…challenge the outcome of the APC's senatorial primary in his district, insisting that he lawfully won the exercise. Arise said his decision to institute legal action immediately after the primary was informed by his understanding of the timelines stipulated by the Electoral Act, adding that he was not surprised when hi…
…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…
…disburse, or administer public funds. She has neither location nor voice in the law. What this means is that when Mrs Tinubu ventures outside the private quarters of Aso Rock and speaks about funds she has "provided," she must choose the words that follow very carefully. When she described her family as being "rich," t…
…for the generous honour you accorded me on the occasion of my induction as the 7th LAWMNA Territorial Chairman. Your thoughtful full-page congratulatory publication was not only a pleasant surprise but also a profound demonstration of your love, confidence, and goodwill towards my person and the church. I received that…
…Speaking after the event, Marketing Manager at Nigerian Distilleries Limited, Gbemileke Lawal, said the partnership reflects the brand's commitment to creating premium consumer experiences that merge music, lifestyle and hospitality. "TRACE Live continues to provide an environment where music, entertainment and social…
…vaccine-preventable diseases despite the availability of free vaccines. DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE writes When 20-month-old Batula stopped walking, her family believed something supernatural was happening. The little girl from Nigeria's conflict-ravaged North-East had become so weak she could barely move. Painful boils appe…
…of preparedness, the safeguards already in place, and the willingness to comply with the law. If an organisation has complied with eight out of ten requirements, we may ask it to complete the remaining two and continue improving its systems. Our objective is compliance. That is the most important thing. The Meta case d…
…a faceless individual, lacking legitimacy, credibility and standing in public life. The lawyers maintained that the interview was subsequently circulated across television stations and multiple digital platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp, thereby exposing their client to…
…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…
…“There was no illegal or quiet recruitment. Everything was done in accordance with the law and due process. Anyone who wants to verify the approvals is free to come to the Council,” he said.
…confidence across the port industry," Akutah stated. According to him, once signed into law, the legislation will establish an independent port economic regulator with powers to regulate tariffs, service standards, competition and commercial conduct, a move he said would improve transparency and boost investor confiden…
…federal level. The former vice president also alleged that about ₦800 billion had been unlawfully deducted from statutory allocations due to state governments, claiming the funds were diverted without constitutional or legislative approval. According to him, the combined value of the alleged off-budget expenditures and…
…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…
…and other violent crimes across the State." He also called on residents to support law enforcement efforts through information sharing. This is as he urged them "to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information that will assist the Police in preventing crime and ensuring the safety and securit…
…there with their armed policemen to stop government officials from carrying out their lawful assignments of opening up their channel back to the lagoon. But thankfully, we were able to overcome that. "Within 72 hours, we have seen a remarkable improvement in the discharging point of the downstream to salvage what is ha…
…institutions to conduct an independent investigation into the matter in line with the law. “The Nigerian people deserve the truth, and they deserve it without delay,” the statement added.
…a hotel fire five days before Adeniyi's own arrest on October 27, 2025. But human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, challenged the Presidency, saying it lacked the constitutional authority to exonerate any party in the matter and calling for the ICPC to independently investigate both Gbajabiamila and Adeniyi. Falana also…
…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…
…minute but scuffed his shot wide. Early in first-half stoppage time Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi produced a superb save from Johan Mojica’s downward header. The half-time numbers made grim reading for Ghana — not a single shot on target and less than half of Colombia’s 319 completed passes — but they were still i…
…Maria, 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…
…friends and close associates. The confession also underscores the challenges facing law enforcement agencies as trafficking syndicates increasingly rely on trusted relationships and carefully coordinated movements to avoid detection.
…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…
…begin policing unless two things have happened: the State House of Assembly has passed a law establishing it, and it has been certified as meeting "national minimum standards in the manner prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly." This certification requirement inserts a federal quality-control mechanism at the v…
…who reacted and demanded an immediate investigation into the scandal are human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Civil rights group Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and others. They also wan…
…Do you know who owns the NDC? The man pulling the strings behind this thing is a former lawmaker who is a key member of the APC and enjoys access to the State House, Aso Villa. "The close supporters of the NDC are the PDP-APC people. So we will see what will happen. It's only a matter of time." The source added that th…