APC in Kwara State. His popularity has declined markedly, and there is widespread apprehension among party members and stakeholders that any candidate associated with his endorsement may be seriously d…

…something, say something," he said. The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state generates about 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, warning that indiscriminate dumping must be brought under control. He appealed for stronger cooperation from transport operators, s…

…responsible would be held accountable. "I have been reasonably assured by the police authority, right up to the level of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, that serious steps are being taken to investigate the matter and ensure that whoever is culpable is brought to book," he said. He emphasised the need to preser…

…health, is collaborating with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Department of Geology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, to determine the root cause of the incident. "Twice now, we have recorded cases of pollution in this school and some neighboring schools. "What is inter…

…to do with politics or the election. “I have been reasonably assured by the police authority, right up to the level of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, that serious steps are being taken to investigate the matter and ensure that whoever is culpable is brought to book. “We don’t want anything of the sort to lead…

…something, say something," he said. The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state generates about 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, warning that indiscriminate dumping must stop. "We need your support. Lagos is our home and we must keep it clean. Waste should b…

…of Environment and Health, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and experts from Olabisi Onabanjo University to investigate possible geological causes, including suspected fault lines. "Preliminary findings suggest there may be geological factors involved, possibly fault lines…

…of operations across the world. Emma Powerful added that DOS derives its existence, authority, and legitimacy from the constitutional authority of the Supreme Leader and the IPOB Code of Conduct and not a sovereign body, no co-equal authority or a self-perpetuating institution. He said: "An administrative structure cre…

…may be receiving backing from powerful individuals in government and other positions of authority. Tsiga made this statement at a press conference in Kaduna while speaking about late Major-General Rabe Abubakar, rtd, who died in bandits’ captivity in Katsina State. Tsiga, who was also kidnapped earlier this year from h…

…stalled without any clear explanation from the relevant authorities. "I have it on good authority that the disbursement of students' upkeep allowances has been on hold for the past two months, with no clear explanation or accountability from the relevant authorities," he stated. The student leader described the situati…

…the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Shippers' Council. The growing cooperation between both countries has also extended beyond aviation. Following President Bola Tinubu's meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali, Nige…