…“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…
…in New York on Thursday in an apparent protest against Chinese rule over Tibet. Law enforcement responded to a 911 call at around 6:30 p.m. and observed a 52-year-old male with severe burns across his body, a New York City Police Department spokesperson told Cable Network News. The man was taken to hospital and later p…
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected members of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity, all identified as students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, following a coordinated operation that thwarted an alleged planned attack within the university community. Th…
…years because of my papers. "After exhausting all my options, including hiring lawyers and sending emails to Home Affairs, I had to leave because I didn't have a life in South Africa. I couldn't live like a normal person because I had no access to anything. There has been nothing but silence from Home Affairs. I was fo…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned members of the public to disregard fraudulent offers purportedly advertising forfeited vehicles for sale at cheap prices. The agency, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the scam was being perpetrated by…
…on Friday by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki said his lawyers had advised him to approach the Court of Appeal because the issue of jurisdiction was fundamental to the case. According to the statement, Saraki has directed his legal team to immediately file an appeal before the adjourne…
…hosted a widely criticized Ultimate Fighting Championship cage fight on the White House lawn during which one fighter shouted the false claim that former first lady Michelle Obama "is a man." - 'Great holiday' - As the United States marks two-and-a-half centuries of triumphs and tragedies, slavery and freedom, civil wa…
…country. “Not until we, as Nigerians, come together and agree to face this challenge - law enforcement agencies playing their role, citizens doing their part, and the judiciary too doing its part - it is only then that we will be able to put this problem behind us. We can do it. Nigeria can do it, and we will do it and…
…were violated by the emergence of the current ADC leadership. He further held that the lawmaker did not exhaust the party's internal dispute resolution mechanism before approaching the court. The judge equally resolved the issues raised in the substantive suit in favour of the defendants. On the legality of the emergen…
…its Chairman, Olugbenga Araoyinbo, and Public Relations Officer, Tayo Abidakun. The ex-lawmakers praised Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. "We express our profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bo…