No fewer than 80 motorcycles were on Monday impounded in Umuahia and Aba by various law enforcement agencies in the state. This followed the ban placed on commercial motorcycle operations in Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia metropolises by the Abia State Government. The state government had on Saturday explained that the ban o…

…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…

…remain prime minister during an orderly transition, after months of pressure from party lawmakers and collapsing domestic authority following poor local and regional election results. Veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is widely expected to succeed him after returning to Par…

…has been restored in the area, while security personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order. He urged residents to remain peaceful, cooperate with security agencies, and refrain from taking the law into their own hands, stressing the need to report grievances to the appropriate authorities. A source familiar w…

…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…

…commitment to their safety and wellbeing, urging them to remain calm and continue their lawful activities. According to the statement, the government will continue to engage relevant security authorities to ensure that security operations within the state are conducted in a manner that respects due process and preserve…

The lawmaker warned that the continued absence of visible consequences for the perpetrators is rapidly eroding public confidence and emboldening those who believe violence can be deployed as a political tool. He therefore called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to rise above any perception…

The Senate is expected to give accelerated consideration to the proposed State Police Bill on Tuesday as lawmakers convene an

…the act of committing an offence" contrary to Section 196 of the Kebbi State Penal Code Law, 2021. She had earlier pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to the prosecution, the defendant allegedly caused the death of seven-year-old Zulaihat Sale and three-year-old Mufida Sale on March 18, 2026, after administerin…

…the case on grounds of alleged bias. In a statement signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: "We are concerned about the escalating crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, association and media freedom, and the flagrant disregard for the rule of law by Nige…

The judges' lawyer informed the court that a joint preliminary objection and a joint statement of defence had been filed in response to the suit.

…denies the allegations. Queiroz also said a late decision would be made on goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who was forced off through injury in the win over Panama. AFP

The candidate, Wole Oluyede, said the declared outcome of the election "does not, in our considered view, reflect the true will and democratic aspirations of the people of Ekiti State."

…to exploit the vulnerability, which requires physical access to the target phone. The flaw and related exploit affect iPhones that have Apple-made chips A12 and A13, which were released in 2018 and 2019, and are included in older iPhones such as the XS, XR and up to the iPhone 11. The release of usbliter8 is significan…

…to victims and affected families. It urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding, while calling on communities to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information to aid ongoing investigations. The statement warned against reprisal attacks, stressing that justice would be pursued through…

…disputes, internal conflicts and prolonged litigation within some host communities. The lawmaker warned that the committee would intensify its oversight from July 2026, adding that it would compel trust administrators to explain how funds were being expended. He insisted that the National Assembly would deploy all avai…

…2021, the Adamawa State Police Command arrested a 16-year-old boy, Sunza Samuel, for unlawfully carrying a pistol and other firearms. In March this year, tension rose in Borno State following the circulation of a viral video showing 18 underage children in military-style uniforms celebrating in an isolated forest. At t…

…the aegis of the Center for Reform and Public Advocacy, CFRPA, through a consortium of lawyers, led by Mr. Kalu Agu. It specifically sought INEC's clarification on the authenticity or otherwise of the Chicago State University's certificate President Tinubu included with his form. Among others, the group alleged that wh…

…in these criminal activities will be prosecuted and made to face the full weight of the law," the statement added. The union also referenced resolutions reached at a recent security summit in Delta State, which emphasised the strengthening of local vigilante structures as a strategy for maintaining peace and economic s…

…that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may regain their freedom any time soon as security operatives intensify rescue efforts. In fact, troops have blocked all possible escape routes to the National Park where…

…plight of thousands of retirees who were denied the benefit despite that there was no law abolishing it. Ajaero spoke on the sidelines of the just concluded 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, where he also raised concerns over the welfare of pensioners and the challenges facing…

…any meaning to Justice Lifu, shockingly, a former lecturer of Public and International Law, University of Ibadan. For me, what was more distressing was that despite the uproar, Justice Lifu seemed oblivious of the damage he had done to the body polity, the judiciary and his thirty five years post-call to bar history. T…

…by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, also lauded law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order. He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, "to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship…

…not invite it, did not consent to it, and may already have planned their land for other lawful uses. If the Federal Government is serious about these so-called legally gazetted grazing reserves, then it must publish their locations, ownership status, size, current use, and legal basis immediately. State governments, co…

…South-East economy. Expectedly, his remarks generated debate. An article published in Law and Society Magazine on June 4 under the title, "Beyond the GDP Numbers: Why Soludo's '8 Percent' Remark Misses the Point," is one of the critiques. In it, the commentator Prof. Anthony Ejiofor argued that the South-East's importa…